Law on the Web is ideal for anyone who wants to access legal Internet resources quickly and efficiently without becoming an IT expert. The emphasis throughout is on the location of high quality law Internet resources for learning, teaching and research, from among the billions of publicly accessible Web pages. The book is structured so that it is useful for both beginners and intermediate-level users, and is suitable for students of law as well as practitioners. Key features: How to make the most of search engines and subject directories Extensive illustrations of how to construct standard and advanced search queries for highly efficient research Detailed annotations of a substantial volume of law-related Web resources How to locate mailing lists in subjects that interest you Information on safeguarding your data, computer viruses, personal privacy, installing and uninstalling software, and browser configuration Useful, concise and clearly written glossaryDr Stuart Stein is a Visiting Fellow at the University of the West of England.
By:
Stuart Stein
Imprint: Prentice-Hall
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 156mm,
Width: 235mm,
Spine: 11mm
Weight: 584g
ISBN: 9780130605719
ISBN 10: 0130605719
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 12 February 2003
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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College/higher education
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Undergraduate
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A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Contents Preface About the author Acknowledgements Part I: WEB RESOURCES 1 Introductory glossary 2 Web addresses: what’s in a URL 3 Evaluating and referencing Internet resources 3.1 Evaluation: introduction 3.2 Evaluation criteria 3.3 Referencing Internet materials 3.4 Resource type referencing Part II: LOCATING INTERNET RESOURCES 4 Indexing the Internet: subject directories, gateways, and search engines 4.1 Subject directories and gateways 4.2 Search engines and indexing 4.3 Search engine automated indexing of the Web 4.4 Main search engine types 5 Search engines: standard searches 5.1 Search engine strategy 5.2 Preparing your browser 5.3 Basic searches with Altavista 5.4 Some terminology 5.5 Basic searches Google 5.6 Summary remarks on basic searching 6 Search engines: advanced searches 6.1 Logical operators 6.2 Parentheses 6.3 Google advanced search 7 Mailing lists 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Locating lists 7.3 Basic mailing list command settings Part III: LAW INTERNET RESOURCES 8 Introduction to law Internet resources 9 Law subject directory 9.1 Associations/institutes 9.2 Case law/legislation 9.3 Courses/departments/education 9.4 Courts and tribunals 9.5 Directories 9.6 Legal research 9.7 Legal systems 9.8 Mailing lists 9.9 Miscellaneous 9.10 Positions 9.11 Practitioners 9.12 Professional conduct 9.13 Publications 9.14 Reference materials 9.15 Research and funding 9.16 Subject areas 9.17 Subject directories and gateways 9.18 Technology 9.19 Treaties and international agreements 9.20 UK Government, legal bodies, legislation, and organisations Part IV: SUNDRY MATTERS 10 Compiling Web pages: the essentials 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Tools 10.3 HTML or Hypertext Markup Language 10.4 Page layout 10.5 Tables 10.6 Margins 10.7 Page background 10.8 Page length 10.9 Page authorship/dating 10.10 Navigation and hyperlinks 10.11 Marketing your pages 10.12 Basic considerations of Web page/Web site design 10.13 Online sources of information on Web page compilation and design Notes 11 Miscellaneous computing matters 11.1 Keyboard shortcuts 11.2 Viruses 11.3 Frames, bookmarking, and URLs 11.4 Clearing your tracks: your PC and personal privacy 11.5 Downloading, installing and uninstalling software 11.6 Creating a Folder 11.7 Web references: computers and Internet Note 12 Browser features and customisation 12.1 Home page 12.2 Links toolbar buttons 12.3 Adding the Google toolbar to IE 12.4 Saving files with the browser 12.5 Bookmarks/Favorites 12.6 Saving Bookmarks and Favorites Glossary Index
Reviews for Law on the Web:: A Guide for Students and Practitioners
'The material is laid out in a logical and well-explained manner, with excellent use of explanatory pictures. This enables even the most basic user of the internet to become efficient in a relatively short period of time...the relatively inexperienced user will find this text a god-send.' Academic reviewer, Hull University, August 2003.
