CRJ 8040 - Legal Research Methods CJ

Institution:

Pennsylvania Western University

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

This course will focus on legal research methods for criminal justice practitioners. Special emphasis will be placed on evaluating legal research sources, primary and secondary sources, and legal writing. Students will practice research techniques that are designed to ensure timeliness and relevancy to a particular subject within a specific jurisdiction. Finally, students will learn about contemporary and scientific trends surrounding judicial use of empirical academic research.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pennwest.edu/

Phone Number:

(724) 938-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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