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My Favorite Free Mindmapping and Flowchart Collaboration Software

Sue Altmeyer
October 08, 2008 12:14

Professor Janice Aitken told me about using mind maps or flowcharts as a research log. Flowcharts can contain more words, so maybe they are better for a research log. Mind maps have plenty of ...Professor Janice Aitken told me about using mind maps or flowcharts as a research log. Flowcharts can...

Take A Web Tour of Faculty Services

Amy Burchfield
October 08, 2008 12:09

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Bailout Documents

Jessica Mathewson
October 06, 2008 23:52

As you know, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 , was passed by both the House and Senate last week. USA.gov has gathered some documents pertaining to the legislation, ... As you know, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, was passed by both the House and Senate...

Social Indexing on HeinOnline, or "Tagging Goes Scholarly"

Jan Novak
October 06, 2008 18:41

HeinOnline announces a new feature that helps researchers assess the relative importance or influence of law review articles. Results from a subject search in the database will ...HeinOnline announces a new feature that helps researchers assess the relative importance or influence of law...

It's October, and Time for the Supremes!

Jan Novak
October 06, 2008 12:32

The new term starts today! (And you thought it started in August). It’s the U.S. Supreme Court’s term we are talking about, kicking off today with a federal preemption case ...The new term starts today! (And you thought it started in August). It’s the U.S. Supreme Court’s term we are talking ...

New Treaty Bans Use of Cluster Munitions

Amy Burchfield
October 03, 2008 18:45

A recently adopted treaty, the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) bans the use, development, stockpiling, retention or trading of cluster munitions. Cluster munitions are weapons used to ...A recently adopted treaty, the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) bans the use, development,...

MP3's of Your Assigned Class Readings. Audio Case Files is Here.

Kevin Garewal
October 02, 2008 19:44

Audio Case Files and Courtroom Connect AudioCaseFiles offers audio opinions of more than 1,000 cases. Download MP3s of your assigned cases and listen on the go. Cases are ...Audio Case Files and Courtroom Connect AudioCaseFiles offers audio opinions of more than 1,000 cases....

Government Bailout History

Sue Altmeyer
October 02, 2008 15:35

Courtesy of Schuyler Cook, take a look at Pro Publica's History of U.S. Government Bailouts. The post contains a visual diagram showing the size of the proposed bailouts compared to other ...Courtesy of Schuyler Cook, take a look at Pro Publica's History of U.S. Government Bailouts.The post...

Friedman & Gilbert Criminal Justice Forum: Jonathan Turley, Thurs. Oct 2, 5 p.m.

Marie Rehmar
October 01, 2008 17:04

The Body Count Culture: Evaluating the Bush Administration’s Record of Terrorism Prosecution is the topic for Prof. Jonathan Turley ‘s Forum presentation on Thurs., Oct. 2 ... The Body Count Culture: Evaluating the Bush Administration’s Record of Terrorism Prosecution is the topic for Prof. ...

Finding Study Aids in the Library

Sue Altmeyer
October 01, 2008 14:07

The library has a vast collection of study aids, both books and CDs. Ways to find study aids: 1. RESEARCH GUIDES: Refer to the library's research guides on various course topics (civil ...The library has a vast collection of study aids, both books and CDs. Ways to find study aids:1. RESEARCH...