It is a myth that you cannot enhance your research skills subconsciously. There are five-proven ways which we have discovered and let’s be honest; it is not easy to trick our brains.
Without any further delay we will be disclosing those five factors which will help you find hidden skills within you.
Organisation
Just sit back and think how will you function if you already had everything in place? I can feel the peace around you. Having an organised approach towards research or work will help your mind develop various possible perspectives. As a researcher, understanding what to do next and when to do it automatically resolves many conflicting thoughts which you might encounter. It increases your productivity and most importantly you know when a task will be completed. This will give you a much needed sense of accomplishment.
Taking advantage of library resources and social networks
We cannot thank internet enough for all the information which is just a click away. With increasing number of e-books available, it is also important for us to absorb available information. Social networking sites are seen as one of the most sought after sources for information collection. A lot of productive forums are there for discussion on various topics of your interest.
Although we are not underestimating the power of a book at any point of time. We can still sit in library and read about the topics. The best part is that we feel more aware after reading books. There is always an inherent urge to read more and more and more, which indeed helps you escalate you knowledge curve.
Curiosity
The discoveries ever made are a result of a curious human mind. The more we anticipate about a topic, more likely we are to know more about it in depth. We might end up investigating for hours on a topic because it sounds fascinating and mightdevelop an urge to discover the possibilities within it. It is very rightly pointed out that learning will always take place if you are curious, rest of the time you are just reading.
Persistence
The time may look to have taken harder turns for you but will it always be the same?
Well, NO.
The belief of developing research skills will lead your way throughout. All you have to do is be persistent. The firm belief will yield you reward points. There will be times when you will not be able to research because your mind believes that there is no substantive content for the same. This is absolutely not the truth, there may be content which is not sufficient but not enough material on the topic is not a possibility we are looking for.
Patience
Being consistent and patient is the key to success.
As we know Rome was not built in a day; same goes for our skills. We cannot develop any skill in a day. We have to be consistent and should be actively practising the skill which we want to master. It will take some time, maybe more than you expected but you will certainly own these research skills one fine day. Learning is a life-long process and the undeniable fact is that you can develop skills by incorporating a few practises in your daily lives to witness change.
We hope that these five tips will surely help you to develop your research skills within stipulated period of time.
You have written the research paper and you are ready to send it to others, but wait. Have you formatted it? Does it look presentable? If no then to know more about what makes your research paper presentable is just a click AWAY.
We all have heard that the way you depict your workleaves an impression of you and same goes with your research papers. You must have done a fabulous job while researching and jotting down all the pointers, etc but if the formatting is not even at an acceptable standard issued, chances are that your research paper will be rejected.
Here, we wish to highlight some of the universally accepted guidelines which you can at least incorporate and edit based on publication guidelines later.
On the first page of your research paper ensure that you present the title, along with your name, institutional affiliations, and contact information. This will increase your authenticity and anyone who has referred to your research has a scope of contacting you in future.
Always include an abstract in your research paper. This is a preview of your entire research and helps the reader to get an idea about your research. There are some points you must keep in mind while writing an abstract.
State your subject, the main findings and conclusion comprehensively,
Avoid using citations in the abstract,
Avoid using acronyms and abbreviations in the abstract,
Include the keywords so that the researcher can locate your study.
Your introduction is like the first impression of your research, ensure that the reader finds it comprehensive, concise and on point. It should be able to include relevant information like past developments of the topic, new developments and scope of the future developments. It should also communicate the reason and purpose of your research question and what research gaps you intend to fill with your research. You can propose possible solutions implemented and new ones, if you have any. Ensure that your research flows from broad to narrow.
It is also advisable to include the below mentioned headings in your research paper in order to give clarity to the reader, but it is optional.
Research Question: This directly establishes the list of answers the reader is more likely to find out after reading the research paper.
Hypothesis: This indicates the possibilities of your research questions and out of all the possibilities which one can be concluded.
Objectives: This defines the purpose of your research paper. The topics you want to cover, keywords you wish to find, the relations you wish to establish, etc.
Include the body of your research by doing relevant chapterization. This will be more of sub topics to your research topics. Here you can do detailed analysis, include findings; include relevant case studies, suggestions, etc to make your research more comprehensive.
Conclusion should be included in every research paper. In this section, try to highlight how the research fits in the field of study, and identify areas for future research. Defining the scope of future research will help the future researcher to conduct the research on the same lines. Try to keep it short and on point but also ensure that it conveys the stark difference you tried to point through your research.
Ensure that you have used the abbreviations only after mentioning the full forms and the figures used are well labelled along with the sources. Follow the citation format strictly.
These are some of the formatting tips we highly recommend you to include because most of the publications follow the same. If there are any changes expected you don’t have to sit with your document all over again. Whereas, you can also include your personal practises which will make your research papers more presentable.
Do you have a research submission scheduled anytime soon but you have not started yet?
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‘Notification: Submission due in 48 hours. Please adhere to the deadline.’
We all have been there. Student life is all about meeting deadlines, and we understand that very well.
We are here once again, to tell you that even if you were not available, procrastinated like most of us, lacked motivation or consistency, whatever your reason is; you will meet your deadline.
Read further to discover five steps which will help you write a research paper in 48 hours!
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Step-1: Choose a research topic and decide a schedule
If you do not have a research topic, then find one at the earliest. Most of the research papers have a theme so it will not be a hectic task for you. Moving on, set a schedule for 48 hours which should include when you will eat, when you will work, what are the things off your schedule for next 48 hours, etc., and most importantly when you will sleep.
Why is it even important?
This will let you have a tentative plan which will let you meet your deadline.
Step-2: Do the research
Keeping in mind that you have only specific topics to know about will make you feel more disciplined. Now, you know your topic and sub-topics or aspects you wish to incorporate in your research paper follow it with a keyword search activity. Read relevant articles, books and journals to understand the extent of the topic and develop a thought process which will create a base for your research. Follow the links available online while you are reading and you will receive many leads.
Step-3: Form a hypothesis or a research question
Every research has a question to answer; find yours. After reading available leads online during research you must have read many views, theories, problems, etc., which helped you form an inclination. Your research question must answer the issue or research gap you found while researching and what value will it add to the readers. You can form a hypothesis after determining the answers to all the questions you wish to answer through this research paper.
Step-4: Create an Outline
Once you have completed the above mentioned steps, life becomes easier for you while writing a research paper. Create an outline of your research paper, like number the chapters, write sub headings, include statistics and graphs you wish to refer, write the number of paragraphs, etc., This will give you a preview of your research paper and here is when you can modify your writing flow, if needed.
Step-5: Write and Edit
The most important yet highly taken for granted is this step. After having an outline, you will have a flowchart for your research paper and you will be able to list down all the important pointers without fail. By now, you must have already written the research paper and only submission is left what you think but you are missing another crucial step, i.e., editing. If your research paper is well drafted but it does not look presentable, you are surely going to lose marks. Make sure you have incorporated all the guidelines like, font, font size, alignment, line-spacing, etc., which will make all your efforts look worth full marks.
Now, your research paper is ready for submission!
We hope that these five-steps helped you in writing a research paper proficiently.
Check your clock; 48 hours are not completed yet.
‘Google it!’
I am sure we have heard this ample number of times and our dependency on Google is not hidden under any circumstances. While doing research for our research papers we are expecting to enter a keyword and all the information appears on our screens, but this isn’t the truth.
Doing a literature search is the most important stage of any research process. One step to go about this is to use Google Scholar instead of Google. However, simply doing the same type of research on Google Scholar will not give efficient results. It is important to know the keywords to use to get the optimal results. Keywords are the major concepts and terms that you use to conduct research.
Make a note of what you would like to learn as part of your research. Begin by generating general information and understanding of your topic. Then break it into sub-topics. Look for subtitles or key terms that correspond to your research. After that, create a list of keywords of key phrases to find information on each sub-topic
Once keywords are determined and are typed in the search engine, Google Scholar assist by showing related queries
When used on a regular basis, Google remembers key terms and suggests keywords during future searches.
Try using the advanced search option to search for a particular author or a time period.
Try different keywords and new combinations of them. Remember, it will take several revisions of the search keyword before finding the desired publication on top of your search results.
You can also set up email alerts for specific keywords on Google Scholar.
The bottom of the search result page shows related search keywords. Try to use these if you cannot find what you are looking for.
Effective keywords start with the title.
One way to refine the keyword search is to use Boolean operators. These help to combine keywords find variations and expand or limit the search results.
Use ‘and’ or ‘+’ to include both keywords
Use ‘or’ to find synonyms
Use ‘not’ or ‘-‘ to search for the first word without the second
Run your list of keywords through ‘Google Trends’. Google Trends is a free service that puts keywords into context by mapping where the terms were used. If you are trying to write on a current topic, and your graph for a particular keyword is flat or diminishing, don’t use that keyword.
We hope that you have learnt how to successfully use Google for your benefit when it comes to doing a research.
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We humans have used writing to communicate the best of our opinions. Each one of us has a different writing style as per the need of the topic or our personal inclination. As a researcher, it is very important to understand appropriate writing style which suits us.
For instance, blogging is personable, friendly and opinionated and on the other hand White papers are long because they describe a problem and provide a solution. You must choose the purpose of your research writing so that you can choose a better writing style which is in accordance with your topic.
Next we move on to the process of Ideation. It is the creative process of finding a subject, a title and angle to write about. It will usually begin with analytics and you will be responsible for ensuring that the interests of audience are intact in your research paper. For this, you can perform a keyword oriented research which will help you find the terms which are searched the most and then you can draft a catchy title.
For every researcher the content holds paramount importance and delivering quality content should be of main interest. The content must be original in its existence. You can only develop the original perspective by reading multiple articles and blogs. This will help you add a different perspective to the existing content.
What a discussion cannot do is still not discovered but what it can do is not unknown. Try to initiate a discussion with other people around you. This will help you to develop more ideas and add new variations to your research. As a researcher you must ensure that you have analyzed the possible inherent ideas and biases of your audience. By this, you can also know about contrary beliefs of your audience. For this, you can interview individuals to show stark difference in beliefs which are adopted and question the existing beliefs.
Based on all of the above views you can also create a relatable story. This will not only keep the readers hooked but also will help you communicate the concept in the best way. A lot of people can relate to stories better than facts.
Once you have collected the requisite information for your content ensure that you have initial exposure which determines whether the entire content will be read or not. It’s a way of putting your content together in the most convincing manner so that you feed on the curiosity of the reader to deliver value.
The tone of your content also matters a lot. If it’s aggressive, chances are that the reader will be hesitant towards your thoughts and will have no interest in adopting them. A friendly and convincing tone will always keep your readers engaged. Always read your content multiple times to eliminate the errors.
The content which reaches multiple people can be marketed well but this also comes with an active social media presence. You can easily market your content by your followers where they actively share your content with other readers.
Marketing your content is not about gaining reach but creating a valuable social presence. This will be a positive contribution from your end to existing reader base.
We hope that you have actively understood the essentials and would implement them for better reach.
Every researcher has to ensure a few steps before and after a research paper.
But, have you heard about it?
Maybe yes, maybe no!
But nothing is holding us back from putting this for you.
Pre-Research Writing Rituals
Who says that preparing your desk before beginning to write cannot do wonders? It is important for you to gather your research and study your facts properly before writing.
Try writing longhand in the horizontal position; this will help you maintain a long writing spree.
Take a walk or bike ride without a destination in mind; this will help your brain to foster creativity.
You can also listen to inspirational movie soundtracks preferably without words so that your brain functions in synergy with your thoughts.
You must know when you can write at a time of day that suits your productivity. Use this time in the most effective manner.
Try the exhilaration and pain-saving exercise of writing while standing because your body will need some changes in the posture due to being in a same position for a longer period of time.
Humans are bound to either accept the challenges or deny them. Set a timer and challenge yourself to write a first draft. This doesn’t give you time to go back and edit your sentences, and thus silences your inner critic
Always remember that the first draft is not the final draft. You can modify it later based on your need.
Fix your start or finish date. This is necessary because your mind will have a deadline and then it will devise working structure accordingly.
Pick a writing ritual that inspires you as it boosts confidence and improves motivation for better writing.
You can maintain a ‘writing log’ to record the number of words written each day. As you will see the numbers are increasing that will motivate you to write more and finish the task instantly.
Setting a minimum and maximum target for each day will help you attain small goals of completion.
Use Power Hour, in this work for 25 minutes and take a break for 5 minutes. This will give your brain a constructive gap which will induce creativity and productive writing style.
· Unplug: no texting, no email, no Facebook, no Instagram. Trust us, this helps. Once you avoid all the distractions to complete the task, you are more likely to complete it at the earliest.
Start with writing an outline. This will give a brief idea of how the research paper will turn out.
Try to set 20 minutes a day just for brainstorming because you will have specific topics to complete and writing it in the most creative way will make your research paper reader friendly.
Pushing yourself physically prepares you to work hard mentally because a healthy body will foster a healthy brain which will help you reach your end goal.
You should embrace the struggle and do the hard work because this research paper will be a representation of your skills.
Post-Research Writing Rituals
You should finish well in advance of the submission deadline and spend time polishing the draft.
You should read through the full draft to take in the bigger picture of what you have written-
Consider if there’s anything you want to change while you were reading the draft.
Find if there’s something that needs to be developed more because there are developments happening every day.
You should try to identify and fill the gaps in the research, if you find any. This will ensure that you are providing value to your readers.
Do a spell check and grammar check to see that the content is reader-friendly and the idea is communicated well.
We hope that you have now understood the pre and post writing rituals which will yield the best results for you. As it sounds self- paced and progressive, this will give you all an opportunity to embrace your writing style.
Wondering what will make your research paper original? Or what will make your research more authoritative? Or you are confused between maintaining the balance?
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We all have thought about this at least once, what makes our content looks more authentic?
Why to deny, as students originality of our content holds primacy over anything else. While writing research papers, we usually borrow ideas from already existing source of information and frame them accordingly.
Will this be an original content for your research paper?
Follow the below mentioned steps and find it out yourself.
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Step-1: Use a hypothesis or research question and keep in mind the purpose of the study
Step 2: Do not try and summarize what is already known in a new manner
Step 5: Interpret your results and discuss possible implications
Step-1: Use a hypothesis or research question and keep in mind the purpose of the study
You have the topic, you read all the existing literature, etc., but if you do not know the purpose of writing the research paper you will have a tough time writing one. Having a research question to answer through your research paper is the best value you can add to your reader’s existing knowledge. The purpose of the research can be motivated by various reasons, like a cause, curiosity, knowledge dissemination, etc., all you have to do is find one for yourself.
Step 2: Do not try and summarize what is already known in a new manner
As you have read so many things online and there will be so many things you found attractive but do not try to steal the credits by presenting it in a new manner. Give due credits whenever required. If you have concluded something on your own then you are good to go, if you have not then give the credits. Do not try to convert active to passive voice and vis-à-vis. There is no short cut when it comes to originality.
Step 3: Address an old problem in a new way using methodological or theoretical implications on existing body of knowledge
When you have determined the purpose and question, it is possible that it is already exists. You can devise the methodology through which you address it in a new manner and provide solutions in accordance with it. You can do analysis of the existing literature, methods and show pitfalls and new approach towards the solution. This will depict your originality of approach towards the existing problem. Always try to contribute through your ideas.
Step 4: Use observations, experiments, or new approaches to solve existing problems.
This is usually done when a researcher conducts a primary research. There can be a question you wish to answer but various tangible factors like age, lifestyle, preferences, etc., of the respondents might differ from time to time. If your data is secondary, do not worry we still have something for you. You can use existing observations and experiments; then use a new approach which is devised by you to solve the problem. Statistics always show the development of the research topic and adds to your authenticity.
Step 5: Interpret your results and discuss possible implications
Once you have collected substantial amount of data for your research, try interpreting the results; by this you can showcase the difference to your readers. It is also advisable that you share implications of your research as well. Many researchers do not do this, which shows that they do not have any authentic contribution towards the research conducted. You should avoid such mistakes because no one should doubt your credibility in any capacity.
By now, you have already found that your content is original and you have successfully managed to maintain a balance. Students avoid such instances where they do not add their own perspective towards the research paper. There will be thousands of research papers, but what makes your research paper different, is what you have to decide.
‘The plagiarism should not be more than 10%.’
We have read this mandatory instruction before submitting every research paper.
We usually Google, ‘Free plagiarism Checker’ followed by a check and we submit our research papers with a hope that we have adhered to the instructions.
Guess what?
You haven’t.
You might use a free article re-writing tool to do paraphrasing.
Will this help the purpose?
No!
Here we would like to bust some myths about using these free plagiarism checkers and why you should avoid them at all the costs.
Plagiarism checker does not detect plagiarism; it merely highlights duplicated text. Though some tools might ignore cited text and quoted content, most tools only find passages that were first used elsewhere and highlight them. This copying might not always be plagiarism because the duplicated text might be cited, common phrasing, or sometimes just long names of institutions.
Apart from marking non-plagiarised material as plagiarised, these tools may on the other hand, fail to find plagiarism where there actually is. This might happen due to spelling errors or where the original content is not available with the software. It might also happen if the material is taken from multiple sources.
Free plagiarism checkers are not ideal for professional use. They have small databases and are less accurate.
Using online plagiarism checkers create the risk of the content being stored on the platform, which can then be mismanaged, re-written, sub-licensed for a fee of stolen.
Instead, try copy-pasting random fragments of sentences you want to check into a search engine.
The reason why Institutes offer expensive plagiarism checkers such as Turnitin is to help their students get the best of opportunities and ensure that they remain authentic in their essence.
Article re-writing tools are designed to rewrite existing articles to make it unique. These tools produce low-quality results and should be avoided.
Article Rewriters produce low quality content which is often incomprehensible. It merely substitutes synonyms for each word of the sentence which mostly sounds utterly incorrect or just plain weird. Further, such low-quality articles do not hold the reader’s attention for long.
Since the accuracy, viability, or reliability of the tool cannot be relied upon, a considerable amount of time is spent in proof reading suggesteing re-writes to make sure they make sense. A similar amount could be better invested to rewrite an article from scratch yourself.
These tools do not remove plagiarism most of the time. The similarity score is still too high for search engines to treat the content as unique. The content thus doesn’t pass the plagiarism test, and the re-writing ends up being a waste of time.
We as students are more inclined towards using the easiest and cheapest source available for conducting a plagiarism test. Such softwares do not ease out the risk you are taking but sometimes unknowingly you might use the content which is curated by someone else.
We hope that now you will take necessary precautions and will avoid these softwares. Use only authentic software suggested by your Institute.
Do you always want to influence others with your research writing skills, if yes then you are at the right place.
We have compiled five steps which will make your writing influential and impactful.
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In the modern times, a powerful and engaging research has become one of the most essential tasks. Online research does not only require a strong frame of mind but also the ability to distinguish between good and bad content. People tend to skip the long process of quality research and skip directly to plagiarism which leaves a dull impact.
Here are some of the important steps which one must keep in mind while making an online research.
1. The first and foremost point which needs to be kept in mind is that in the process of finishing a research early, one must not end up leaving the essential points regarding that research. As it is rightly said that half knowledge is dangerous, one must refrain from limiting their ability to reach a conclusion by missing some important facts. A fruitful research happen when one tries to look for all the scenarios which are related to a particular search. Sometimes due to lack of pointers on the internet some problems could not be addressed properly and then it is up to the researcher to bring out the missing traits. This is known as research gap which should not be overlooked while execution.
2. Secondly, before starting any research one must be well versed with what ending their research must possess. All is well that ends well is a proverb which signifies the vitality of ending. The ending must contain the summary of all the important things which one has covered in the entire research. If the ending is dull then no matter how engaging the research is it would end up leaving it without much interaction. So people should think of a conclusion way before as it means one is confident in their thoughts.
3. First impression is the last impression. When someone buys a book, they look for the cover. In the same way, when someone sees a research paper then the first thing that they see is the starting. If the starting isn’t good then definitely half of the interest of the reader vanishes. So giving an extraordinary starting is a major task.
4. There should be no nuisance in the name of a research paper. Not only the facts should be logical but also they should be in a logical sequence. This increases the understanding of the paper hence increasing the propaganda behind the research. The order should be systematic irrespective of the length. The better the sequence, better the understanding. The ideas which are to be conveyed should not be in a hazy manner in order to avoid confusion to the reader. If the research paper is not in a definite order, it denies the interest of the reader at first instant itself.
5. The most important thing about the research paper is to change the mindset of a totally opposite opinion. Your research paper must contain such strong arguments that even if the reader doubts certain facts, it should ultimately end up giving him his answer. The research paper should be so innovative and strong in its arguments that it should leave the reader with no other option but to believe the points. Stronger the points, greater the impact. But in the process of providing strong arguments one must not be ignorant of other aspects as well. Arguments should be strong as well as genuine. People are subjected to rational thinking and would need strong arguments which could witness the house of opposition in their mind.
Lastly, in order to make a research worth the hard work one should follow all the steps properly. These steps may somewhere seem tedious and lengthy to execute but eventually would give a great outcome. The research paper should not look like a bunch of words just to fill up the space but should make sense in all its terms. An ideal research paper should be able to influence a few mass of the society and it’s totally up to the writer whether they want to bring about a change with their words since it is rightly said that pen is mightier than the sword. The research paper should be such that once an ignorant person starts reading it, he gets his mind clear and turns out to be a totally different being with clear thoughts.
It’s an art of communication, it’s an art of perspective and you must write it down for the world to read it.
Oh, have you had an argument already in your mind before writing your research paper and you are wondering how to do that?
Don’t worry!
The answer is just a click away because your arguments are waiting to be listed. How many of us always begin something with a contrary view to already established statements?
I am sure you must be wondering, it sounds somewhat like you.
Do not be surprised because it is something all young law students have.
But what if, you cannot prove your point?
The way we debate, is similar to the way we write our research papers; we present our arguments to support our interests.
Here we wish to share some vitals tips which will help you to include your arguments and conversations in your research paper.
Make a claim and support it with evidence
According to you an apple is green but who will support your statement without a real green apple? It’s a mere statement.
Try to explain the idea behind your claim which must add a new perspective, support it with logic and provide evidence. Simple!
But wait! Is every evidence acceptable?
It is advisable to refer to only those publications which are accepted by your instructor such as textbooks. For instance, a case brief from a court will be accepted anytime as a good source rather than a dubious website. Explore about the credible sources from your instructor. Familiarity with the argument and the concept, if communicated well will add value to your conversation.
Use a combination of pathos, logos and ethos
We humans are trapped within our pre-conceived notions and sometimes, it becomes difficult to support an argument. It is advised by us that you must use three rules mentioned below to make your content look more convincing.
Emotional appeal (pathos): Include details and stories, including emotional ones which can help your audience to relate.
Logical appeal (logos): Include factual information, statistics, examples and other similar evidences.
Ethical appeals (ethos) i.e. appeals based on the character of the writer: conduct research and use it along it with ‘logos’ to display your credibility as a writer.
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Anticipate and address counter-arguments or objections
It is always better to be prepared for all the counter-arguments before hand. During your research you must have found statements contradictory to your belief, address them in your research paper. You can also do a research to find disagreements to your statement. The best way to find it is when you discuss it with someone, like your friends, professors, etc., and you will get a list of statements to be addressed and address it fairly.
You can devise a structure of arguments where you acknowledge the presence of disagreement and prove your point with substantive logic and evidence to show the validity of your argument. You can also choose to show that the existence of the counter-argument is flawed, but support it with proof which holds your point.
Also, remember your research paper is about adding value not arguing so focus on two-three of the counter-arguments only.
Give yourself enough time to draft
You have an opinion and you have not communicated it well. Does that help your efforts? No.
Always have enough time in hand to understand the possible contentions and then draft them well. This is the most crucial part because while drafting you will develop different perspectives. If your arguments are well-drafted and are able to convince the reader about your stand, congratulations you have successfully made it.
Take time to revise and polish your argument
You are now done with the draft but check it once again, maybe thrice to find any mistakes. Once you have an argument, chances are that you can build good ones over them in no time. You should give your mind sometime to process the possibilities. It is always advisable that you must ensure your stand in your research paper. An argument communicated well, is the argument which wins.
We hope that by now you must have understood the art of incorporating your argument without fail.
Are you new to law school?
If yes, then you must have heard from your professors by now that you will be submitting a research paper.
Are you worried?
Please don’t be because we can assure that your research paper is just 10 steps away from completion.
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Step 1: Get familiar with the subject
Before writing any research paper you should know about the subject. For instance, if it is a research paper on Torts you must know what this subject deals with and what research you can do on it. This step is important to understand the scope of the research.
Step 2: Pick a (narrow) topic and set a schedule
It is advisable to choose a topic with a narrow approach because this will make your research specific and streamlined. Another benefit is that you can research in depth and address possible research gaps. Choose a topic with an intent to provide value to your readers and the different perspective you can bring in on the similar topic.
Your research paper will not be completed if you do not stick to a schedule. It is not about completion but also about the quality content. You can set daily reminders to do research and record your progress. This will be of great help because there should be a progress everyday till the date of submission.
Step 3: Research all possible sources and form a preliminary bibliography
As you will be researching on the internet everyday you will come across various articles, blogs, journals, research paper and publications. You will be citing them in your research paper but the chances are that you are unable to find them at the end when you are writing your bibliography. In order to avoid this, maintain a separate document of bibliography during research and drafting. You can simply cut, copy and paste it later in your original document. Refer to only those sources which are mentioned by your professors but research from all the possible sources. If they have not specified any, please ask them. We are sure they will be more than happy to guide you.
Step 4: Organise the Research
By now, you must have found many articles, textbooks, blogs, journals, etc., and we are glad you did. Not all the information you have collected is relevant to your topic and it is the time when you need to organize your research. You now have a fair idea about the data you wish to include in your research paper, select the content which is a replica of your ideas.
Step 5: Form a thesis/ objective/ research question
Once you have researched, there must be certain question which you must have intended to answer through this research paper. Those questions are your research questions. It is important to include them in your research paper so that the reader knows what answers he can expect from your research paper.
Step 6: Create a working outline and structure
Now, you have all the research content and objectives but information which is not structured can impact all your hard work. You must create a structure for your research paper to ensure systematic flow of information. You can now do chapterization for your research paper and divide the information accordingly.
Step 7: Write a rough draft
In this step, you will be writing all the contents of your research paper roughly to see whether the structure finalised turns out to be the same or not. It is important because here you will be removing so much of content which you thought was relevant from your draft.
Step 8: Edit for content- make sure it is up to date
Always check the applicability of the content you have used. It is important to include all the past developments and then write a research paper. The data used must be the latest one so that the reader does not have to look for another article to cross-check or for verification. Now, edit the final content of your research paper and move on to the next step.
Step 9: Edit for grammar
Once your draft is completed, check for the grammatical errors. Proof-read the document to check sentence formations to ensure that the language used is readable. Read the research paper from the perspective of the reader and then make the changes.
Step 10: Re-read your research paper
Now read your research paper to make any changes or modifications, if required. You can ask your friends also to read the research paper and they can give their perspective or suggestions which will give you a scope of further improvement.
Wow!
You have now finalised your research paper.
Now you can submit it your professor on time, without fail.
We hope you have now understood the secret behind writing an effective research paper.
We all start a research with a topic, but our focus should be on the problem we want to answer through this research topic.
A Research Problem is a clear and definite statement or expression about the chosen area of concern. A research problem can be a difficulty you wish to eliminate or a condition you wish to improve.
But, you must be wondering how to identify a research problem?
A broad topic will not yield you results. For instance, if you take up child poverty, the chances are there are either too many research problems or none. When you try to do specific research like child poverty with reference to India, you will find specific problems like factors, availability of funds by the government, etc.,
There are various features of a research problem you must look out for:
Should reflect an important issue,
Should be based on factual evidence,
Should be relevant and manageable.
Formulating a research paper should be the next step, but it should be the initial step. For this, you need to identify the vague or broad area of interest and do the preliminary research to find out the existing research which has been done on the same topic. Further, you can find the research gaps, like what are the questions to which you are looking for an answer. Try and pick two major questions which you think you can research on; this will narrow down your research and will make it specific.
Always, ensure that you have re-checked the scope of those research questions and have modes of further research. This will save you from the mistake committed by many researchers, after completing half of the research they discover that the topic does not have scope for further research.
Many research topics are also about testing the existing hypothesis. There can be various factors which can influence its results such as change in the geographic location, generation, resources, etc are a few to name. You can take this as well, as your research problem.
It is also advisable that you should consult the experts or your professors before starting the research, their insights will help you formulate a better understanding of the scope and research implications.
Once you have formulated a research problem the question arise is that is your research problem a good research problem?
Do not worry! We will help you to find that out as well.
A good research problem has many potential answers, which gives further scope of research as well.
A good research problem is testable, flexible and open-ended. This means that the reader can test its implications in real-life and gives scope to other concurrent theories as well, if arises.
A good research problem is possible to break into resolvable parts. This indicates that you will be able to provide real and tested solutions to the research problem.
A good research problem is precise and clear. It will not leave the reader wondering about the questions of the possible answers you have stated.
A good research problem does not use vague terms that require definitions. If there’s a term the reader has to find, it is not a good research problem. Make it more reader friendly.
A good research problem is suitable for the length of the paper. You might have a word limit which you have to adhere to, try and incorporate only those aspects to your research problem which you can include.
A good research problem is relevant in nature. This indicates that it adds value to the existing base of knowledge and introduces new facets of the research.
These are a few ways by which you can formulate an effective research problem which will do wonders for your research paper. You can also include a different approach but it should include the above mentioned highlights.
Have you ever kept your things aside and thought, ‘I have time, I can do it later!’
We are sure your answer is YES!
We all have been there and there is nothing to shy about because we all procrastinate at least once in a day, but what makes research procrastination different?
Click on the link/article below because we are sure you are curious to know about it and overcome the same!
The struggle of beating procrastination is real, and deep down we all know it. No matter how many positive posts we like on Instagram or read them online, nothing looks like helping. A slight delay in doing a task is not procrastination but a prolonged unresponsive attitude is. The relevance of having a high priority task bag and a low priority task bag will always help you.
Why?
By accepting and taking a decision of delaying a task for a good reason is not procrastination. Identification of the reason behind procrastination holds paramount importance, because an unidentified attempt yields no results.
Recently, it was found that the procrastination arises because of the nature of the task. As law students in order to learn we end up putting everything in our bags. Not every task will be easy like surfing online some of them surely require your immediate attention.
For this you can surely sit, write, divide and find what makes the task fun because there will be something for you. While researching you will find everything related to your topic, but not everything will be relevant.
Make a schedule: You must have read this everywhere because having a planned approach will let you keep a track of your progress and tick all the hurdles you have accomplished. Having reasonable and realistic goals everyday will help you quantify your research. Set daily reminders and do the work in smaller chunks because you are more likely to complete them.
This works, trust us.
We all have been guilty of procrastinating while researching and ended up with a movie because, time is already gone and excuses will now find their ways towards us.
Instead, forgive yourself and own the task as if it will have long-term impact on your learning curve. Determining your inner-motivation to accomplish a research has a lot to do with your approach towards it. Completing a research task will always be intimidating because without knowing the extent of the topic, you will feel stuck. Seek help here. If you don’t, you will procrastinate and put the research on hold for indefinite time period because you believe you will not find anything.
Dividing the research topic into chapters and sub-chapters will give you clarity and help you devise a strategy towards effective research. You can set reminders to complete each chapter anytime during the day based on your convenience or willingness to research. Being accountable for something will make you more responsible. Not every time the topic of research is of your choice but accountability comes with responsible minds.
We came across a five-minute miracle strategy, and here it is for you as well. Follow these three-steps and you will thank us later!
Ask yourself “what action can I take in less than 5 minutes today that will move this forward even a tiniest bit”
Spend those 5 minutes doing that task
Once you start, you are much more likely to finish due to the Zeigarnik Effect which says that by this a task once interrupted is recalled and your subconscious mind develops an urge to do it.
We suggest you have a power-hour daily so that you will have a progressive approach towards your research, but what is a power-hour?
In power hour, put away all the distractions and work in concentrated chunks of time followed by short periods of rest. You can have 20 minutes slots each with a 5 minute break. This gives innovative space to your mind, you can think on your toes, add more ideas, and develop an thought process related to the research topic, etc.,
Try this!
Who says only submission should be the last resort of happiness?
At the end, reward yourself for all your efforts because you finally got over your procrastination to achieve this goal.
Making a research effective and easy at the same time is not a cup of tea. One has to be very alert and smart enough while doing any kind of research work. Internet is a vast sea of knowledge from which one must extract appropriate information wisely.
There are these important writing tools on the internet which would help you make your research writing easy.
1. Hemingway Editor/ Grammarly/ After the Deadline/Slick Writer
Hemingway editor makes your writing bold and clear making it look presentable to the reader. If your writing contains words which are complex and lengthy then this editor would help you with this. It not only shortens the length of some exaggerated texts but also highlights the common errors. What else could you expect from an app which uses its features to polish your writing? This app even corrects your grammar, fluency and sentence structure which is an icing on the cake.
2. Cliché Finder
While writing it is important to prevent the use of overused phrases, expressions and words to develop a well- written piece. In order to provide accurate results, cliché finder uses a separate algorithm. Not only this, but this app is frequently updated for the betterment of writing. Bluntly, there is no use of an app if it is not easy to use by common public. But the most attractive feature of this app is that it is super easy to use. Writing is a part of everybody’s life irrespective of their career perspective. So before submitting your writing it is advisable to go through this app once which would definitely yield amazing results.
3. Wordcounter
As it is rightly said that you can always edit a bad page, but you can’t edit a blank page. Mistakes are a part of writing. You start with a crap and eventually get better at it. Wordcounter always have your back in tough times related to writing. It helps you to check the word count. Many people wish to know the number of pages required for their respective word limit prior to writing, this app even helps you with that. If you write more than required then that not only makes your writing lengthy but also lessens the reader’s interest. Therefore, no other app than Wordcounter would be beneficial in such a scenario.
4. The Most Dangerous Writing App
This app is meant for writing under peer pressure. If you stop typing all your progress will be lost. This app is beneficial for the beginners who want to test their typing speed and writing skills initially. Regular working on this app will help you to work under all circumstances since you would be great in writing under immense pressure.
5. Daily Page
As the name suggests, this app was built to help people develop a daily writing habit. Even for non- writers writing everyday is the most effective way to engage the creative side of their brain. You can really enjoy writing in its true sense through this app.
6. Airstory
Everyone wants to add a creative touch to their writing and therefore they search for quotes online and use the same conventional method of “copy-paste”. But it is quite an overrated method. Here comes Airstory for your rescue. It is the best free copying application that helps bloggers, writers, students and many other officials to write more, better and faster.
7. Evernote
If you never want to lose track of your tasks and deadlines then you are at a right place. This app works brilliantly while keeping a sync between your computer, smart phone or tablet. There is literally no use of submitting your writing if the deadline is already over, so in order to keep a track of such important things in this era of tedious workload you can have evernote by your side.
8. Mendeley
You can definitely use this amazing app to organise your research. You can even collaborate easily with other researchers online. If you come across a reading which requires more research then you can find relevant papers based on your search. This app automatically generates bibliographies. All in all, this app is the best one for your writing and will surely enhance the quality for your search.
At last writing is considered to be a part of almost everyone’s life in some way or the other. Writing would really become pale if there are no tools which would help in making that writing worth reading. These tools are really effective once you learn to use them in the right way. Initially when we start writing, there are a lot of hurdles related to words, research and many more that obstruct our path, but once we take the help of these amazing tools, nobody could stop you from framing one of the best writings. Not only centric to writing but it also enhances the habit of writing which one can easily inculcate in daily life.
We have always read around that a having research writing skills add to your perfection.
But what if you feel it is a struggle?
You do not have to go anywhere now, because we are proud to present 5 steps which will make research writing nothing less than a cakewalk for you.
Follow them diligently to master the skills!
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Step 2: Read a lot and find a topic of interest within those parameters
Step 4: Select a topic for which you can find manageable amount of information
Step 1: Look at the parameters set by the assignment
Every assignment you receive has a list of do’s and do not’s. You must ensure that you have adequately understood the parameters which your research must have. The assignment may demand efforts more than you expected, like conducting a primary research, evaluating the results obtained to reach to a conclusion, etc., Look for possible resources which can be used to help the assignment which are in coherence with the demands of the research assignment. A subject in itself is a mandatory parameter yet foremost.
Step 2: Read a lot and find a topic of interest within those parameters
It can be a theme which is communicated to you and you have completed the step mentioned successfully. Now, preferably do a Google search and read about the possible implications of that. Now after reading the scope of multiple research topics, select one which caters to your interest. Remember the parameters and then check whether the topic fits within it or not.
Step 3: Select an interesting off-the-beat path or a controversial topic
Many a times, it is told to take a neutral topic but we do not believe in it. Every topic deserves your attention and, wonder the possibility of readers already waiting to read something on it. The topic must help you stand out and you can always choose a controversial topic over a generic topic.
Why?
The generic topic already has so many research paper which are adding very little or no value to the existing base of reader’s knowledge.
Step 4: Select a topic for which you can find manageable amount of information
You may like a bunch of topics, but can you gather relevant information on all of them?
The answer maybe no, because of no such substantive research developments exists on the topic which you can incorporate in your research paper.
It is important to select the research topic on which you can find information according to your research paper. A lot many times, students select a topic without doing any preliminary research due to which after doing so much of hard work they have to look for another topic because the information available is not adequate.
Step 5: Ask for guidance from your research advisor
Be it your friend or your professor, seeking consultation and advice always adds value to your research paper. Your professors or research advisor will help you develop valuable insights; give you a list of credible sources, what should be the structure of the information, etc which are very crucial while writing a research paper.
Congratulations, you have accomplished all five steps.
We hope that we have made this process a way more than easier for you.
Ever wondered that the graphs you saw during reading an article can be created by you as well? They must have conducted a survey or an interview and the graphs depict its outcome.
As students we have to complete research paper but there are topics on which you can conduct primary research and show your potential.
Here we have highlighted 5 simple steps which are just a click away to ensure that you have conducted the research effectively.
Conducting a research fully on your own may sound a bit tedious and scary but at the same time it will make you learn many aspects about research. We have all have seen numerous YouTube videos to find out how to effectively conduct a primary research, came across multiple jargons and endless suggestions. After this we all have been in a state of confusion and trust us we can relate to this very well.
We would like to introduce you to five-steps which will be a game changer for you.
Step 1: Define the Problem
It is important to understand the extent and need of the problem. For any research whether it be primary or secondary, the reason why you are conducting this research is something you cannot miss out. Having a defined problem will also help your respondents to deliver responses accordingly. There are other perks of having a defined problem as well, such as you will have specific topics, you can create a roadmap to your conclusion, etc., This step is like establishing a base for your research.
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Step 2: Develop a Research Plan
Now, decide the ways of data collection and methods for your research problems. It can be done in two ways: online and offline. In online research you will circulate a Google form, Google sheets, links to conduct interview, survey links, etc., depending on your topic of research. Whereas, in offline you can go directly to the respondents and get the forms filled manually, conduct interviews, etc,. You may choose the method depending on your topic and the purpose. Then decide the content of your survey forms, interview questions, and all other relevant questions of which you seek response.
Step 3: Collect Relevant Data and Information
You may receive 1000+ responses after completing step-2, but not all the responses are relevant and will add value to your research. Respondents do undergo many influencing factors like respondent’s fatigue, personal bias, etc., In order to achieve accurate findings you have to eliminate such responses, but it doesn’t mean you will only pick up those responses which are in your favour but instead pick up all the responses for evaluation.
Step 4: Analyse the Data
Once, you have collected the data try to interpret in the manner it indicates. Do not manipulate the data because of your pre-conceived notions. There will be multiple instances where you will find that data shows stark difference when compared to secondary data or your inclination, instead of removing it highlight it in your research findings with the possible factors influencing it. This will increase the authenticity and credibility of your research.
Step 5: Report the findings
Once you have done the process of data interpretation, move on to include it in your research paper with your insights. This will be last step of your research but ensure that the findings are supported with the graphs of all the surveys you have conducted to reach the findings mentioned.
We hope that by now you must have understood the steps to follow and we would like to congratulate you on the successful completion of your primary research.
Writing a valuable research paper is not an easy task and getting it published adds like an icing.
But why take up all these efforts?
We are going to tell five reasons which will make you believe that having a research paper in your CV is the most important thing at this point of time!
As students, we have to be always under pressure of standing out and guess what makes it tougher? Having an ideal ‘Curriculum-Vitae’!
One of the highest rated activity is writing research papers, because we do it every now and then for our submissions. We have always heard about the publications, but why should we even be bothered to add it to our CVs?
Here, we are highlighting five-reasons which will make you believe that your efforts will yield you brownie-points
Shows your interest
Maybe you never had an opportunity to work in your field of interest, but can anyone stop you from writing about it? We do not think so. Make the best out of this opportunity because the employer is interested in knowing what you can put your efforts in, to know more about your interest, etc. Sometimes, finding a listed journal and getting the research paper published is a hustle but adding your original content is not.
Highlight the section
Many top recruiters always mention that each CV only has 90 seconds to make a difference. This turns out to be the truth for many! Highlighting the research paper section in your CV will ease out the work of employer because you have highlighted your area of interest. The amount of time the employer has to spend in understanding your CV will decide your chances; lesser the time, greater will be your chances.
Indicates speciality
Writing a research paper with an aim to get it published always adds stars. There are various journals which are listed and recognised by the relevant bodies. Getting your research paper published in such journals will increase your credibility because they have blind peer-review process and only the best research papers are published. This will also help the employer understand your research skills and portray you as a thought leader.
Do homework
Researching about your employer should be the first step. If you intend to apply at Tier-1 law firm under mergers and acquisition department; it is expected that if you have published a research paper on any related topic, summarise your research in not more than three lines. This will make the employer more interested in your CV, and will cater to your interest. Having an approach towards relevant yet targeted publications will indicate your undivided interest and zeal to contribute.
Be specific
List the publications which are indicating towards your ideal career. If you believe International law is your key interest area, then mention about your international publications, association with international organizations, etc in a separate list. You can also mention that list of publications is also available on request; this will increase interest because the employer is looking for the best of the applicants.
We are sure, that by now you already know that you should include your research papers in your CV. Having a publication will show consistency because getting through desired internships does not happen always.
All the best!
The ability to conduct legal research is essential for lawyers, regardless of area or type of practice. The most basic step in legal research is to find the leading case governing the issues in question. As most researchers know, this is far more difficult than it sounds.
The advantages of legal research are the lawyer’s understanding and analysis of a case often begin in the research stage when she identifies the relevant facts and determines the legal issues that must be researched. Another advantage of legal research in this analysis continues and is refined as they decide where, how, and what to search. As they find seemingly relevant legal materials, they must understand them and how they apply to the facts of their case. This research provides a crucial analytical foundation that will inform their decisions for the remainder of the case.
Legal research can have various sources:
Primary Source
Primary authorities are the rules of law that are binding upon the courts, government, and individuals. Examples: constitutions, statutes, regulations, treaties, court orders, administrative regulations, policy material.
Persuasive Primary Source
Commentaries on the law that do not have the binding effect but aid in explaining what the law is or should be. Examples: primary authority, which is not binding on the courts, viz. opinions of the judges, attorney General, law minister, a ministry of parliamentary affairs, primary authorities from a foreign jurisdiction.
Secondary Source
Commentaries, law journals or periodicals, articles, textbooks, a legal encyclopedia, legal dictionary, annotations, legal opinions, surveys, legislative history Secondary sources are important in legal research because they point the researcher to primary sources of the law
Research is considered to be the more objective, methodical, well-determined scientific process of investigation. Through research, a decision-maker can quickly get a summary of the current scenario, which improves his/her information base for making sound decisions affecting future operations of organizations. It is useful to accelerate the decision-making power and it alone can make possible the identification of the determinants.
To locate relevant “authority” that will help in finding a solution to a legal problem or issue.
To analyze the law by reducing, breaking and separating the law into separate elements: It can be as simple as examining and explaining new statutes and statutory schemes or as complex as explaining, interpreting and criticizing specific cases or statutes.
To blend the distinct elements of cases and statutes together into coherent or useful legal standards or general rules: The product of this research is the legal standard that is consistent with, explains, or justifies a group of specific legal decisions.
To look at doctrinal or theoretical issues: The research finding is applied in advising courts or clients about the application of the legal doctrine to specific cases, transactions, or other legal events. It may also criticize judicial opinions and in the case of conflicts between the decisions of a different court, suggests the resolution to those conflicts.
To provide teaching materials for students: The end products include books and modules. This is to understand the legal doctrine and the law as it is.
To acquire an understanding of the legal subject while arguing for a better way of doing things: A researcher who performs this type of research critics and comments legal doctrine and practices from the perspective of different sciences likes economics, politics, and sociology
The key to success in researching legal issues is realizing that research is a process. You cannot memorize a million cases, and you are not looking for a needle in a haystack. But you can master the overall process of research. As a lawyer, you need to base your analysis on the law: judicial opinions, statutes and constitutions, and administrative law.
Legal research will be unlike any research you have previously done because legal research requires you to use legal analysis. This analysis will tell you which issues to research and how to use the sources you find to solve the client’s problem. Without understanding legal analysis, you may be able to perform the mechanical functions of research, but you will not be able to understand the results of the research. Another unique aspect of legal research is that often there will be no clear answer to the question you are researching. Instead, you will find pieces to a puzzle, and you will have to use legal analysis to fit the pieces together.
There is no magic to it, just an interwoven process of research, analysis, and writing that enables you to be called a lawyer.
To study law is not just mugging up some bookish knowledge. In fact, the study of law involves a lot more than just studying merely from the syllabus. If you want to hone your skills as a budding lawyer, there are certain books that are a must-read. Those books will certainly help in nurturing the mind of a law student.
Let us have a look at some of the stalwarts that all inquiring law minds should read before they leave college.
It is a slim volume that acts as a guardian reading for all aspiring lawyers. The book gives a clear explanation of the notion of law. It also focuses on why the law is so important in our lives and society. The way judgment been done is well-reflected in the book. Tom Birmingham has earned the status of Law Lord because of this particular book.
This book is considered the first text for a law student. The book has so much detailed and lucid flow that reading the book is almost like studying in a law college. It is a very handy book for all those students who are planning to study law. As the name suggests the book comprises 20 letters written by a law teacher to a student. The book introduces the law admission procedures, the experience of becoming a law student, and the law itself. Some of the key points that you can get to know from this book includes the following:
How to decide on the kind of university in which you will study law
What are the fundamental qualities that are required to become a good law student
Ways to write a first-class essay
Ways to get out the best from your teachers
Ways to remember cases, statutes, and articles
Ways to organize your files and lecture notes
Besides these, there are many other helpful tips in this book.
This is a book that deals with the various fields of law and describes them in a detailed way which is sure to catch the interest of the aspiring lawyers. However, the book might lack a bit in practical details but it is certainly a good read.
This is an interesting piece of a book, especially for female law students. The book delves deep down and depicts the different ways in which the legal system has let down the women. Whether in the role of a lawyer, the victim or the defendant, the legal system has let down women a number of times. But the good thing is that there is a lot of optimism in the book as it talks about the ability of women to rise to the topmost position in the legal world.
This is a book by one of the stalwarts of English Literature. As Dickens had served as a court reporter for four long years, he has penned down his practical experience in this book. It seems Great Expectations drew quite a lot of inspiration from the “coining trial” of this book.
You can revisit this high school classic once again if you are a law student. However, while you read this book as a budding lawyer closely study the characters and actions of the jurists, the judges, the prosecutor, and the defense attorney Atticus Finch. The book gives you an insight as to how you should behave as a lawyer when you have to deal with a case of flagrant justice.
This book is an important read for the law students. In this book, a man gets arrested but does not get any information on his charges. This is an interesting legal drama that gives readers an opportunity to have a close look at life and bureaucracy.
Besides these, there are many other books that might be an interesting read for aspiring law students. Go on reading and get acquainted with the legal world. Certainly, good readings will never go in vain. Rather, it will help you gain insight into the world of law from various perspectives.
How well you research for your case matter the most. It not only become a reason for your win or lose but also is one of the biggest difference between a lawyer and a good lawyer. Good legal research can make a big difference for your case and can help you to win it as well. Normally young lawyer under-estimate this powerful tool and only study the case superficially.
Here we are sharing a checklist for legal research:
Read and analyze given information
Start with reading the facts given and identify the issue. You need to find and understand what your client wants out of that case or legal battle and what are the chances of his to win and what law favours his case and what doesn’t.
Find Jurisdiction for further research
You need to narrow down your research by finding the main search term for the case. You need to find the right jurisdiction before you start looking at relevant case law. Persuasive authority such as cases from other states should not be your priority of study. Find it in concerned jurisdiction first.
You can take help of legal research platforms
After you find jurisdiction, you can take help of a good legal research app which has detailed information about the law, law cases, etc. like Lexis Advance® India. It has a search bar where you can put the right keywords and find relevant information.
Find as many cases as you want
You can’t stop your research by finding just one suitable law case. Find more cases like that to make your point stronger. You can use keywords of a previous law case to find other cases like it in legal research software and then can study it in detail.
Consider the latest law cases
Court usually prefer news law cases over older cases. But don’t get panic if you find your law case reference is quite old and no other case like that is registered in recent year. This case can be one of the best cases of your career. So, don’t lose hope and try to find other logical solution to it.
Stop when you have enough
Legal research can be vast. You can spend weeks and months on research law cases. It is a very time-consuming process and important too. You cannot skip it at all. Now with the advancement of technology, you can save your time using legal research software like lexis advance and search cases and laws more easily but still you should have the understanding where you need to stop the research and start preparing the case.
These were the checklist points young lawyers need to consider when researching for his first case or assignment. It will help you to do in-depth research and will also save your time in preparing the case as well.