As a journal student, writing a note or comment is your chance to add your original thoughts and analysis to the body of scholarly literature; the prospect may seem daunting, but seeing your work published can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your law school career.
This guide brings together content from several other research guides to help you navigate the entire process, from choosing your topic to finding a publisher. It does not focus on subject specific resources, but rather provides general advice regarding locating legal and non-legal scholarship, finding relevant statistics and news, and organizing resources.
If you have specific questions about how to research your paper, do not hesitate to reach out to a librarian. We are available to discuss at the reference desk, or you can schedule individual appointments to discuss research strategies.
- Selecting a Topic
- Preemption Checking
- Building your Research
- Organization & Citation
- Plagiarism
Because this guide is intended to be built around the research process generally, you may also want to consult one of our substantive research guides for additional information about conducting research in your specific area of the law.
