In this guide you will find information about:
Legal Research BasicsThis page covers what kind of primary and secondary sources you should look for, links to information about the court systems in Canada, and some definitions of common legal terminology.
Planning Your ResearchThis page provides an overview of the steps in the research process, some advice on how to define your topic and choose keywords for your search, and links to the step-by-step research process from the Canadian Legal Research and Writing Guide.
Finding ResourcesThis section has six sub-pages that give you tips on how to search for specific types of information and/or some suggested sources for: background information, books, articles, case law & legislation, data & statistics, and websites.
Evaluating InformationThis page has some essential questions you should ask to determine if a source is credible and appropriate for your research topic.
Writing & CitingThis page provides links to some writing guides as well as links to and excerpts from the OC APA Citation Guide.
Getting HelpThis page has an AskAway chat box where you can ask a real person for help with library research and citations. It also explains the services available from the Success Centre and provides a link to their website, and provides contact information for your subject librarian.
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