Introduction to Computers for Paralegals

By Kristen L. Battaile

The Second Edition of Kristen Battaile's popular INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS FOR PARALEGALS gives your students -- including those with no previous knowledge of computers -- the skill and confidence they need to explore and realize the full potential of computer systems used in today's law offices. From computer basics to on-line resources, this highly accessible text explains hardware, software, and office automation. Furthermore, users will find a new chapter on the Internet which discusses e-mail, Usenet, gophers, bulletin board systems, FTP, Telnet, commercial services, The World Wide Web, and much more. With over 100 illustrations -- including helpful sample screens -- the book clearly and concisely shows how to utilize word processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line services And The Internet in: conducting legal research, analyzing and evaluating alternative approaches to a case, managing case information, preparing letters and legal documents, setting up an efficient time and billing system, maintaining a dependable calendar, organizing evidence and exhibits in litigation, and preparing diskettes for court submission. Each of the 11 chapters ends with a summary, a glossary of key terms, and questions for review and discussion. An accompanying in-depth Workbook, completely revised For The Second Edition, features abundant hands-on exercises in a wide variety of commonly used DOS and Windows-based applications, complete with an index for each application. The Instructor's Manual contains sample syllabi, suggested outside resources, and more.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1567064612
• ISBN13: 9781567064612
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Panel Pub
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.