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Simulation Project # 1 – Research Tips

This guide offers essential tips for conducting research on ag-gag laws, emphasizing the importance of reliable sources and comprehensive investigation. Start with simple online searches to understand how many ag-gag laws exist, but don't rely solely on Wikipedia or similar platforms, which may provide incomplete or outdated information. Follow up on citations, explore state legislative websites, and utilize databases like Westlaw and SSRN for comprehensive legal research. Tailor your presentation for clarity, ensuring your audience can easily follow your findings and additional resources.

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Simulation Project # 1 – Research Tips

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  1. Simulation Project # 1 – Research Tips • Start with the cheap/easy Internet search • “How many ag-gag laws are there?” • But don’t rely on these “wiki” sources only • Incomplete – different definitions of what constitutes an ag-gag law • Maybe out-of-date

  2. Follow-up the cites you find • Gather enacted statutes (& related statutes) • Iowa – ‘ 717A.3 was not the only relevant provision in Iowa • Look at annotations • If pending/“dead” bills cited – follow-up just to be sure • State legislative website - http://house.mo.gov/ • Westlaw Next - http://lawschool.westlaw.com/desktopdefault.aspx • Journal searches • Westlaw “jlr” database • SSRN (pending & published articles (free!!!)) – www.ssrn.com • Google Scholar • Free to search but might pull up a database behind a paywall

  3. Hints re research presentation • For the most part your research memo formats worked well. • Keep in mind that your reader doesn’t know everything what’s in your mind so you need to make sure that: • Your format presents things clearly – TO THE READER • You might need a sentence or so of explanation to clarify potentially murky/contestable issues • When mentioning the “other statutes” that might be relevant – drop a cite to them even if you don’t discuss • Allows the reader to follow-up if needed

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