Computer Exercises for Paralegals Book

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.