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Practical Web Research in a Nutshell

Practical Web Research in a Nutshell

Learn how to search more efficiently and effectively in this course designed for professionals who want practical techniques for conducting Web research on the job. In this course, you gain an overview of:

How search engines work, and how to make them work for you
Advanced, but easy, search techniques
How to use the best of the free websites for legislative, legal, regulatory, factual, state, and international information
What to do when you do not know where to start
What you will not find on the Internet

Open Q&A with the faculty included: Peggy Garvin.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008
2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 noon MT/11 am PT
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Practical Web Research in a Nutshell
Capitol Learning Audio Course
Includes seminar materials.
Audio Course on CD: $47 plus shipping and handling

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How to Research and Compile Legislative Histories: Searching for Legislative Intent

How to Research and Compile Legislative Histories: Searching for Legislative Intent

This full-day course in Washington, DC, explores effective, professional methods for locating and compiling legislative histories of federal laws.

Our experienced, up-to-date, and independent faculty demonstrate and discuss:

Various document types necessary to research and compile legislative histories including enacted laws, bills and resolutions, floor debates and committee reports with a focus on federal (not state) legislative history research methodologies
The fastest ways to find and use print and online documents
Professional secrets and tips

Also see our web page, "Legislative History Reference and Research Tools."

Friday, June 27, 2008
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Research Skills for the Real World: Going Beyond Google

Research Skills for the Real World: Going Beyond Google

This 1-day course in Washington, DC, helps anyone responsible for research at any Washington-area organization, whether an agency, association, business, elected official or nonprofit. It is designed for anyone who wants to improve their research skills.

Are you among the 80 percent who haven’t received research skills training? Our faculty offer a minimum of 10 years' experience in performing research in Washington.

You'll gain:

An overview of online searching, telephone and email research
A review of legislative, judicial, regulatory, factual and international research
A review of public and private information sources

Course materials include your personal copy of Real World Research Skills by Peggy Garvin.