LibGuides: Masters of Studies in Law: Research Guide for Capstone Papers: Paper Writing Steps

Following the Steps to Success

Step 1: Find Out the Paper Requirements
Ask your professor or advisor what is required for the paper.
Step 2: Picking a Paper Topic
For a few quick links, see Topic Finding, below. You can also go to specific research guides to help you find topics for example: Sports Law, Patent Law Guide, or Prosecution Function
Step 3: Write the Topic Sentence (Thesis)
Step 4: Research
See the pages of this guide about research. You can also go to specific guides that link to relevant websites and databases, such as: Sports Law,Patent Law Guide,or Prosecution Function
Step 5: Creating an Outline
Step 6: Write the paper
Make sure you check the rules for Plagiarism!
Step 7: Check Citations
Step 8: Optional
Getting Publish/Writing Competitions

Skimming and searching legal news can help you find a topic. Try:

Lexis Legal News
Includes Law 360, which is particularly good. There is also a free Law360 website. The website version of LAW360 is available in the Lexis platform HERE.
Bloomberg Law News
In Focus Pages
News, information and state by state charts on hot topics, such as opioids, medical marijuana, blockchain, etc.
ABA Journal News by Topic