The document provides instructions for accessing and searching the Lexis Nexis Academic database through the Wayne State University library website. It outlines how to search by topic, case name, reporter citation, or legal content type. The instructions also describe how to limit state statutes and regulations searches to Michigan. Browsing education law sources and relevant Michigan Department of Education special education websites is also covered.
1. Finding Lexis Nexis Academic
Start at the library homepage library.wayne.edu
Select ARTICLE DATABASES from under the QUICKSEARCH box
2. Accessing Lexis Nexis Academic
1. Type lexis in the search box
2. Select Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe from the list
*The listing for LEXIS-NEXIS is a legal research database only available to law school students and faculty
3. Search by
Topic “special education” “equal
access”
Use of quotes keeps words together as a phrase
when searching
Case Name “Board of Education v.
Rowley”
Reporter Citation “458 U.S. 176”
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Watch a video tutorial
4. Legal Content
Select Search By Content Type just
above the search box to search by
Federal and State Cases
State Statutes and Regulations
Federal Statues and Regulations
5. Selecting Federal Statutes
and Regulations Search
Select ADVANCED OPTIONS to the left
under the search box to get this menu
6. State Statutes and Regulations Search
Select ADVANCED OPTIONS to the left
under the search box to get this menu
Select Michigan
7. Browse Sources >Area of Law > Education Law
Step 1—Select Browse
Step 2—Select Area of Law button
Step 3—Select Education Law from the list
Step 4—Select area(s) of Education Law to
explore
When you have
completed Step 4,
select OK-Continue
8. MDE Special Education Laws and Policies
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-6530_6598_7376---,00.html
