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Peer reviewedMayfield, Craig K. – Journal of Reading, 1977
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Law Students, Legal Education
Mayfield, Craig K. – Journal of Developmental & Remedial Education, 1982
Describes Brigham Young University's reading and study skills course for law students, which is designed to increase reading speed and comprehension. Explains the use of the FAIR (Facts, Action, Issues, and Reasoning) system for analyzing law cases. Covers student reactions and modifications implemented in course design. (AYC)
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Critical Reading, Higher Education, Law Students
Mayfield, Craig K. – 1977
This paper describes the development of a reading and study skills course for law students at Brigham Young University. A study technique called the "FAIR Method" helps students look for the following common elements in all law cases: the facts on which resolution of the dispute turns, the action or classification of the dispute (such as assault…
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, College Freshmen, Comprehension, Content Area Reading
