THE INFORMATION SYSTEM CONSULTANT'S HANDBOOK

Written by a trial lawyer turned professor Law for the Expert Witness Second Edition is for professionals who participate - voluntarily or involuntarily - in the legal system as expert witnesses. This book discusses the practical aspects of pre-trial discovery and the Rules of Evidence. Most of the principles are illustrated using actual cases decided by various courts. The book also includes helpful hints based on the author's trial experience and appendices that contain the texts of the relevant Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence. This text is an excellent primer for chemists medical professionals civil engineers environmental toxicologists and other professionals called to provide expert testimony as well as a practical handbook for lawyers to utilize in preparing experts for testifying. <p>The Information System Consultant's Handbook familiarizes systems analysts, systems designers, and information systems consultants with underlying principles, specific documentation, and methodologies.<br>Corresponding to the primary stages in the systems development life cycle, the book divides into eight sections:</p><li>Principles<br> </li><li>Information Gathering and Problem Definition<br> </li><li>Project Planning and Project Management<br> </li><li>Systems Analysis<br> </li><li>Identifying Alternatives<br> </li><li>Component Design<br> </li><li>Testing and Implementation<br> </li><li>Operation and Maintenance<br>Eighty-two chapters comprise the book, and each chapter covers a single tool, technique, set of principles, or methodology. The clear, concise narrative, supplemented with numerous illustrations and diagrams, makes the material accessible for readers - effectively outlining new and unfamiliar analysis and design topics.</li>