When you receive a legal research assignment, make sure you get all the detail you need about what kind of information is needed, how it will be used, the scope of the assignment, when the research needs to be completed, and other relevant parameters. The following resources can help make sure you have a clear, complete understanding of the requested research.
For further detail about receiving and starting a legal research assignment, see the library's guide Legal Research Starting Points.
These documents each provide a worksheet which may help you keep track of progress on your research.