I am just as surprised to find my classmates in law printing out legal cases to read - most are over 20 pages each. We are only looking for specific things in those cases so it is a complete waste of paper. I am convinced it is mostly those who are not competent enough on the computer yet or not understanding why they are looking at that text. If you know what you are looking for or have learned to skim and collect the necessary information then you don't need to print out. Towards the beginning of a degree many still have to learn processes that academics/researchers may take for granted. I am filmmaker studying law as a Masters. Felicity Coombs ---- For past messages, visit the Screen-L Archives: http://bama.ua.edu/archives/screen-l.html