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Faculty: Faculty of Law
 
 
School:  Faculty of Law
 
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 2
 
 
EFTSL: 0.04167 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 0
 
 
Fee Band: 3 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

This course permits an individual student to undertake a research project on a legal topic of his or her choice. The project must have a clearly defined topic which has been approved by the academic supervisor of the project. Students should approach potential supervisors to discuss a) their availability to supervise the project and b) the suitability and formulation of the topic.

Recommended Prior Knowledge

Sufficient knowledge of the chosen topic to enable the formulation of a research proposal.

Course Objectives

The course aims to familiarise the student with and to develop skills in formulating research topics, conducting independent research, using individual supervision, and writing coherent, informative, and persuasive papers.
On conclusion of this course students should be able to formulate research topics, conduct independent research, engage usefully with individual supervisors, and write coherent, informative, and persuasive papers.

Assessment

Assessment: A 2,500 - 3,000 word research paper due on the last day of the semester in which the student is enrolled. The supervisor will examine the thesis.

Course Texts

Appropriate books and other resources, both hard copy and online, may be recommended by your supervisor from time to time.

Resources

Refer to your supervisor for reference to appropriate resources.

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