LA1102 - Legal Research, Writing and Analysis

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
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This subject develops legal, ethical and technological literacy and covers both theoretical and practical aspects of research and writing in law and law-related disciplines. It provides the skills and knowledge required to conduct research in both hard copy and computer assisted formats. It also develops students' abilities to express themselves in written, oral and group formats. Generic academic research and writing skills, knowledge and awareness will be developed (including awareness of the ethical considerations and conventions relevant to research and writing in law and law-related disciplines).

Learning Outcomes

• develop specific skills in accessing legal information in hard copy and computer based formats;
• ability to find and apply legislation and case law;
• develop an awareness of the ethical dimensions of research and writing;
• ability to carry out directed research and write up the results of that research;
• acquire experience in both oral and written communication and team work.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Lecturer:	jc132235.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (10%); (40%); (10%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect:	lwjcr.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (10%); (40%); (10%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.