James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

LA4057 - Research Dissertation Part 2 of 2 (Thesis)

Subject Description

Students will be required to complete and submit their Honours thesis of approximately 7,000 - 10,000 words.

Learning Outcomes

• employ the compositional skills required for writing a thesis, including academic article-style organisation showing clarity of style and coherence of argument
• evaluate, analyse and critique a specific area of law in the subject area of the research
• exercise exemplary personal and professional moral and ethical standards in preparing a significant piece of research
• employ advanced legal research skills to complete a complex research project

Subject Assessment

As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain.

• Written > Thesis/dissertation

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

This subject must be completed together with LA4056. Assessment for both subjects is joint and consists of a single research thesis. Students must complete the thesis to pass this subject.

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