2009 Course Handbook
LAW511: Advanced Legal Research Project
This unit provides students with an opportunity to develop and demonstrate advanced research skills through a series of seminars, presentations and supervised research leading to the submission of a 10 000 word thesis. Students formulate their own research question or argument in any area of legal scholarship or regulation. The thesis must be presented and defended within the broader conditions of its relevance, for example: social, historical, philosophical, economic or environmental contexts. Particular attention is drawn to the development of viable synopses, appropriate methodological choices, advanced library research skills and the dissemination of research through oral presentations and possible publication. Students should email their proposed research topic to the convenor prior to enrolment.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | -- |
| When Offered: |
D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year (On Campus session: No session) X2 - External study; Offered in the second half-year (On Campus session: No session) |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Shawkat Alam |
| Prerequisites: | 24cp(P) in 400- or 500-level LAW units and a GPA in LAW units of 3.20 |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCWs: | LAW514 |
| Unit Designations: | Science |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Macquarie Law School |
Timetable Information
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