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At the end of this module students should be able to:
- frame a challenging but realistic research question;
- write a research proposal;
- conduct legal research to a high standard;
- engage in independent legal research;
- present legal research in a written form that is clear, concise and accurate in a longer research paper;
- formulate and present clear and convincing legal arguments.
The module includes three seminars designed to develop research and writing skills.
Week 1: Picking a research topic, Research Skills
Week 2: Writing a research proposal, Research Skills
Week 3: Reference and legal writing skills
The exact topics to be covered will depend on students’ needs. Students are encouraged to request the skills / issues they would like to discuss in class, and to get in touch if they want me to organise an extra (zoom-)seminar or (zoom-)workshop, or to discuss issues they are having.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Seminar (or Webinar) | 10 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 200 |
Online Learning | 4 |
Total | 214 |
This module cannot be taken if you have already taken the 5 credit Research Module Law 30750
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Attendance: Meeting with supervisor in trimester 2 to obtain feedback on 1,000 word sample of writing | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 5 |
Essay: Final Research Paper, due April 2021; 8000 words | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 85 |
Continuous Assessment: Research Proposal, due week 10 of trimester 1; 1500 words | Week 10 | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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Repeat | Within Two Trimesters |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Students will receive individual and peer feedback on their research ideas and research proposals in trimester 1. Students will be asked to submit a 1,000 word sample of writing to their supervisors in early trimester 2, and to arrange a face to face meeting with their supervisor during their office hours to obtain feedback on this draft. This is a key component of this module. Students will also be able to meet with their supervisor during office hours/via zoom to discuss their progress. Students will receive individual feedback from the supervisors on their final research papers.
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor Niamh Howlin | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |