Research Project

Learning Outcomes

• The objectives for the LAWS 348 course are for students to be able to demonstrate that they can:
  
• Identify a research question suitable for exploration in a 7000 word research paper.
  
• Plan a programme of research using a suitable research methodology.
  
• Work both independently and with the supervisor of their research paper.
  
• Produce a 7000 word research paper on a legal topic which, in turn, demonstrates that they can:
  * locate, use and refer to primary and secondary sources relevant to the topic of the paper;
  * synthesise information from a number of different sources to construct their own understanding and/or shape their own viewpoint;
  *critically evaluate information and/or formulate and test arguments;
  * provide an appropriate answer to their identified research question;
  * write clearly and in a manner that follows the writing conventions set out in the New Zealand Law Style Guide;
  * present information using a clear and logical structure;
  * use the numbering system set out in the New Zealand Law Style Guide; and
  * construct a bibliography following the formatting requirements set out in the New Zealand Law Style Guide.
  
• Manage their time in order to meet any requirements set by their supervisors and assessment deadlines.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:

Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.

Prerequisites

Restrictions

Co-requisites

For further information see Faculty of Law .