Law School Module Details
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Title DISSERTATION
Code LAW036
Coordinator Ms R Grozdanova
Law
Rumyana.Grozdanova@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2017-18 Level 6 FHEQ Whole Session 30

Aims
  • Students are supported in the development of independent research skills through research into an area of law they find particularly interesting.
  • Students develop their presentation skills in a supportive context. They recognise the differences the differences between effective oral and written presentation.
  • Students are equipped as ''independent learners'', relying largely on self-motivation and enthusiasm.
  • Student s gain experience of formulating research questions and undertaking extended writing.

Learning Outcomes

 Application of critical judgement to an area of legal literature.

Development of polished legal writing skills.


Development of oral presentation skills.

Development of time management skills.

Developement of the ability to synthesise complex legal information.

Development of ability to independently find useful legal information.

Formulation of student''s own research question.


Syllabus
1 

Dissertation module allows students to develop their own research ideas with the support of their supervisor. They develop their own legal research interests, alongside their research skills. The module also focuses on development of oral presentation skills through a supportive training seminar and an assessed presentation at the Undergraduate Law Dissertation Conference.

While the supervisor provides student support, independent research is at the core of the programme. Students will take full ownership of their projects. They will plan, research, review relevant legal literature, explore fundamental concepts, synthesise complex information, and finally, write up their research as a polished piece.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lectures - At the start of the programme, an introductory lecture will develop students'' research and library skills.

Seminars - There are two ''drop in'' support sessions run by the Dissertations Officer during the second semester. The first focuses on general research skills, the second focuses on developing oral presentation technique.

Supervision - Students are supported by a supervisor who will guide the research process during the programme. Students can expect six separate consultations. These will either be face-to-face, or through detailed email exchanges.

Assessment - Alongside examination of the dissertation, students deliver a short assessed presentation at the Semester 1 Undergraduate Law Dissertation Conference

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           1
At the start of the programme, an introductory lecture will develop students' research and library skills.
4
There are two 'drop in' support sessions run by the Dissertations Officer during the second semester. The first focuses on general research skills, the second focuses on developing oral presentation technique.
3
Students are supported by a supervisor who will guide the research process during the programme. Students can expect six separate consultations. These will either be face-to-face, or through detailed email exchanges.
2
Alongside examination of the dissertation, students deliver a short assessed presentation at the Semester 1 Undergraduate Law Dissertation Conference
10
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 290
TOTAL HOURS 300

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  12,000  Semester 2  95  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 1 There is no reassessment opportunity,  
Practical Assessment  5 minute presentatio  Semester 2  5  No reassessment opportunity    Assessment 2 There is no reassessment opportunity, It is a presentation. Notes (applying to all assessments) The module is assessed through the 12000 word written piece (95%), and also at a 5-10 minute presentation of the research piece at the Semester 2 Undergraduate Dissertation Conference (5%). For resit students, a resubmitted dissertation carries 100% of the reassessment marks.  

Recommended Texts
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Other Staff Teaching on this Module
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
None  

Co-requisite modules:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:
n/a

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:
Year 3: M100, M101, M102, M103, M107, MZ11 and the Honours Select Pathway. Year 4: MZ04, M105, M106, M108.

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