Module Code - Title:
LA6002
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DISSERTATION METHODOLOGY
Year Last Offered:
2023/4
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
PF
Prerequisite Modules:
LA6001
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To provide students with the ability to conduct high level research in both common and civil law systems.
Syllabus:
Primary and secondary source materials in common and civil law jurisdictions; electronic databases; quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: - Utilize research libraries in Anglo-American and continental jurisdictions. - Utilize on-line databases (Lexis, Westlaw, Firstlaw and Justis), the internet, and the European Documentation Centre.
Use a research library Use on-line databases including Lexis, Westlaw and Justis
Use the European documentation centre to research issues in European law
Use an established system of citation and bibliographic software
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
N/a
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/a
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The module is taught by way of a two hour per week interactive seminar
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Clinch, P (2001)
Using a Law Library: a student's guide to legal research skills 2nd ed
, OUP
McConville, M. and Hong Chui, W. (2007)
Legal Research Methods
, Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press
Salter, M. and Mason, J (2007)
Writing Law Dissertations: an Introduction and Guide to the Conduct of Legal Research ,
, Edinburgh: Pearson Education
Cahillane, L and Schweppe, J (editors) (2016)
Legal Research Methods: Principles and Practicalities
, Clarus
Other Relevant Texts:
Bryman, A. (2007)
Social Research Methods 3rd ed
, Oxford: Oxford University Press
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
MLHRCJTPA - HUMAN RIGHTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
MLLAGETFA - (GENERAL)
MLLAGETPA - (GENERAL) P/T
MLICLATFA - INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LAW
MLICLATPA - INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LAW
MAHRCJTFA - HUMAN RIGHTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
MAHRCJTPA - HUMAN RIGHTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
MLHRCJTFA - HUMAN RIGHTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Semester - Year to be First Offered:
Module Leader:
Laura.Cahillane@ul.ie