4000 word coursework-dissertation proposal: topic chosen by the student

4000 word report

1. Introducing the Module
2. What is a Master’s dissertation?
3. Writing at Master’s level
4. Developing Research Aims, Individual Research Objectives, Research Title/Question
5. The Literature Review
6. Research Methodologies for Law and Criminal Justice Dissertations
7. Sample Chapter Outline, Abstracts
8. Supervision and work planning

Advanced Legal Research Methods - 7101LAWLM

Advanced Legal Research Methods

Have a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current problems and contemporary issues and/or insights into the changing nature of UK and international law and criminal justice.

Apply critical and analytical skills associated with legal analysis to identified scenario and situations.

Demonstrate skills associated with problem-solving and decision making based on own research and analysis demonstrated through legal writing and communication skills.

Show originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry may be used to create and interpret knowledge in relevant areas of law and criminal justice.