Writing Law Dissertations

An Introduction and Guide to the Conduct of Legal Research

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

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Beskrivning

Covers legal dissertation level research showing how to do it – planning, identifying key issues, adopting appropriate research methods, time management and managing one's supervision.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-02-02
Mått:155 x 231 x 15 mm
Vikt:400 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:256
Upplaga:1
Förlag:Pearson Education
ISBN:9780582894358

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Innehållsförteckning

CONTENTSIntroductionChapter 1. How to Begin - Introduction- What is 'research'?- What is a 'dissertation'?- How to choose your dissertation topic- Specific suggestions for getting you started- Identifying the key issues and marginal issues in your dissertation- Is the research viable in practice?- Putting pen to paper- Conclusion Chapter 2. Getting Along With Your Supervisor - Introduction- Choosing your supervisor- When to choose- What can you expect from your supervisor?- The role of the dissertation supervisor- Devise your own 'learning contract'- At the beginning of your supervision- Writing the dissertation- Meeting your supervisor- Reviewing draft chapters- How much supervision?- Making the most of constructive criticism and formative feedback- Common problems with supervision- Conclusion Chapter 3. Selecting Suitable Approaches to the Conduct of Dissertation Research - Introduction- Resistance to methodological discussion- Positive reasons for engaging in methodological discussion- Recognising the implications of the tension between different research methodologies - Avoiding the pitfalls of selecting an inappropriate methodology-