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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit is a basic introduction to legal research and writing skills that law students will need in order to successfully complete a law degree and become work ready practitioners. This unit will introduce students to: legal research skills; types of legal communication, both verbal and written; plain English drafting techniques and correct legal citation; the importance of professional presentation and style; and oral presentation skills. It is expected that students will exercise and sharpen these skills in other law units as they progress through their law degree. This unit also includes an introduction to the Australian legal system and to the various sources of law in Australia.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On-campus students will attend a weekly two hour information session and a one hour tutorial. All students, both on and off-campus, will be required to engage in interactive online teaching and learning processes including online teamwork via Blackboard. Regular online access is required for both on-campus and online students.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online library quiz | 10% |
| Exercise | Plain English drafting exercise | 10% |
| Assignment | Major Assignment | 30% |
| Examination | Examination | 30% |
| Participation | Unit participation including oral presentation skills | 20% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Examination | Examination | 30% |
| Test | Online library quiz | 10% |
| Exercise | Plain English drafting exercise | 10% |
| Assignment | Major Assignment | 30% |
| Participation | Online discussion participation including presentation skills | 20% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit is a basic introduction to legal research and writing skills that law students will need in order to successfully complete a law degree and become work ready practitioners. This unit will introduce students to: legal research skills; types of legal communication, both verbal and written; plain English drafting techniques and correct legal citation; the importance of professional presentation and style; and oral presentation skills. It is expected that students will exercise and sharpen these skills in other law units as they progress through their law degree. This unit also includes an introduction to the Australian legal system and to the various sources of law in Australia.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On-campus students will attend a weekly two hour information session and a one hour tutorial. All students, both on and off-campus, will be required to engage in interactive online teaching and learning processes including online teamwork via Blackboard. Regular online access is required for both on-campus and online students.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online library quiz | 10% |
| Exercise | Plain English drafting exercise | 10% |
| Assignment | Major Assignment | 30% |
| Examination | Examination | 30% |
| Participation | Unit participation including oral presentation skills | 20% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Examination | Examination | 30% |
| Test | Online library quiz | 10% |
| Exercise | Plain English drafting exercise | 10% |
| Assignment | Major Assignment | 30% |
| Participation | Online discussion participation including presentation skills | 20% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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