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UNINA9910154763303321 |
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Foster Steve <1955-> |
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How to write better law essays : tools and techniques for success in exams and assignments / / Steve Foster, Principal Lecturer in Law, Coventry Law School, Coventry University |
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Harlow, England : , : Pearson, , [2016] |
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©2016 |
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1-292-09044-8 |
1-292-09043-X |
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[Fourth edition.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (284 pages) |
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Collana |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Legal composition |
Exposition (Rhetoric) |
Law examinations - England |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction How to use this book -- Part 1 Preparing and writing law assignments -- Chapter 1 Writing law assessments on undergraduate courses -- Some common complaints -- Some basic points -- Note-taking and using notes with other sources -- What should I do when I get an assignment? -- Researching for assessments -- Chapter 2 Presentation of law assessments -- Word-processed work -- Adopting good practice in grammar, punctuation and spelling -- Clear and coherent writing style -- Avoiding plagiarism -- Providing authority -- Reading over your answer -- Answering the question -- Writing critically and gaining enhanced grades -- Summary of writing and presentational skills -- Part 2 Researching and writing legal essays: Specific legal skills -- Chapter 3 Researching and using legal materials -- Researching for assessments -- What sources? -- Locating your sources -- Using legal materials -- Providing authority -- Using cases -- Using statutory materials -- Using law journals -- Using websites -- Chapter 4 Legal reasoning and critical thinking in assessments -- Legal reasoning -- Examples of judicial thinking -- Critical thinking and |
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writing -- Using critical reasoning and analysis: example -- Chapter 5 Legal referencing and citation -- OSCOLA: The Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities -- Learn how to cite cases -- Citing statutory materials -- Statutory instruments -- International treaties -- Citing journals -- Citing books -- Citing websites -- Bibliographies -- References and Latin words and phrases -- Summary of using legal materials, legal reasoning and critical thinking and referencing and citation -- Chapter 6 Good and bad essays -- Introduction -- Practice 1: Contract law essay -- Practice 2: Legal system and constitutional law essay. |
Summary of good essay techniques -- Part 3 Answering problem and exam questions -- Chapter 7 Answering problem questions -- Understanding problem questions -- Tackling problem questions -- Practice 1: Contract problem -- Practice 2: Statutory interpretation/judicial review problem -- Summary of problem-solving skills -- Chapter 8 Preparing for and answering exam questions -- General exam skills -- The revision process -- The examination -- Tackling problem questions in exam conditions -- Examples of exam answers -- Practice 1: The contract problem -- Practice 2: The constitutional law essay -- Summary of examination skills -- Part 4 Tackling extended essays and projects -- Chapter 9 Researching and writing advanced essays -- Extended and advanced essays at undergraduate level -- Writing longer essays -- Tackling more theoretical and demanding questions -- The case analysis or case note -- Undertaking greater research -- Enhanced writing and referencing skills -- Undergraduate projects -- Further reading -- Index. |
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How to Write Better Law Essays is your indispensable guide to succeeding in written law assessments, helping you to research, write and present assignments with the precision and clarity required to achieve the best grades at degree level. |
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UNISA996199402003316 |
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Fairfield County business journal |
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[Stamford, CT, : County Business Journal Publications] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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Disciplina |
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Business enterprises - Connecticut - Fairfield County - Periodicals |
Business - Periodicals |
Newspapers. |
Stamford (Conn.) Newspapers |
Fairfield County (Conn.) Newspapers |
Fairfield County (Conn.) Commerce Periodicals |
Connecticut Commerce Periodicals |
Connecticut Fairfield County |
Connecticut Stamford |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Periodico |
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Note generali |
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Articles selectively issued in CD-ROM version and on-line by EBSCO, Jan 1, 1995- as part of: EBSCO Master Files, and Academic Search Full Text, and: Business Source, and: Business Source Plus, and: Business Source Elite. |
Articles selectively issued in CD-ROM version with other titles as part of: Newsbank News File, and on microfiche as part of: Newsbank Reference Services. Also issued separately on CD-ROM, 1993- |
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