05243nam 2200709 450 991015476330332120230808192315.01-292-09044-81-292-09043-X(CKB)3710000000623240(SSID)ssj0001630481(PQKBManifestationID)16377422(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001630481(PQKBWorkID)14942977(PQKB)10382103(MiAaPQ)EBC5174705(MiAaPQ)EBC5187154(MiAaPQ)EBC5834927(MiAaPQ)EBC5137790(MiAaPQ)EBC5483132(Au-PeEL)EBL5137790(OCoLC)933386194(MiAaPQ)EBC5888340(Au-PeEL)EBL5888340(MiAaPQ)EBC5888342(Au-PeEL)EBL5888342(EXLCZ)99371000000062324020190828d2016 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtccrHow to write better law essays tools and techniques for success in exams and assignments /Steve Foster, Principal Lecturer in Law, Coventry Law School, Coventry UniversityFourth edition.Harlow, England :Pearson,[2016]©20161 online resource (284 pages)Always LearningBibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph1-292-09040-5 Includes bibliographical references and index.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 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.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.Always learning.Legal compositionExposition (Rhetoric)Law examinationsEnglandStudy guidesEssay writingLegal composition.Exposition (Rhetoric)Law examinations808.06/634Foster Steve1955-1212892MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910154763303321How to write better law essays2801039UNINA