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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
| 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 |
| Autore | Foster Steve <1955-> |
| Edizione | [Fourth edition.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Harlow, England : , : Pearson, , [2016] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (284 pages) |
| Disciplina | 808.06/634 |
| Collana | Always Learning |
| Soggetto topico |
Legal composition
Exposition (Rhetoric) Law examinations - England |
| Soggetto non controllato | Essay writing |
| ISBN |
1-292-09044-8
1-292-09043-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
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. |
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| Harlow, England : , : Pearson, , [2016] | ||
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Human rights and civil liberties / / Steve Foster
| Human rights and civil liberties / / Steve Foster |
| Autore | Foster Steve <1955-> |
| Edizione | [3rd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Harlow, England : , : Longman, , [2011] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (lxxvii, 798 p.) |
| Disciplina | 342.41085 |
| Soggetto topico |
Civil rights - Great Britain
Human rights |
| ISBN |
1-283-27588-0
9786613275882 1-4082-5932-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Part One The Enforcement of Human Rights and Civil Liberties 1. Civil liberties and human rights: definition, classification and protection. 2. The European Convention on Human Rights 3. Enforcing civil liberties and human rights in domestic law Part Two The Protection of Substantive Human Rights and Civil Liberties in Domestic law 4. The absolute rights: the right to life 5. The absolute rights: freedom from torture and inhuman and degrading treatment and punishment 6. Human rights and due process: liberty of the person 7. Human rights and due process: the right to a fair trial 8. Freedom of expression: nature, purpose and restrictions 9. Press freedom and freedom of expression: defamation, confidentiality and contempt of court. 10. Freedom of association and assembly 11. The right to family and private life 12. Freedom of thought, conscience and religion 13. Human rights and freedom from discrimination 14. Human rights and terrorism |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910151592803321 |
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Foster Steve <1955->
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| Harlow, England : , : Longman, , [2011] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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