Commercial Law
Summer, 2012
Purpose
This is a significant task that requires forward planning and adequate time for research, reading and reflecting. You should begin researching early to gather information and establish a plan as soon as possible.
The purposes of the assignment are to enable you to:
• develop your independent research skills; • enhance your understanding of law as a dynamic process; • learn how to independently research a particular aspect of the law; • reflect on and consider particular legal issues; • learn and apply how to solve legal problems using IRAC/ILAC format; • demonstrate understanding of the legal environment, including relevant laws as well as economic, ethical, social/cultural, international and political issues; • develop your knowledge about the subject area of your research; • demonstrate the ability to investigate, synthesise and analyse; • develop critical thinking ability; • communicate the findings in a formal price of work and meet a deadline; • enhance your analytical and written communication skills; and • apply your legal skills.
Your work must comply with the format outlined in the University 's General Guide to the Presentation of Academic Work publication, available online at: http://www.ballarat.edu.au/generalguide.
Assignments must be accompanied by a signed official cover sheet ( 'Plagiarism Declaration Form '), available online at http://www.ballarat.edu.au/business/resources/student-forms/assign-coversheet.doc
On the cover sheet, please state your name, student numbers the paper name and assignment number also the reference system you choose to use, the word count for your assignment, and a signed honesty statement identifying that you are aware of the University of Ballarat’s policies on plagiarism, and that this submission is entirely your own work free of plagiarism and collaboration.
The length of the assignment must not be more
Bibliography: – recognised style Yes No Needed improvement Any general comments