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2. The aims of the research project are to:

(a) promote self-learning;

(b) allow teachers the opportunity to engage in the formative assessment of their
students;

(c) allow students to enhance their understanding of the nature of law through local
studies; and,

(d) allow students to explore more fully some areas of the Unit that may not be assessed
adequately in an external examination.

3. Management of the Research Paper

The candidate must:

(a) write a proposal as early as possible;

(b) prepare a timetable showing tasks to be completed during the eight-month period;

(c) acknowledge all sources used throughout the research paper by using appropriate
references using OSCOLA. See the following link for further guidance:
(https://www.law.ox.ac.uk/sites/files/oxlaw/oscola_4th_edn_hart_2012.pdf); and,

(d) submit aspects of the research paper according to the timetable agreed to along with
the teacher.

4. Guidance to Teachers

(a) Advise students on the areas suitable for investigation.

(b) Assist in the refinement of the topic. The topic must: (i) fall within the scope of the
Unit; (ii) be related to an issue affecting the community; (iii) must be capable of being
resolved by law (either by existing law, or by law reform).

(c) Assist students in identifying and formulating the aims and objectives of the research.

(d) Approve research proposal and timetable for completion.

(e) Advise students on most suitable legal resources to be used.

(f) Devise appropriate strategies to monitor student progress during the eight-month
period.

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