One paragraph description of proposed project is due by Thursday, Feb 8. Instructor and student are to confer and agree on project description by Thursday, Feb 22. Instructors will designate order of presentations by Thursday, March 1. Outline of 2-3 pages is due by Thursday, March 29. Oral presentations will be approximately 10 minutes each and will take place the final 2 weeks of the semester.
Due dates are to be strictly adhered to.
The written project should focus on the research process and sources that you use for your chosen legal topic. You should present a well-organized review of important sources, including print and electronic materials, with explanations of the purpose for which the sources are used. A critical evaluation of and complete citations to the sources should be combined with an explanation of your methodology. You will probably want to also include some information on what you have learned about the substantive area of law, remembering to focus on analysis of the sources and your research process. The paper should be between 20-30 pages.