This assessment is the resit for any referred or deferred students for the Coursework component of the HND Business Law module. Coursework Assessment Details: The coursework will take the form of an extended piece of legal writing. Essay Question: Explain the differences between ‘duress’ and ‘undue influence’. Do both categories together amount to a law against unconscionable contracts? Word limit: 1000 Your answer should include the following: 1. Differentiation between the different legal terms 2. Clear understanding of contract law 3. Clear understanding of the effects of duress and undue influence on contracts 4. A natural formation of conclusions 5. In all work, consistent reference to relevant case law is expected Attached is the Marking Criteria feedback sheet that will be used to assess your work. When writing your coursework, continually check you are meeting the requirements displayed in the feedback sheet. Your coursework should be word-processed, printed double-spaced on single –sided sheets. Please use a 12 point font. Not only does it look better, but you will be able to retain a copy on disk for future reference. Make back-up copies.   ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FEEDBACK SHEET HND Business LawBBS-4-BLW ASSIGNMENT: Explain the differences between ‘duress’ and ‘undue influence’. Do both categories together amount to a law against unconscionable contracts? CATEGORY Weight DESCRIPTION Actual Analysis of chosen Law - Student identifies the law clearly displaying sound understanding of contract law, and also the terms duress and undue influence with thorough analysis. Utilisation of Case Law - Student’s use of legal case studies to support arguments, whilst explaining its relevance. Integration of Theory & Practice - Examine previous and current practice around this area of law with explanation broadening space for conclusions. Evaluation - Students are expected to explain their views on the law through strong argument and thorough scrutiny and justifications. Structure & Presentation - Coursework should be structured like an essay, one extended piece of writing. Presentation should be clear; easy to read. References - All cases should be accurately referenced and any other material used to support the essay should be referenced according to the Harvard References (10)

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