Assessment Learning Outcomes and Marking Criteria

Learning Outcomes Assessed by Assessment

The Learning Outcomes assessed by this assessment are:

2. Use online databases for legal research. (DP)

3. Reference, footnote, understand and explain the meaning of plagiarism and collusion. (SID) (COI)

4. Devise a suitable research strategy. (CID)

5. Plan and structure an answer to a legal problem. (DP) (COI) Subject-based practical skills

6. Read legal materials efficiently and effectively. (CC)

7. Be able to research and use legal materials. (IC)

8. Use hardcopy and online materials. (PID)

Skills for life and work (general skills)

9. Write clearly, concisely and accurately, for academic and non-academic purposes. (CID) (COI)

We strongly suggest that you try to submit all coursework by the deadline set as meeting deadlines will be expected in employment. However, in our regulations, UEL has permitted students to be able to submit their coursework up to 24 hoursafter the deadline. The deadline is published in this module guide. Coursework which is submitted late, but within 24 hours of the deadline, will be assessed but subjected to a fixed penalty of 5% of the total marks available (as opposed tomarksobtained). If you submit twice, once before the deadline and once during the 24 hour late period, then the second submission will be marked and 5% deducted. This rule only applies to coursework. It does not apply to examinations, presentations, performances, practical assessments or viva voce examinations. If you miss these for a genuine reason, then you will need to apply for extenuating circumstances, or accept that you will receive a zero mark.

You are required to reflect and comment on the following:-

(i) Describe what skills you think are important for achieving good results in higher education and explain HOW FAR you feel you have developed these skills;

(ii) How far this module helped you to develop those skills and the degree to which those skills have been utilised in your other modules or study;

(iii) What further improvements do you need to make in your skills development (either general or specifically legal) to address any skills shortcomings identified in your answer to question (i)?

Online research – this section tests your ability to conduct legal research using the appropriate legal sources and materials online. Please carefully read the question.

For Part B you are required to answer all questions. You must also provide an audit trail indicating, step by step, HOW you found the items required. If you do not provide an audit trail or it is partial you will not receive full marks.

Submission Guidelines and Regulations

Your work will be judged by the following criteria:

(i) the degree to which you have followed the instructions;

(ii) the accuracy of your answers including the audit trails;

(iii) the relevance of your answers to the questions posed;

(iv) the orderly presentation of work.

Online research 35%

1. Using Lexis Library find the Coronavirus Act 2020. Where can you find the definition of Coronavirus? When did this come into force?

2. Using Westlaw find a recent decision on Child Abduction heard by the Court of Appeal. Give the full name and citation in your answer.

3. Using Bailii find the latest decision by the Court of Protection, give the full name and citation of your case.

4. Using Legislation.gov.uk, find the latest Statutory Instrument for the UK. Give the full name and citation of the Statutory Instrument.

5. Using Lexis Library, find the Journal of Criminal Law. Find a recent article concerning sentencing reform, use OSCOLA to reference in your answer. Researching a problem - 40% (25% problem + 10% bibliography)

You are required to research the problem below. In particular, you are required to do the following:-

1. Draw up a plan of HOW you would answer this question as an assignment. In so doing your plan must contain the following:-

(i) an opening introductory paragraph describing what you are trying to prove; 6

(ii) a brief summary of the issues in outline relating to the application of the law to the facts of the problem. (20%)

2. A bibliography of both primary and secondary sources relevant to theproblem formatted using OSCOLA. (10%)

3. Provide an audit trail of HOW you found the source materials.

Dipal is a builder and is looking to buy some bricks for a house he is building. He contacts Marvin who owns a brick factory and asks him for a quote for 1500 bricks. Marvin faxes him a reply that the bricks will cost £4000 if they are purchased within 12 days of the fax being sent. Dipal’s fax machine is broken. So he sends a letter toMarvin stating that he would be happy to buy the bricks for £4500, there is a postal  strike to Marvin’ letter arrives 13 days after the fax is sent. On the 13th day after Marvin sends the fax he receives a phone call from a desperate Mindy who needs 1500 bricks immediately. She offers to buy them for £4500, Marvin agrees to the sale, as soon as he puts the phone down, the post comes and Marvin receives Dipal’s letter offering to buy the bricks for £4500.