How to Write Better Law Essays: Tools and Techniques for Success in Exams and Assignments - Couverture souple

Foster, Steve

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1447905148 ISBN 13 : 9781447905141

Editeur : Pearson Education Limited, 2012

Synopsis

This is your indispensible guide to success in written law assessments - from coursework assignments to problem questions and examinations. Using a large variety of examples throughout, this book clearly shows you how to research, write, and present your assignments with the precision and clarity needed to achieve the best grades at degree level.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Steve Foster

is Principal Lecturer in Law at Coventry Law School, Coventry University. He is the author of Human Rights and Civil Liberties, also published by Longman.

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“Any university law student, whether a first year about to start or a finalist about to take their exams, could benefit from reading this book.”

James Lee, Birmingham University Law School

 

“The book is clear, to the point and very accessible. Students can use this book to aid their essay writing and exam preparation at any stage of their degree.”

Dr Tom Frost, Newcastle University Law School

 

How to Write Better Law Essays: Tools and Techniques for Success in Exams and Assignments is your indispensible guide to succeeding in written law assessments, from coursework assignments, through problem questions and examinations. Using many and varied examples throughout, the author clearly shows you how to research, write and present your assignments with the precision and clarity required to achieve the best grades at degree level.

 

This third edition provides:

• Coverage of all main types of undergraduate law assessment;

   

• Annotated sample writing with commentary to help you understand what makes a strong piece of written work;

   

• Extracts from weaker answers that draw attention to common pitfalls which can bring down grades, and to ensure that you avoid them;

   

• Example boxes which show you how to apply the principles discussed to your own writing;

   

• Useful tips on wider study skills such as research, referencing and citation, and examination preparation.

   

This book is an invaluable companion to those studying law as part of an LLB programme, a GDL course, a joint-honours degree or a professional qualification such as ILEX.

 

Steve Foster is Principal Lecturer in Law at Coventry Law School, where he has taught legal skills for over 30 years and where he runs courses on legal writing and research. He is the author of Human Rights and Civil Liberties, also published by Pearson.

 

Online support is available at www.mylawchamber.co.uk/fosterlawessays and offers writing practice and advice, including ‘You be the marker’ short essay exercises, grammar and punctuation exercises, and many more tips to hone your writing skills.

 

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson Education Limited
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1447905148
• ISBN 13: 9781447905141
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 276
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Riccardo Bacigalupo; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; 20135; Italie