1	Analyse advanced principles of law and evaluate complex legal information.
2	Apply advanced principles of law to complex problems/issues.
3	Structure and sustain concise and cohesive written arguments, and deliver effective oral presentations, for a professional audience.
4	Conduct self-directed legal research and analysis at an advanced level.
5	Critique the operation of law from ethical, policy and practical perspectives.

This is a research project on a topic to be agreed with the co-ordinator and supervisor, therefore there are no required or recommended resources. MyUni will be used for communication and assessment. It will also contain electronic links to the course outline. Students are expected to check MyUni and their student emails regularly.

There are no lectures and seminars for this course. The course coordinator will discuss (either face-to-face or by telephone/email/online) the course requirements, the general expectations for the course and supervision arrangements with students once
they enrol. It is expected that the supervisor and student will initially agree a provisional timetable for submission of drafts so that the student can receive feedback from their supervisor.

Students are expected to devote a total of 156 hours to the research and writing of their research proposal, presentation and research project report.

The process of writing and supervising each research project is unique. The process is incapable of being precisely regulated. Both candidate and supervisor are encouraged to enter into a dynamic academic process which maximises the efficiency of the writing and provides feedback as the student researches and completes their project.

The supervisor’s role is facilitative and advisory. It is the supervisor’s role to respond to the candidate’s requests for reasonable assistance and to provide an encouraging environment for the critical evaluation of the candidate’s progress. But the supervisor’s role is facilitative and advisory only. In particular, it is not the supervisor’s role to provide the candidate with a project topic (although the supervisor may, and indeed generally will, offer advice in this regard). It is also not the supervisor’s role to seek out the candidate to check upon progress – the candidate should make regular contact with their supervisor and drive the process of interaction. The supervisor’s major tasks are to provide feedback upon (a) the development of the themes, arguments and structure of drafts of the project report and (b) the style and presentation of these drafts and the observance of the scholarly conventions of writing.

The candidate’s role is to produce the project report. The candidate has primary responsibility for the progress of the project and the final decision upon any academic matter regarding the content of the research project rests with the candidate. The  responsibilities of the candidate include: making regular contact with their supervisor, selecting their project topic, undertaking research, preparing sufficient and timely drafts for critical comment by the supervisor, developing the themes, arguments and structure of the project report, avoiding plagiarism by acknowledging sources of information and argument and presenting the project report in a readable style observing the scholarly conventions of writing. It is anticipated that the candidate will demonstrate an ability to carry out independent research, and to analyse and assess the material produced by that research and to express clearly and effectively the conclusions to be drawn from that analysis and assessment.

ENTRY INTO THE COURSE -
Candidates wishing to enrol in this course should submit to the Course Coordinator an outline of their proposed research project by the deadline advised by the Adelaide Law School. The outline should be about one to two A4 pages in length
and provide a brief synopsis of the scope and purpose of the proposed research project. This will be assessed, along with the student's performance in the pre-requisite course(s), and the student’s GPA and past academic achievements, in order to determine if the student has the requisite base level of knowledge required to complete the applied research project to a high standard. The Course Coordinator will also consider whether appropriate supervision is available in the semester in which the student wishes to undertake this subject.

Assessment item	% of final mark	Dates	Length	Individual or Group Activity?	Redeemable in exam?	Learning Outcomes
Research Proposal	5%	Monday of Week 6, 2pm	1,000 words	Individual, summative	N/A	1,2,3,4,5
Research Presentation	10%	To be confirmed - no later than Monday of the final week of semester	10 minutes, plus questions	Individual, summative	N/A	1,2,3,4,5
Research Project Report	85%	Last Friday of the semester teaching period, 2pm	6,000-8,000 words	Individual, summative	N/A	1,2,3,4,5

1. Research Proposal

The purpose of the research proposal is to enable a suitable plan to be in place for the research essay being undertaken in this course, and to enable timely and effective feedback as to the structure of the work being undertaken by a student.

3. Research Project Report

Length of Research Project Report:

The word limit for the research project report is strictly enforced. In presenting their report, candidates are required to incorporate a signed statement as to its length (main text and substantive footnotes are to be included in word length, while bibliography, footnotes which contain citations only, table of contents, required declarations etc are excluded).

Style:

Citations and footnotes should follow the practice used by the Australian Guide to Legal Citation (4th ed, 2018). Pages
of the research project report should be numbered.

Presentation:

• The research project report must be presented in the following format.
• The font size for the main text must be at least 12 pt.
• The font size for footnotes must be at least 10pt.
• The main body of the text should be double spaced.
• For general rules relating to line spacing for quotations follow the Australian Guide to Legal Citation.
• Footnotes may be single spaced.
• The research project report should have incorporated in it a signed statement to the effect that to the best of the
  candidate's knowledge and belief the report contains no material previously published or written by another person except when due reference is made in the text of the report, together with an acknowledgment of any help given or work carried out by another person or organisation. There should also be included a signed statement as to the word length of the report.

Students should submit their Research Proposal and Research Project Report through the course MyUni site. Standard Adelaide Law School penalties for late submission and/or failure to comply with word limits will apply.

The course is constantly being updated and revised to reflect the evolution of the law, to respond to student feedback, and to engage with the latest teaching practices. Student feedback is collected each time the course is run, including through SELT reports. Previous SELT reports, and staff feedback on them, are posted on the course MyUni site for students to view and consider.

The University Writing Centre provides academic learning and language development services and resources for local, international, undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students enrolled at the University of Adelaide.

The centre offers practical advice and strategies for students to master reading, writing, note-taking, time management, oral presentation skills, referencing techniques and exam preparation for success at university through seminars, workshops and individual consultations.

Lex Salus Program

Lex Salus (law and wellbeing) is an initiative of the Adelaide Law School aimed at destigmatising mental health issues; promoting physical, mental and emotional wellness; building a strong community of staff and students; and celebrating diversity within the school. It also seeks to promote wellness within the legal profession, through the involvement of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia, the Honourable Chris Kourakis, as the official Patron of the program.

Students can participate in the Lex Salus program by attending barbecue lunches, pancake breakfasts, knitting and crochet circles, seminars, guest speakers, conferences and other activities. Our Facebook page, website and regular all-student emails promote upcoming events, and have tips and information on wellness.

Our Lex Salus YouTube channel also includes videos on topics like managing stress, and interviews with LGBTQ lawyers and their supporters which celebrate diversity and individuality. Students who commit to 10 hours of volunteering with Lex Salus in one year can have their service recognised on their academic transcript and through a thank you morning tea with the Chief Justice and law school staff.

Student Life Counselling Support

The University’s Student Life Counselling Support service provides free and confidential service to all enrolled students. We encourage you to contact the Student Life Counselling Support service on 8313 5663 to make an appointment to deal with any issues that may be affecting your study and life.

Academic Integrity

All students must be familiar with the University’s Academic Integrity Policy. Academic Misconduct is a serious matter and is treated as such by the Law School and the University. Academic Misconduct (which goes beyond plagiarism) can be a ground for a refusal by the Supreme Court of South Australia to admit a person to practice as a legal practitioner in South Australia. Academic Integrity is an essential aspect of ethical and honest behaviour, which is central to the practice of the law and an understanding of what it is to be a lawyer.