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COURSE PAPER

Students will prepare a paper of about 16 pages with appropriate diagrams on a topic of their choosing. The topic will be the economic analysis of a law, rule, legal problem or legal case.

The format is double spaced in 12 font (New Times Roman or Arial).

The content will be based on original research and critical / independent thought of a calibre expected of third year students, considering principles from the text (s) and the selected readings. The paper will be evaluated on the basis of its originality, organization, economics / environment content as well as writing style and grammar. The paper should be organized as follows:

Introduction

One paragraph outlining topic, issue(s) and conclusion(s).

Issue

Try to be as specific as possible. Instead of "Should marijuana be legal?"
Should marijuana be legal in private homes?
Should marijuana be legal in bars, but not restaurants?

Model
Specify what economic model you are using - here diagrams

would be most helpful. Apply your economic model to your issue. How does your conclusion match or contradict other Economic Analysis of Law papers on your topic you have found in peer reviewed journals? Papers pertaining to your topic available in academic journals or books. Avoid internet, working papers, media, and other unpublished sources unless you are referring to a specific event - like an arrest, court session, public announcements

Conclusion

One paragraph recapping topic, issue(s) and conclusion(s).

COURSE PAPER MILESTONES
Online Submissions for Course Paper Milestones:

It is every student's responsibility to ensure that their online submission is submitted successfully by the due date. Accommodations will not be made for unsuccessful submissions due to, but not limited to, i) the system timing out ii) submitting the incorrect document(s) iii) poor internet connection / no internet connection, etc.

Finishing each milestone is required for a final mark in the Course Paper:

GATHERING STAGE:
Course Paper - Submission of Topic Choice

Write a Working Thesis Statement: Brief one (1) Paragraph Outline of Topic Choice, Reason for Choice and brief outline of research approach. To be submitted electronically to Blackboard. You should cite at least two (2) peer reviewed journal articles connected to your topic choice in this Statement.

READ & SELECT

Brief one (1) Page Update on Paper progress - Status of Research with brief bibliography of sources being used. To be submitted electronically to Blackboard.