Applying Academic and Research Skills for Law in practice: case studies

This week’s topics

Applying Academic and Research Skills for Law in practice: case studies

1. Case analysis
2. Linking theory to practice
3. Evaluating evidence
4. Using evidence effectively
5. Writing - analysis and synthesis
6. Analyzing the Argument - Part 2 of 2 (Evaluating the Evidence)

What you will be able to do

• 4.2 Describe the range of approaches to learning and study used.
• 4.3 Explain the importance of independent learning skills.
• 4.4 Create a plan for further improvement.

Activity

Start with this week’s 3 videos, then: Case-study workshop: apply the unit’s concepts to a real or realistic case and evaluate the outcome.

Study materials

Videos

• Using evidence effectively · YouTube · Manchester Metropolitan University · 4 min · for registered students
• Writing - analysis and synthesis · YouTube · Manchester Metropolitan University · 5 min · for registered students
• Analyzing the Argument - Part 2 of 2 (Evaluating the Evidence) · YouTube · Snap Language · 6 min · for registered students

Further resources

• Find Case Law: search tips (The National Archives) · Reading · Other, guidance · for registered students
• Writing Guide with Handbook, ch. 8.5: Writing an analytical report · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 254–267 · for registered students
• College Success, 7.3–7.4: Analytical and critical thinking · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 208–213 · for registered students