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The purpose of this module is to enable learners to acquire a basic knowledge of the principles and skills necessary to undertake book-based and electronic legal research, develop well-reasoned arguments, and improve their legal writing skills. At the end of the module learners are able:

•     to describe their understanding of principles related to constructing a legal argument and to apply these in practice;

•     to discuss their knowledge of concepts related to critical reasoning and to apply these to selected legal materials;

•     to prepare and present oral argument, applying principles to assist in developing a coherent and well- structured presentation;

•     to demonstrate their acquisition of selected basic legal writing skills; and

•     to demonstrate computerized research skills, including searching Internet resources and the manipulation of various legal databases.