Chapter 1
Legal Research Basics and Process
Meaning, objectives, and importance of research in law
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Types of legal research: Descriptive, Analytical, and Explanatory
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Formulation of a research topic and problem identification
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Literary survey and review of previous research
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Developing a research plan and schedule
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Meaning and components of research design
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Exploratory and conclusive research designs
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Formulation and characteristics of a good hypothesis
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Types of hypotheses: Null and Alternative
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Methods of testing hypotheses in legal studies
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Doctrinal research: Sources and methodologies
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Empirical (Non-doctrinal) research: Significance and process
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Tools of data collection: Observation, Interview, and Questionnaire
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Sampling techniques in legal research
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Use of technology and online legal databases
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Chapter 4
Legal Writing and Citation Style
Essentials of clear and effective legal writing
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The Bluebook and other international citation standards
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Drafting of research papers for law journals
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Preparing case comments and book reviews
medium • 4 min read
Structuring arguments and legal reasoning
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Format and structure of an LLM dissertation
medium • 1 min read
Plagiarism and its legal and ethical implications
medium • 2 min read
Role of peer review in legal publication
medium • 3 min read
Protecting participant confidentiality in empirical studies
medium • 4 min read
Dissemination and presentation of research findings
medium • 5 min read