Assignment 3
Using
the taught reading material and other scholarly articles examine and analyze
the following essay question:
What was the significance of Pepper
v Hart in terms of modern approaches to statutory interpretation?
Along
with the recommended readings included in this week’s section, support
your paper with a minimum of three (3) appropriate scholarly resources.
Your
paper should reflect scholarly writing and APA Referencing standard. Be
sure to adhere to Academic Integrity Policy by avoiding plagiarism
through text-citing and acknowledging work of other authors.
The
word count for this assignment is 2000 words (+/- 10%) – excluding the
title page (front page), table of contents and list of references.
Students will decide on the appropriate structure and
content. However, we expect to see the following elements:
1. Introduction: Good and appropriate introduction to the
topic. Set the scene of the assignment. Make sure to define the primary aim of
your essay in the introduction.
2. Main body: Present and discuss the issues of the topic.
Demonstrate in-depth critical examination and discuss evidence of independent
research on the topic. Search the related literature using a variety of sources
such as textbooks, academic and scientific journals. Organize and structure
your work so that the reader can follow the line of the argument. Link the
paragraphs by using linking words.
3. Conclusions: The conclusion section is an integral part
of every project. Writing a good concluding paragraph can be challenging.
Restate your thesis and summarize your main points of evidence for the reader.
Similarly to the introduction section, the conclusion should be interesting!
The conclusion should summarize the main points of your assignment.
4. Implications: Demonstrate what you have learnt from your
assignment, by addressing the central question and adequately summarize the
findings of your research.
