Tue, 8/30

Introduction to the course

Syllabus

Complete survey, and review news

Thu, 9/1

Academic writing

Brainstorming topics

Becky Rosenberg, “How to Read an Academic Article,”

Be ready to share an academic article that you like for its style, organization, content

Tue, 9/6

Creating a mind map of your major and minor(s)

Generating topic ideas

Review Syllabi and learning outcomes from your courses

News - Cam

Bring in a draft topic or topics;

Bring in a summary of the key concepts you have learned during your studies

Thu, 9/8

Overview of Sources of Law and Secondary Sources

Narrowing your topic

Fajans, Chapter 1-2

“What is a primary source?”, http://guides.library.harvard.edu/HistSciInfo/primary

News - Anesu

Tue, 9/13

Research Review – Peer Work

Developing a Thesis

Fajans, Chapter 3

News - 

Abstract / topic summary due

Thu, 9/15

Networking

Social Media guide

CAS LinkedIn intro guide

CAS LinkedIn detailed guide

Bobcat Connect

Interview a legal scholar or practitioner in your topic area.

News- Sage

Tue, 9/20

Pro Bono and the legal profession

Presentation of topics 

John M.A. DiPippa, "Drowning Children and Pro Bono" 

News –

Abstract / topic summary due

Thu, 9/22

Review of Bluebook Citation Format

Developing an Annotated Bibliography

Common Law and Law Related Research Review

University of North Carolina guide to writing an annotated bibliography.

“A Guide to the Bluebook,”

Fajans, Chapter 4

News - Angelina

Tue, 9/27

How to write a literature review

3 handouts on literature reviews (in Blackboard)

Fajans, Chapter 7.

Annotated Bibliography Due

Thu, 9/29

Optional advanced legal research class

A reference librarian will be in class to help us with advanced legal research and I can meet with you individually.

Tue, 10/4

How to Get Ideas on Paper

Fajans, Chapter 5.; be prepared to share your literature review with your peers

Literature Review Due 

News - Amber

Thu, 10/6

No class / optional individual sessions

Work on your research

Tue, 10/11

Thesis Framework – Peer Review Proper English Style and Usage for Law Review Articles

Fajans, Chapters 6.

Richard C. Wydick, “Plain English for Lawyers,” California Law Review 66:4 (July 1978): 727-765.

News –

Thesis outline due

Thu, 10/13

Individual meetings

Tue, 10/18

Individual meetings

Thu, 10/20

Individual meetings

Tue, 10/25

The Revision Process 

Fajans, Chapter 7-9.

Peer review exercise

Draft for peer review due (section 1 of your thesis)

News - Megan

Thu, 10/27

No class / optional individual sessions 

Work on your research

Tue, 11/1

No class / optional individual sessions

Work on your research

Thu, 11/3

Review Academic Publishing in the Law

Fajans, Chapter 10.

Peer review exercise

Draft for peer review due (section 2 of your project)

Tue, 11/8

No class / optional individual sessions

Work on your research

Thu, 11/10

No class / optional individual sessions 

Work on your research

Tue, 11/15

No class / optional individual sessions

Work on your research

Full Thesis Due

News -

Thu, 11/17

Oral Advocacy and Presentation 

Practice presentations

Tue, 11/22

No class Thanksgiving Break 

Thu, 11/24

Tue, 11/29

Thesis Defenses

Cam & Anesu 

Thu, 12/1

Thesis Defenses

Amber & Angelina 

Tue, 12/6

Thesis Defenses

Sage & Megan

Thu, 12/8

Final Thesis Due

Th, 12/15

1pm

Time and date can tentative 

Final Exercise