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Assignment
The paper must be typed on a computer and comply with the following r
Assignment
The paper must be typed on a computer and comply with the following requirements:
Font: Times New Roman, font size 12 and a line spacing of 1.5.
Word count: The length of the home assignment should not exceed 4000 words.
If the students exceed the word count, the essay will not be sent to grading.
Footnotes should be included in the word count of the main text. Not included in this count:
the front page (with name and title etc), summary, table of contents and references
(bibliography).
Please remember to include footnotes in word count!
See user guide below (User Guide for Microsoft Word, page 41)
Template: Students are required to use the template which can be found here:
http://www.jus.uio.no/english/studies/studentservices/juriteket/
The template is named template-assignment, and the format is .rtf.
On the same webpage you will find the User Guide for Microsoft Word when writing the term
paper. If you still have problems with using the template after reading the user guide, please
contact Juriteket, (3rd floor, Domus Nova); the Law faculty’s IT-service for students
(information on webpage above).
Structure
Technically the paper should be as good as possible: well organized in titles and subtitles,
footnotes and references. The paper should follow the following recommended structure for
each question:
(1) Table of contents
(2) Introduction.
The introduction is to be placed in the beginning of the paper and should contain the
following:
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– Interpretation of essay question and formulation of research question, reasons you would
give for formulating this/these question/s including a short explanation of the relevant
background or context;
– Clarification of terms (or definitions) if necessary
– Presentation of the structure of the text (an overview of the chapters).
(3) Methodology (optional).
If relevant, a discussion of methodological issues that the research question raises and how
you want to address these issues, including a description of the main sources that you will use
in your assignment (e.g., an overview over applicable legal standards, procedures and
sources).
(4) Main text (body)
This is the section where you develop the arguments.
(5) Conclusion
(6) Annex: List of references (bibliography) or use of legal style formatting with references in
the footnotes.
The use of footnotes and references in the bibliography should be consistent
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