Canberra Law Review (8672.2)

The unit will cover topics and skills including: - the process of scholarly publishing, including peer-reviewing, editing and publication.- the concepts of scholarly research and 'publishable quality'. - skills in research writing, editing, citation in the context of academic publishing.

Learning outcomes

explain and understand the nature and publication of scholarly research, particularly research in law
explain, understand and perform the tasks involved in the editing and publication of an academic law journal
critically assess the standard of academic research in law according to set criteria;
demonstrate highly developed skills in scholarly writing, editing, proofing and citation using the Australian Guide to Legal Citation.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

Permission of the unit convener required

Corequisites

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.