1.1.1. The research proposal is logical and rational.

1.1.2. The research proposal represents a feasible and coherent project.

1.2.1. The proposal represents a problem area in the law or in socio-economic legal policy. which is worthy of investigation.

1.2.2. The proposal will address an existing or anticipated problem in society which could-be addressed by law.

1.3.1. The learner demonstrates knowledge of the current state of knowledge in the field

1.3.2. The learner is able to articulate the areas of the field of research which are worthy of further investigation

2.1.1. The learner collects information using appropriate research tools.

2.1.2. The learner understands the importance of the hierarchy of legal sources.

2.2.1. The learner is able to select information relevant to the topic of inquiry

2.2.2. The learner is able to evaluate the importance of the information collected relative to the tonic of inquiry

3.1.1. The learner makes progress without close supervision

3.1.2. The learner works in a systematic and methodical way.

3.2.1. The Learner makes appropriate and justifiable decisions concerning the direction of the process of research

4.1.1. The learner utilises appropriate theoretical approaches.

4.1.2. The theories adopted are properly integrated with the corpus of knowledge under investigation.

4.2.1. The solutions suggested are fully justified by the research findings.

4.2.2. The research conclusions are rational and logical

5.1.1. The thesis is logical.

5.1.2. The arrangement is rational..

5.1.3. The conclusions are justified.

5.2.1. There are minimal spelling errors in the thesis.

5.2.2. The grammar, style and syntax are correct and ammoniate.

6.1.1. New insights are demonstrated.

6.1.2. The arrangement of the knowledge is novel and original.

6.1.3. The learner makes a substantial contribution to legal knowledge.

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

Continuous assessment will take place through the evaluation of the research proposal, and through regular review of the research process by the learner and the supervisor

Summative assessment will consist of the production of a thesis and such oral or written examinations and practicals as are prescribed by the Senate

Formative and summative assessment are closely integrated by means of a periodic review of the research process in meetings between the supervisor and the learner