Independent Study Unit
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INDEPENDENT STUDY UNIT
GRADE 11 LAW
TOPIC:
Refer to the suggestions at the bottom of this sheet and select one which interests you. If you prefer to select a topic of your choice, be sure to have it approved by me first!
NOTE: THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE PERSON PER TOPIC!
LENGTH: 6-8 typed pages + a title page, and complete works cited list
VALUE: 10% (NOTE: THIS IS AN ESSENTIAL ASSIGNMENT – FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ESSAY WILL RESULT IN AN INCOMPLETION OF THIS COURSE)
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Selection of Topic: Monday Nov 15th
Submission of First Draft
Of Thesis Statement: Friday Nov 19th
Submission of Second Draft
Of Thesis Statement and Friday Nov 26th
Full Bibliography:
Four Pages Content Friday Dec 6th
Presentation Concept Due Friday Dec 6th
DUE DATE: Tuesday Jan 4th
CRITERIA:
You are required to research and investigate a Canadian legal issue. Your paper must be in the form of an argumentativeTHESIS, which explains your position on the topic, supported by expert opinions, examples, quotes, facts, etc. Your paper will be submitted through Turn It In. You must include all sources used in the preparation in a works cited, in addition to citing throughout the essay. Any plagiarism will result in a “0”.
SUGGESTED TOPICS:
The Death Penalty Debate / Native Rights, Homosexual rights / Organized Crime in CanadaCensorship / Euthanasia / Forensic Science in Canada
Prison Conditions and Reform / Affirmative Action / Immigration Issues
Surrogate Mothers / Animal Rights / Youth Criminal Justice Act
Computer Crimes / Plea Bargaining / Questionable Defenses
Drinking and Driving Laws / Prostitution / Legalization of Drugs
Gambling / Sexual Assault Laws / Police and Minorities
Youth Gangs in Canada / Gun Control Laws / Privacy Laws
Social Host Liabilities / Japanese Internment / Do We Need Juries?
Family Law (needs changing?) / Landlord/Tenant Act / Supreme Court Decisions
Was the War Measures Act Necessary? / Canadian Cases of Injustice: (Donald Marshall / David Milgaard / Guy Paul Moran / Stephen Truscott) / Cyber bullying, Identity Theft, Voting/Electoral process, Transportation laws,
STAGE # 1- ISU CONFERENCE SHEET
NAME: ______
TOPIC: ______
THESIS STATEMENT:
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REFERENCE SOURCES:
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TOPIC STRENGTHS:AREAS OF CONCERN:
* Focused?* Too difficult, material not accessible
* Controversial?* Too broad, needs to be more specific
* Worthy of Research?* Does not relate to matter of Law
* Argumentative topic?
* A research paper only?
* Based on emotions?