Mr. Aldunate
CLN 4U1: Canadian and International Law
Independent Study Unit Proposal
Name:____________________________
1. Research Topic
Date:__________
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Write a brief description of the topic you plan to investigate.
2. Specific Focus Topic
Identify the controversial nature of your topic. (i.e. Why might people have different opinions?)
On which side do you propose to argue on? Why?
3. Description of Research Plan Topic
These are the first steps I took to begin this investigation:
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What types of data/information would be really helpful to win your argument? (i.e. statistics (eStat), expert opinions,
interviews, newspaper clippings, journals, specific periodicals, books, films, etc.)
4. Methodology and Resources to Consult Topic
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List the name and position of people who might provide assistance in attacking this topic:
List the books you have found thus far in this area of study:
List the articles/pamphlets discovered to date:
List the websites found thus far:
Schedule:
Mon
APRIL 12
Tues
Wed
Thurs
15
Culminating
Performance Task
Introduction
22
Fri
13
14
16
19
CPT Topic Selection
20
21
26
27
28
29
30
MAY 3
4
5
6
7
10
11
13
14
20
21
23
Proposal Due
Annotated
Bibliography Due
12
Thesis and
Relevant Law Due
17
18
19
Essay Outline Due
24
25
31
JUNE 1
Final Essay Due!
26
27
28