{"id":14755,"date":"2023-04-16T20:49:28","date_gmt":"2023-04-16T20:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/the-mnaghten-rules-are-sound-but-not-sufficient-they-should-be-amended-to-include-a-description-of-the-integration-of-the-various-functions-of-personality-specifically-when-defendants-struggle-with\/"},"modified":"2023-04-16T20:49:28","modified_gmt":"2023-04-16T20:49:28","slug":"the-mnaghten-rules-are-sound-but-not-sufficient-they-should-be-amended-to-include-a-description-of-the-integration-of-the-various-functions-of-personality-specifically-when-defendants-struggle-with","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/the-mnaghten-rules-are-sound-but-not-sufficient-they-should-be-amended-to-include-a-description-of-the-integration-of-the-various-functions-of-personality-specifically-when-defendants-struggle-with\/","title":{"rendered":"the M’Naghten rules are sound but not sufficient. They should be amended to include a description of the integration of the various functions of personality, specifically when defendants struggle with complex psychological disorders such as schizophrenia."},"content":{"rendered":"
Research Project Parameters<\/div>\n
Purpose<\/div>\n
The purpose of this research project is ultimately to state and prove a claim. This paper is not an essay or overview of a<\/div>\n
topic, nor is it a personal narrative using the first person; it is intended to be a report on the findings about a topic. The<\/div>\n
paper will be well-researched and include a body of knowledge on the topic. Instead of just writing a report or essay, the<\/div>\n
writer will make a claim and use facts, statistics, the results of studies, and opinions from expert sources to support the<\/div>\n
thesis\/claim. It should reflect your understanding of research methods, legal research methods and legal studies topics<\/div>\n
learned in the course.<\/div>\n
The project should reflect familiarity with scholarly research on the proposed topic and should discuss scholars\u2019 opinions<\/div>\n
and findings about the topic while analyzing thoughts. The research should be synthesized so the paper contains intelligent,<\/div>\n
insightful observations about the topic. This project requires evidence to be integrated with insights, thoughts and beliefs<\/div>\n
that should be backed up by the ideas and information in the sources relied on to make your point. It should not be a<\/div>\n
regurgitation of information. The purpose is to research and interpret research to make a significant contribution to the<\/div>\n
literature on the topic. Ultimately, the project should be well-researched, well-written, authoritative and interesting to read.<\/div>\n
Directions<\/div>\n
Your paper should focus on a law you think should be changed. It must be based on the topic you chose for the formal topic<\/div>\n
proposal. You must make an argument or take a side on this topic. You will identify the legal issue, and a specific law that<\/div>\n
mandates that legal issue and argue that it should be changed. Depending on the type of law chosen you will discuss how<\/div>\n
that change would happen, i.e., new legislation or overturning an existing opinion. You will discuss the law and its<\/div>\n
background. You will do a literature review that surveys the scholarly literature around your topic to synthesize and analyze<\/div>\n
how other researchers have approached this issue and questions similar to your own. You will also discuss the methods<\/div>\n
you used to do the research for this assignment. Lastly your analysis should discuss your stance on the topic and the<\/div>\n
reasons that the law should be changed and integrate the legal theories and philosophy learned in the course.<\/div>\n
This is not an essay, term paper or report about a subject, there must be an argument. You must make an argument, and<\/div>\n
use scholarly research to help strengthen the credibility of your argument. For instance, do not just explain that global<\/div>\n
warming is bad, explain WHY it is bad, who it affects, what causes it, and what you think can be done about it. An argument<\/div>\n
against global warming should identify a law in place that impacts global warming and discuss how and why it should be<\/div>\n
changed. You will need to analyze the law from a socio-legal perspective based on the readings and theories presented in<\/div>\n
the course.<\/div>\n
The research paper should include these sections:<\/div>\n
Introduction<\/div>\n
This is the polished version of Paragraphs One & Two in the Annotated Bibliography Assignment. Please ensure that<\/div>\n
feedback from Professor Clay has been incorporated into these paragraphs. The introduction should summarize<\/div>\n
and give context to the topic for the reader. Briefly summarize findings on the subject – If the sources disagree about<\/div>\n
the value of or perspective on the subject, point out the areas of disagreement. The introduction should not<\/div>\n
meander around the point of the paper.<\/div>\n
The introduction should also \u201chook\u201d the reader. Think about starting with example, a quote, a statistic, a question,<\/div>\n
a fact, an opposing opinion, etc. Also, use concrete language and specific example to grab the reader. It should end <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
with a solid statement– something that makes the think, or at the very least makes understand the topic and want<\/div>\n
to read more about it. There should be no quotes in the conclusion, unless it is there as an \u201cattention-getter\u201d.<\/div>\n
Body of the Paper<\/div>\n
The body should include any relevant background facts, background law, a literature review, research methods,<\/div>\n
and a discussion and analysis. Use subheadings, perfected from the annotated outline, to separate different<\/div>\n
aspects of the project which support the thesis. The body should provide supporting evidence to support the thesis,<\/div>\n
in a logical, developed manner. The paper should cover the history or explanation of the issue at hand; how it<\/div>\n
became a problem and how to solve the problem. Include a literature review that discusses the main scholarly<\/div>\n
research on the topic and a methodology section that discusses how you did your research to get to the conclusion.<\/div>\n
Include an introduction and conclusion that present and summarize the problem. It should include the following<\/div>\n
parts:<\/div>\n
1. Background<\/div>\n
This section summarizes any information that the reader must understand about the topic. Think of this as<\/div>\n
the \u201cfact\u201d section. Here you are presenting the problem and defining it. Here is where statistics, examples and<\/div>\n
information about your topic or the phenomena are presented.<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 This section should be around 1600 words in the FINAL project<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 This should expand on the information from the topic proposal, annotated outline\/bibliography and the<\/div>\n
preliminary legal research assignment<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Include information about the law or laws that apply to the topic \u2013 this will ultimately be a synthesized<\/div>\n
version of your Preliminary Legal Research Analysis Assignment \u2013 make sure it discusses the law that<\/div>\n
you found, what it does and who it applies to and give context<\/div>\n
2. Literature Review<\/div>\n
The literature review should be a descriptive summary of the research previously studied about this topic. The<\/div>\n
literature review should demonstrate that you can summarize the scholarly literature on your topic, organize<\/div>\n
and analyze this literature and the main methodological approaches used to investigate your topic, and provide<\/div>\n
a rationale for your own proposed research. The purpose of the literature review is to inform readers of the<\/div>\n
significant knowledge and ideas that have been established. This section should compare, contrast and\/or<\/div>\n
connect findings identified when reviewing scholarly work. This section should include ONLY scholarly literature<\/div>\n
(books, book chapters, peer reviewed\/law review articles).<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 This should be around 1000 words in the FINAL project<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Please include sub-sub-headings that organize the literature<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Articles should be organized by sorting and classifying their findings meaningfully\u2014always consider the<\/div>\n
original topic and research question when choosing sources and including them in the literature review<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Remember the 5 C\u2019s of Writing: Cite, Compare, Contrast, Critique, and Connect<\/div>\n
3. Research Plan\/Methods<\/div>\n
This section should discuss the methods and sources used to do this research, include specific references to<\/div>\n
sites, databases, key texts or authors integral to the project. Include information on the research you engaged<\/div>\n
in and how you found the laws and scholarly research that apply to your topic. Include here also references to<\/div>\n
less traditional research methods– fieldwork, interviews, surveys, etc. — applicable to your topic.<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 This section should be about 400 words in the FINAL project<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Explain the methods used to answer your research question<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Address the limitations of these methods, and any anticipated issues<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Include specific examples of texts, methodologies, and search strategies<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Give the rationale for this particular research plan<\/div>\n
4. Analysis & Discussion<\/div>\n
This is the crux of your paper. This section should include a discussion of your topic and the reasons that you<\/div>\n
think that the law should be changed. Additionally, it should also address the background and social context<\/div>\n
of the law. Using concepts learned in the course you should discuss the societal norms and values surround<\/div>\n
the law (or your proposed change to it) and a discussion of what the law and its changes would have on<\/div>\n
society.<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 This section should be at least 2500 words in the FINAL project<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Do not just show that it fits the law; also persuade your reader that it’s practically and morally sound<\/span><\/div>\n
(this is the policy argument).<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Using the sources from your annotated bibliography and literature review explain the topic you are<\/div>\n
writing about<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Presentation of your position<\/div>\n
o Presents and supports each reason<\/div>\n
o Each reason is tied to a value or belief held by the audience<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Summarize Opposing Views<\/div>\n
o Refute or concede to opposing views<\/div>\n
o Show weakness in opposing views<\/div>\n
o May concede to some strengths in the opposing view<\/div>\n
Conclusion<\/div>\n
The conclusion should NOT be merely a summary of the paper, nor should it be a repeat of the introduction. It<\/div>\n
should be thoughtful and interesting and wrap up the research project. The conclusion should synthesize the earlier<\/div>\n
sections of the paper while addressing broader implications (i.e., the “So What?” of the project). It should make the<\/div>\n
reader understand why the information and analysis in the paper matters and makes sense. This is the last chance<\/div>\n
to inform and persuade the reader. The conclusion should convey a sense of closure, and explain the implications.<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 The conclusion is not the place to make a new argument or add new content not previously discussed<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Sums up argument<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Leaves a strong, lasting impression<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Calls for action or relates the topic to a larger context of issues<\/div>\n
Bibliography\/Works Cited<\/div>\n
The bibliography is a list of all the sources used in the project. It should come at the very end of the assignment<\/div>\n
after the paper and any appendices. You may include sources from your annotated bibliography. This is not a<\/div>\n
regurgitation of your annotated bibliography assignment, and you should not simply cut and paste your annotated<\/div>\n
bibliography into the end of this project.<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 The bibliography is NOT included in the word count for this assignment<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Every source relied on in the paper should be included in the bibliography<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 The bibliography should be a separate section of the paper at the end of the paper, it should be labeled<\/div>\n
Bibliography<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 The bibliography should be a comprehensive of all sources relied on for the research paper \u2013 it should<\/div>\n
expand upon the sources from the annotated bibliography assignment<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 There must be a bibliography at the end, in addition to the footnotes\/endnotes used to cite sources<\/div>\n
within the paper<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Use either Chicago style for the bibliography and footnotes<\/div>\n
Deliverables<\/div>\n
Save and submit as a WORD document with the file name: {last name} \u2013 JLC281.004 \u2013 Spring 2023 \u2013 Research Project<\/div>\n
Draft<\/div>\n
Page length: there is no page length for this assignment. The paper itself should be at least 5,500 words (excluding the<\/div>\n
bibliography). The project will be graded on the word count and the quality of its distribution, not the number of pages.<\/div>\n
Citation Format: The Chicago citation format is required. This includes footnotes or endnotes and a bibliography. (NO intext citations are allowed)<\/div>\n
Font & Margins: All margins must be 1 inch around. Any font may be used as long as it is readable (and NOT Comic Sans).<\/div>\n
Formatting: Don’t forget the power of visual presentation. How the paper looks reflects on the quality of the paper, its<\/div>\n
argument and the writer. Think about things such as whether subheads should be bold? Should there be bullet lists and<\/div>\n
whether they should be indented or flush against the left margin? Think about how to break the paper into sections,<\/div>\n
consider using formatting tools such as horizontal lines, color, boxes, shading, etc. to format the text. Think about <\/div>\n
embedding relevant images (which should be cited of course) — not as decoration — but as evidence for the argument?<\/span><\/div>\n
Consider using techniques learned in the Linkedin Learning exercise.<\/div>\n
Grammar & Style: The paper will be graded based on grammar and style. Make sure the paper is proofread. If necessary<\/div>\n
consult the AU Writing Center for help. Be aware of style, language, word choice, sentence structure, diction, syntax, and<\/div>\n
punctuation and ensure they align with standard usage in academic writing. Also, please do not use 1st or 2nd person<\/div>\n
pronouns: you, I, we, me, us, our, mine, your, etc.<\/div>\n
Reminders & Information<\/div>\n
Sources:<\/div>\n
Include at least 20 sources in the final paper (this is a floor not a ceiling \u2013 feel free to use more than 20 sources). It is<\/div>\n
expected that you use the sources from previous assignments in the research project. Those sources should be<\/div>\n
supplemented with additional research sources. It is mandatory that a variety of scholarly, popular press, internet and legal<\/div>\n
research resources will be used. Do not just choose sources that you will use once you must integrate them into the different<\/div>\n
portions of your paper.<\/div>\n
There is no limit on the number of sources, but they should all be relevant to the topic and not just included to make the<\/div>\n
bibliography more substantial. Sources must include:<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 At least 2 sources must be a book or treatise (print or e-book)<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 At least 8 sources must be peer-reviewed, scholarly journal articles (this guide can help determine which sources<\/div>\n
are scholarly – http:\/\/guides.lib.utexas.edu\/evaluate) (Select the number and type\/mix of sources required)<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 At least 1 source must be a primary legal source (case, statute, administrative regulation or court\/procedural rule)<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 At least 2 sources must be a secondary legal source, i.e., treatise or law review article<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 At least 1 source must be a secondary statistical source (Statistics should be integrated into the research project.<\/div>\n
This does not require a full-blown statistical analysis, but particularly in the background section, statistics will<\/div>\n
explain the problem or its solution.)<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 At least 2 sources that oppose your argument<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 At least 2 news articles with background information about the topic<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 The remaining sources may be government or NGO reports, web pages or other informative material (keep in<\/div>\n
mind \u201cinformation literacy\u201d<\/div>\n
If having trouble selecting sources please make an appointment with Professor Clay or our librarian, Olivia Ivey<\/div>\n
(oivey@wcl.american.edu) to help with source collection.<\/div>\n
Integrating sources:<\/div>\n
Synthesize the information gained from sources and weave them into the discourse, sources should be used as evidence<\/div>\n
to support key points. The paper should not be a string of quotes, because this shows no attempt to understand or analyze<\/div>\n
the information. Make sure to use original ideas and words; quotes and paraphrases should only support words and ideas.<\/div>\n
Avoiding Plagiarism:<\/div>\n
Use sources responsibly and follow guidelines for quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing. ALL SOURCES MUST BE CITED.<\/div>\n
There is no limit on the number of citations (footnotes or endnotes) allowed. Attribute all work and thought that is not your<\/div>\n
own to sources. Please refer to the CREDO exercises, readings and lecture on summarizing, paraphrasing, quoting and<\/div>\n
avoiding plagiarism.<\/div>\n
Here are some reminders on avoiding plagiarism:<\/div>\n
Cite NO need to cite<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 When using or referring to somebody else\u2019s words or<\/div>\n
ideas from a magazine, book, newspaper, song, TV<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 When writing about your own experiences,<\/div>\n
observations, insights, thoughts or conclusions about<\/div>\n
a subject <\/div>\n
program, movie, Web page, computer program, letter,<\/span><\/div>\n
advertisement, or any other medium<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Using information gained through interviewing another<\/div>\n
person<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Copying the exact words or a “unique phrase” from<\/div>\n
somewhere<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Paraphrasing or summarizing another\u2019s work<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Reprinting any diagrams, illustrations, charts, and<\/div>\n
pictures<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Using any statistics<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 When using “common knowledge”<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 When compiling generally accepted facts<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 When writing up your own experimental results<\/div>\n
Appendices:<\/div>\n
Graphics or charts should only be used if they can clarify concepts in the paper. Do not use them just to take up space or<\/div>\n
shirk on writing. If including large graphics or charts, they should be in separate appendices and labeled A, B, and so on.<\/div>\n
Refer to these appendices when the issue is discussed in the body of the paper. Make sure to give any graphs or charts<\/div>\n
context and to cite appropriately.<\/div>\n
Project Checklist (Not comprehensive\u2014just some things to consider)<\/div>\n
\uf0fc Does the bibliography have substantial entries that support the thesis?<\/div>\n
\uf0fc Is the thesis stated in the introduction?<\/div>\n
\uf0fc Is the evidence properly cited?<\/div>\n
\uf0fc Is it clear to the reader what law applies?<\/div>\n
\uf0fc Is the paper properly numbered (page numbers)?<\/div>\n
\uf0fc Is the first person used? Contractions?<\/div>\n
\uf0fc Is the evidence derived from valid sources?<\/div>\n
\uf0fc Are statistics included?<\/div>\n
\uf0fc Are endnotes\/footnotes used?<\/div>\n
\uf0fc Is the law discussed correctly?<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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