Oral presentation

Oral presentation

1. Groups of four

   • 5 minutes each
   • Marked as a group
   • Be concise and get to the point
     • If you make a good point, pause for a second to let the point sink in
       • Talk to the examiners

2. Conducted Weeks 18-23

   • Conducted on Wed afternoons

3. Debate style.

   • two will argue for. Two against
     • Scholarly articles will be required. eg cases, policy documents etc

4. No powerpoints but notes are allowed

5. The statement: The coroners and justice act 2009 has dramatically altered the way in which partial defences of loss of control and diminished responsibility are constructed and applied

   • 200 word summary/commentary of how you worked collectively. The percentage of work should be identified
     • Should add up to 100
   • Research: Case law, policy arguments, scholarly articles etc
     • Research the terms in the question
   • Finish on a good note.

6. Bullet pointed plan should be submitted

   • along with list of sources authorities (no more than a page).
     • What it is you're arguing and what you'll be using to support this argument.
       • Skeleton argument will also give you a structure