TBF4561

Research project - tax

Mr Andrew McNicol

6 points
* Private research
* Caulfield

Objectives Upon completion of this subject the students should be able to conduct research into specialised topic of taxation law at an advanced level; present the results of such research in writing of a professional standard; and competently present the results of the research orally in a departmental seminar.

Synopsis The Graduate Diploma in Taxation offers students an option to complete up to two subjects by way of research project. Each project requires a student to undertake original research on a topic which is an extension of issues covered in one of the coursework subjects previously completed or being taken in the same semester. Students must complete a paper of between 5000 and 7000 words for each project and may also be required to present their research in a departmental seminar.

Assessment The research paper is normally worth 100% of the assessment for this subject. If required, seminar presentation may be worth up to 20%.

Prescribed texts

Campbell E M Presentation of legal theses rev. edn, Faculty of Law, Monash U, 1987
Commonwealth of Australia Style manual for authors, editors and printers 5th edn, AGPS, 1994
Graduate Studies Committee Theses in law Faculty of Law, Monash U, 1990
McNicol A and Gumley W Taxation research and writing: A guide for graduate students Syme Taxation Research Unit, Monash U, May 1995