GRACE LUTHERAN COLLEGE EST. 1978 + GRACE ALONE 11 Legal Studies - Unit 1 Topic 3 & 4 Scaffolding Heading Report Structure Introduction Purpose of Sentencing Background of the Issue Legal Issue Viewpoints Recommendations Justification & Implications Conclusion Task Objective · Title page · Footer - student name, subject, page number · Table of contents 5 · Introduction and conclusion · Graphs & tables labelled and referred to in report. · Communicate the purpose of the report and what will be discussed. 5 o Refer to the overall context of the report (see pg 1). · Identify and describe purposes of sentencing in Queensland · Identify the source of sentencing purposes (eg. Act/principles). 1 · Briefly describe the background to the issue · Describe a case involving reoffending 1 . Analyse the nature and scope of the legal issue (refer to the context of the report) 3 o Trends, patterns of offending and sentencing o You must include evidence (eg. statistics, graphs/tables and in-text referencing) · Interpret different viewpoints 3 · Present two legal alternative sentences to reduce reoffending rates · Identify the consequences of these views · You must include evidence (i.e. in-text referencing) 4 . Make a decision as to which alternative will provide the best outcomes for the victim and society . Justify recommendation/s giving consideration for just and equitable outcomes for the victim and society. 4 . Discuss the implications of the recommendation on the victim and society. Summarise the key aspects of the investigative report. 5
Language and Sequencing Reference List & In-text Referencing Research & Communication Objective · Expression and development of ideas to convey legal meaning 5 · Spelling, grammar · Word limit (refer to Report Format Guide on eGrace) · Reference list - include primary and secondary sources. · In-text referencing - include in the report where necessary. 2 · Format of reference list and in-text referencing - correct documentation using APA referencing in Word