Republic of the Philippines

Bulacan State University

City of Malolos, Bulacan
Tel/Fax (044) 919-7800 loc.1083

COLLEGE OF LAW
COURSE SYLLABUS IN
(Legal Research and Thesis Writing)
First (1st) Semester; S.Y. 2020-2021

A. Couse Description:
This course provides an introduction to the tools, methods and techniques
used in legal research including the Philippine Constitution, statutes,
implementing rules and regulations, jurisprudence, legal references, and
electronic sources. Students research actual case problems as well as write
and defend legal thesis.

B. Course Objectives:
At the end of the subject course, the students shall be able to:
1. Master the art of good legal research.
2. Know where to look and how to look for research materials.
3. Properly cite and acknowledge their sources.
4. Produce quality research works.
5. Adequately prepare and defend their legal theses.

C. Course Outline:
I. Introduction:
A. Definition
B. Application
C. Target Audience
D. Political Structure
E. Law Schools
F. Government Libraries and Websites
G. Publishers
H. The Official Gazette

Assigned Cases
II. Midterm Coverage:
A. Sources
1. The Philippine Constitution
2. Statutes
3. Implementing Rules and Regulations
4. Jurisprudence
5. Legal References
6. Non-Legal Sources

Assigned Cases
 B. Interviews
1. Selection of Person to be Interviewed
2. Limitation of the Issue or Topic
3. Choice of Questions
4. Schedule of Interview
5. Documentation
6. Manner of Interview

Assigned Cases

C. Citations
1. Plagiarism
2. Fair Use
3. Intellectual Property Code
4. Law and Issuances

D. Jurisprudence
E. Legal Materials
F. Non-Legal Materials
G. Electronic Sources

Assigned Cases

III. Final Coverage:

A. Research Paper
1. Outline
2. Content
3. Editing
4. Style

B. Research Topic
1. Choose a topic of law
2. Think of a title
3. Availability and Accessibility of Related Literature
4. Logistics
5. Plan of Action

C. Writing Research Paper

1. Introduction
2. Background
3. Analysis/Discussion
4. Conclusions and Recommendations

D. Course References (prescribed textbook/s):

Aquino, David Robert C. 2014. Legal Research Revised Edition.
Central Book, Supply, Inc.

Strunk, Jr., William. 2012. The Elements of Style. Start Publishing

LLC.

E. Standard Grading System (for minor/elective subjects) :

Class standing -25%
(Attendance/Quizzes/Recitation/Case Digest)
Midterm -35%
Finals -40%
TOTAL: -100%
Prepared by:

ROWENA H. RAMA-CHAVEZ
Guest Lecturer

Noted by:

DR. NENITA H. DELA CRUZ-TUAZON

Dean
BulSU-College of Law