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IRM1501
Introduction to Research for Law and Criminal Justice
2023
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OCT/NOV 2023 PORTFOLIO EXAMINATION
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CONSISTING OF QUESTIONS AND
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Table of Contents
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023 PORTFOLIO - EXAMINATION
Question 1: Discuss document-based research with reference to examples
Question 2: Why is scientific research, as opposed to non-scientific
research, important?
Question 3: Karl Klare describes transformative constitutionalism in the
following words:
―Transformative constitutionalism connotes an enterprise of
inducing large-scale social change through nonviolent political
processes grounded in law. I have in mind a transformation vast
enough to be inadequately captured by the phrase 'reform,' but
something short of or different from 'revolution' in any traditional
sense of the word.‖
Discuss the basic principles of transformative constitutionalism
Question 4: List the relevant principles of ethics in research and provide
examples where necessary?
Question 5: Find the case of S v Makwanyane and Another (CCT3/94) 1995
ZACC 3; 1995 (6) BCLR 665; 1995 (3) SA 391; [1996] 2 CHRLD
164; 1996 (2) SA CR 1 (6 June 1995).
Write an essay about this case, covering the following:
Introduction
Facts of the Case
The Legal Question
The legal questions in issue are whether the death sentences
can and should be confirmed?
Is Capital Punishment For Murder Justifiable?
Is Capital Punishment for Murder Justifiable under the South
African Constitution?
The Decision of the Court
, 3
Demonstrate why this case is important in relation to the notion of
Ubuntu
MAY/JUNE 2023 PORTFOLIO - EXAMINATION
Question 1: Ramokgopa v Nxumalo Case no: 7922/220 175 (8 September
2022)
Facts of the case
Legal Question
Reasons for the decision / Ratio Decidendi
Findings of the case
Order
Question 2: Make a distinction between scientific and non-scientific research
and use examples where necessary
Question 3: Discuss transformative constitutionalism with reference to case
law, books and articles
Introduction
What is Transformative Constitutionalism?
The Declaration of Independence
Conclusion
Question 4: Both academics and legal practitioners when conducting their
research require legal research skills. Discuss the process of
planning research that must be followed when conducting legal
research
Planning research: (a) The systematic approach
Question 5: The Constitutional Court of South Africa in the case of Sidumo v
Rustenburg Platinum Mines Ltd & Others 2007 12 BLLR 1097
(CC) devised a new test to be applied when determining
fairness in dismissal cases. In light of this, write an essay about
this decision and compare it with Schedule 8 provisions of the
Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995, as amended
Introduction
Facts of the case
Reasoning of the Court
The reasonable decision-maker test
, 4
Holding
Schedule 8 of Labour Relations Act - Code of Good Practice:
Dismissal
Conclusion Bibliography
JAN/FEB 2023 PORTFOLIO - EXAMINATION
Question1 Read the case of Ramokgopa v Nxumalo Case no: 7922/220
175 (8 September 2022), which is attached to this paper,
thereafter answer the question below.
Summarise the case in the prescribed manner (facts of the
case, legal question, ratio decidendi or reasons for the decision
and the findings of the case)
Facts of the case
Legal
Reasons for the decision / Ratio Decidendi
Findings of the case
Order
Question 2 Make a distinction between scientific and non-scientific research
and use examples where necessary
Question 3 Discuss transformative constitutionalism with reference to case
law, books and articles
Introduction
What is Transformative Constitutionalism?
The Declaration of Independence
Conclusion
Question 4: Both academics and legal practitioners when conducting their
research require legal research skills. Discuss the process of
planning research that must be followed when conducting legal
research
Planning research: (a) The systematic approach
Question 5: The Constitutional Court of South Africa in the case of Sidumo v
Rustenburg Platinum Mines Ltd & Others 2007 12 BLLR 1097
, 5
(CC) devised a new test to be applied when determining
fairness in dismissal cases. In light of this, write an essay about
this decision and compare it with Schedule 8 provisions of the
Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995, as amended
Introduction
Facts of the case
Reasoning of the Court
The reasonable decision-maker test
Holding
Schedule 8 of Labour Relations Act - Code of Good Practice:
Dismissal
Conclusion
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022 PORTFOLIO – EXAMINATION
Question 1 Read the case of Qwelane v South African Human Rights
Commission and Another [2021] ZACC 22. Provide a summary
of the case in the prescribed manner (facts of the case, legal
question, ratio decidendi or reasons for the decision and the
findings of the case)
Facts of the Case
In the High Court
In the Supreme Court of Appeal
In this Court
Legal Question
Ratio Decidendi or Reasons for the Decision
Findings of the Case
Question 2: Make a distinction between qualitative and quantitative research
methodology and use examples where necessary
Question 3: Discuss plagiarism and use examples where necessary
Introduction
What is plagiarism?
, 6
Forms of academic dishonesty (plagiarism)
Conclusion
Question 4: Discuss relevant ethical aspects that must be considered when
conducting research
Question 5: Write and explain the relevance and importance of
transformative constitutionalism in law research
Bibliography
IN THIS EXAM PACK YOU WILL FIND QUESTIONS & ANSWERS TO THE
FOLLOWING EXAMS:
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023 PORTFOLIO – EXAMINATION
MAY/JUNE 2023 PORTFOLIO – EXAMINATION
JAN/FEB 2023 PORTFOLIO EXAM
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022 PORTFOLIO – EXAMINATION
MAY/JUNE 2022 PORTFOLIO – EXAMINATION
JAN/FEB 2022 PORTFOLIO EXAM
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021 PORTFOLIO – EXAMINATION
JUNE/JULY 2021 PORTFOLIO – EXAMINATION
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2020 PORTFOLIO – EXAMINATION
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023 PORTFOLIO - EXAMINATION
QUESTION 1
Discuss document-based research with reference to examples. (10 marks)
Document-based research is also known as qualitative research or quantitative
research. They are interchangeable. When qualitative research is mentioned, you
should be aware that the research is document-based, and vice versa. Document-
based research entails reviewing sources that are mostly obtained from or found in a
IRM1501
Introduction to Research for Law and Criminal Justice
2023
EXCLUSIVE
OCT/NOV 2023 PORTFOLIO EXAMINATION
&
EXAM PACK
Written by
Camecia Cass
BUY ME TO VIEW THE EXAM PACK
CONSISTING OF QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
, 2
Table of Contents
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023 PORTFOLIO - EXAMINATION
Question 1: Discuss document-based research with reference to examples
Question 2: Why is scientific research, as opposed to non-scientific
research, important?
Question 3: Karl Klare describes transformative constitutionalism in the
following words:
―Transformative constitutionalism connotes an enterprise of
inducing large-scale social change through nonviolent political
processes grounded in law. I have in mind a transformation vast
enough to be inadequately captured by the phrase 'reform,' but
something short of or different from 'revolution' in any traditional
sense of the word.‖
Discuss the basic principles of transformative constitutionalism
Question 4: List the relevant principles of ethics in research and provide
examples where necessary?
Question 5: Find the case of S v Makwanyane and Another (CCT3/94) 1995
ZACC 3; 1995 (6) BCLR 665; 1995 (3) SA 391; [1996] 2 CHRLD
164; 1996 (2) SA CR 1 (6 June 1995).
Write an essay about this case, covering the following:
Introduction
Facts of the Case
The Legal Question
The legal questions in issue are whether the death sentences
can and should be confirmed?
Is Capital Punishment For Murder Justifiable?
Is Capital Punishment for Murder Justifiable under the South
African Constitution?
The Decision of the Court
, 3
Demonstrate why this case is important in relation to the notion of
Ubuntu
MAY/JUNE 2023 PORTFOLIO - EXAMINATION
Question 1: Ramokgopa v Nxumalo Case no: 7922/220 175 (8 September
2022)
Facts of the case
Legal Question
Reasons for the decision / Ratio Decidendi
Findings of the case
Order
Question 2: Make a distinction between scientific and non-scientific research
and use examples where necessary
Question 3: Discuss transformative constitutionalism with reference to case
law, books and articles
Introduction
What is Transformative Constitutionalism?
The Declaration of Independence
Conclusion
Question 4: Both academics and legal practitioners when conducting their
research require legal research skills. Discuss the process of
planning research that must be followed when conducting legal
research
Planning research: (a) The systematic approach
Question 5: The Constitutional Court of South Africa in the case of Sidumo v
Rustenburg Platinum Mines Ltd & Others 2007 12 BLLR 1097
(CC) devised a new test to be applied when determining
fairness in dismissal cases. In light of this, write an essay about
this decision and compare it with Schedule 8 provisions of the
Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995, as amended
Introduction
Facts of the case
Reasoning of the Court
The reasonable decision-maker test
, 4
Holding
Schedule 8 of Labour Relations Act - Code of Good Practice:
Dismissal
Conclusion Bibliography
JAN/FEB 2023 PORTFOLIO - EXAMINATION
Question1 Read the case of Ramokgopa v Nxumalo Case no: 7922/220
175 (8 September 2022), which is attached to this paper,
thereafter answer the question below.
Summarise the case in the prescribed manner (facts of the
case, legal question, ratio decidendi or reasons for the decision
and the findings of the case)
Facts of the case
Legal
Reasons for the decision / Ratio Decidendi
Findings of the case
Order
Question 2 Make a distinction between scientific and non-scientific research
and use examples where necessary
Question 3 Discuss transformative constitutionalism with reference to case
law, books and articles
Introduction
What is Transformative Constitutionalism?
The Declaration of Independence
Conclusion
Question 4: Both academics and legal practitioners when conducting their
research require legal research skills. Discuss the process of
planning research that must be followed when conducting legal
research
Planning research: (a) The systematic approach
Question 5: The Constitutional Court of South Africa in the case of Sidumo v
Rustenburg Platinum Mines Ltd & Others 2007 12 BLLR 1097
, 5
(CC) devised a new test to be applied when determining
fairness in dismissal cases. In light of this, write an essay about
this decision and compare it with Schedule 8 provisions of the
Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995, as amended
Introduction
Facts of the case
Reasoning of the Court
The reasonable decision-maker test
Holding
Schedule 8 of Labour Relations Act - Code of Good Practice:
Dismissal
Conclusion
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022 PORTFOLIO – EXAMINATION
Question 1 Read the case of Qwelane v South African Human Rights
Commission and Another [2021] ZACC 22. Provide a summary
of the case in the prescribed manner (facts of the case, legal
question, ratio decidendi or reasons for the decision and the
findings of the case)
Facts of the Case
In the High Court
In the Supreme Court of Appeal
In this Court
Legal Question
Ratio Decidendi or Reasons for the Decision
Findings of the Case
Question 2: Make a distinction between qualitative and quantitative research
methodology and use examples where necessary
Question 3: Discuss plagiarism and use examples where necessary
Introduction
What is plagiarism?
, 6
Forms of academic dishonesty (plagiarism)
Conclusion
Question 4: Discuss relevant ethical aspects that must be considered when
conducting research
Question 5: Write and explain the relevance and importance of
transformative constitutionalism in law research
Bibliography
IN THIS EXAM PACK YOU WILL FIND QUESTIONS & ANSWERS TO THE
FOLLOWING EXAMS:
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023 PORTFOLIO – EXAMINATION
MAY/JUNE 2023 PORTFOLIO – EXAMINATION
JAN/FEB 2023 PORTFOLIO EXAM
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022 PORTFOLIO – EXAMINATION
MAY/JUNE 2022 PORTFOLIO – EXAMINATION
JAN/FEB 2022 PORTFOLIO EXAM
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021 PORTFOLIO – EXAMINATION
JUNE/JULY 2021 PORTFOLIO – EXAMINATION
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2020 PORTFOLIO – EXAMINATION
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023 PORTFOLIO - EXAMINATION
QUESTION 1
Discuss document-based research with reference to examples. (10 marks)
Document-based research is also known as qualitative research or quantitative
research. They are interchangeable. When qualitative research is mentioned, you
should be aware that the research is document-based, and vice versa. Document-
based research entails reviewing sources that are mostly obtained from or found in a
