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Toby's Research Tips - Lesson 1 - Connectors
Posted by Toby Rorvall Cu... to Manchester Metropolitan University blog on the 6th November 2012.
Dear students,
I will be starting a series of tips on how to improve your research skills on LexisNexis. First tip is connectors. On most pages under cases, legislation and journals etc. there is a "search terms" box. In this box you can type...
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Nigerian cyber credibilities!
Posted by Toby Rorvall Cu... to Manchester Metropolitan University blog on the 10th October 2012.
I don't know if it is a myth or true, but Nigeria have become famous for their high levels of cyber fraud. We have probably, and more probably than not gotten an e-mail stating that if we just give a Nigerian prince or what not a bit of cash and he...
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The icing on the racist cake!
Posted by Toby Rorvall Cu... to Manchester Metropolitan University blog on the 18th April 2012.
A cake was cut in the Museum of Modern Art this Sunday and gave rise to one of the most vivid discussions in media regarding not only racism, but also the boundries of Freedom of Expression. The cake depicts a black woman as a stereotype of what the...
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Freedom of Expression in Europa and Jamaica - Do they mix?
Posted by Toby Rorvall Cu... to Manchester Metropolitan University blog on the 13th April 2012.
Sizzla is a Jamaican Dancehall star as so many others. Problem is that some of his tracks is inciting violence and even murder against gay men. Even though he promised many European event managers that he would not preform these tracks, he did so...
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What is a law degree good for?
Posted by Toby Rorvall Cu... to Manchester Metropolitan University blog on the 13th April 2012.
The thought arised, when I saw a friend complaining about how much harder it is to read for a Law Degree in comparison to so many academic degrees. My conclusion after thinking about it is that unlike many degrees it isa degree of a certain value to...
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The European Union? Who is that?
Posted by Toby Rorvall Cu... to Manchester Metropolitan University blog on the 13th March 2012.
After the Lisbon Treaty the European Union became a legal person. This means that the European Union will be able to sign international treaties. The last known one signed appear to be ACTA (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement). But signing is not...
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Evaluating the Sources!
Posted by Toby Rorvall Cu... to Manchester Metropolitan University blog on the 9th March 2012.
LexisLibrary may be a great tool for research, but what happens when you can't find what you are looking for? The stance of the Law Department is that you should not use Wikipedia or Google to find sources. But NGO's material may only be found through...
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Cultur relativism and the notion of an absolut right and wrong!
Posted by Toby Rorvall Cu... to Manchester Metropolitan University blog on the 28th February 2012.
There are many people that believe that there are two sides to a problem. Either it is right or wrong. The rule of law is believed to reflect this, but does it really? For example, theft. Many regard it as being wrong, but can at the same time forgive...
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Human Rights did not ruin the UK!
Posted by Toby Rorvall Cu... to Manchester Metropolitan University blog on the 24th January 2012.
Just want to recommend this article, which opposes the criticism of Cameron launched against Human Rights and in particular the Human Rights Act.
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What does a free Scotland look like?
Posted by Toby Rorvall Cu... to Manchester Metropolitan University blog on the 13th January 2012.
The unconquerable country of Scotland fell in the hands of the English by chance and by inheritance, and it all started with Elizabeth I refusing to get married and got no legal heir. Because of a political marriage and the bloodline, James IV (known...
