LO1 Demonstrate a good understanding of basic principles of contract law
Coursework 1
Faculty of Engineering & Science
School: Engineering and Built Environment
Contract Practice and Administration.
Module Code: LAW
Level: 05
Title: Formation & Terms of Contract
Construction Management
Submission date:
Weighting 30%
Word limit 1500 (+/- 0%) words
Aim of the coursework
This coursework aims at:
- Developing an understanding of nature and types of construction contracts and
- Exploring legal obligations of contracting parties in a construction environment.
Learning Outcomes
- LO1 Demonstrate a good understanding of basic principles of contract law
- LO2 Demonstrate a working knowledge of risks associated with construction projects and the role the standard forms of contract play in allocation and management of risks
For Apprenticeship Programme
The Assessment covers K1 & K13 (Knowledge competences), and S9 (Developing advisory skills)
Instructions
You do not need to use standard forms of contract to complete this task, however you need to have a thorough understanding of principles of formation of contract. You need to cite relevant case laws where necessary to support your arguments).
Task
Mr and Mrs A are in the process of constructing a second rental property in an exclusive area of the Borough of Greenwich. To save money on heating bills and contribute to lower emissions, the two clients have proposed the use of solar panels to generate 5Kwh of electricity for their domestic use and export any excess outputs. Upon installation however, the solar panel system generates 3.5KwH only at the peak of summer period.
Assume parties engaged in an ordinary sale of goods contract and advise the clients on their legal and contractual rights.
Coursework must be submitted electronically through Moodle on the date indicated. The assessment and feedback policy rules on late submission will apply. Do not submit coursework by e-mail and do not ask tutors to submit the coursework on your behalf. This will not be accepted. Please contact Module Leader if you have any questions.
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80-100% Exceptional |
70-79% Excellent |
60-69%Very good |
50-59% Good |
40-49%Satisfactory |
30-39%Fail |
30-below Fail |
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Background Research Introduction of the issues and clear terms of reference Aims objectives . Evidence of background reading 25% |
Researched from a very wide range of exceptional reference material. The terms of reference and aims and objectives are clearly stated. An exceptionally sound background knowledge of foundation principles of contract shown with deep understanding of client issues. |
Researched from a wide range of excellent reference material. The terms of reference and aims and objectives are clearly stated. Excellent background knowledge of foundation principles of contract shown with deep understanding of the client issues under discussion |
Evidence of a wide range of reading. The terms of reference and aims and objectives are clearly stated. Very good background knowledge of foundation principles of contract shown with reasonable depth of understanding of the client issues. |
Good range of reference material used. The terms of reference and aims and objectives are clearly stated but are limited and could be further developed. Evidence of the required contract knowledge and understanding but the treatment may be a little too general or restricted in nature. |
Some useful reading demonstrated but limited referencing. The terms of reference and aims and objectives are stated but are very limited. Some useful knowledge and understanding of foundation principles of shown, but the work tends to ramble and is unfocused. Knowledge not specifically applied to the task. |
Very limited use made of the available reference material. The terms of reference and aims and objectives are vague and unclear. Limited evidence of the required knowledge with limited understanding of the problem being addressed. |
No apparent reference material used. The terms of reference and aims and objectives are not stated. Very limited evidence of the required knowledge with very limited understanding of the problem being addressed. |
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Analysis and synthesis of the task :Critical discussion of validity of contract, depth of analysis balanced arguments and development and expression of own ideas. 20% |
The essay shows exceptionally effective and sophisticated application of appropriate contractual analytical and evaluative skills. Ideas are presented clearly and in a logical and coherent manner. The essay succeeds in developing a reasoned and convincing argument in relation to the issues identified. |
The essay shows excellent and sophisticated application of appropriate contractual analytical and evaluative skills. Ideas are presented clearly and in a logical and coherent manner. The essay succeeds in developing a reasoned and convincing argument in relation to the issues identified |
The essay shows very good and sophisticated application of appropriate contractual analytical and evaluative skills. Ideas are presented in a logical and coherent manner, and a reasoned argument is developed in relation to the task but with some weaknesses. |
The essay shows good application of appropriate contractual analytical and evaluative skills. There is some attempt to present ideas in a logical and coherent manner, however you needed to develop a reasoned argument in relation to the issues identified . |
The essay shows some application of appropriate contractual analytical and evaluative skills, which may be only partially effective. There is some attempt to present ideas in a logical and coherent manner, and to develop a reasoned argument in relation to the task but this is only partially successful. |
The essay shows little application of appropriate contractual analytical and evaluative skills. There is little attempt to develop a reasoned argument in relation to the task. |
The essay shows no application of appropriate contractual analytical and evaluative skills. There is no attempt to develop a reasoned argument in relation to the task. |
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Discussion of key findings and application of legal principles to the given scenario 25% |
The essay shows exceptionally effective application of appropriate legal principles and framework . Legal principles appropriately applied to the scenario and reasoned convincing argument made in support of advice provided |
The essay shows effective application of appropriate legal principles and framework . Legal principles appropriately applied to the scenario n and reasoned convincing argument made in support of advice provided |
The essay shows very good application of appropriate legal principles and framework. Legal principles appropriately applied to the scenario n and reasoned convincing argument made in support of advice provided |
The essay shows good application of appropriate legal principles and framework . Legal principles appropriately applied to the scenario n and reasoned convincing argument made in support of advice provided |
The essay reasonable but restricted application of appropriate legal principles and framework . Legal principles could benefit from appropriate application to the scenario |
The essay shows very limited application of appropriate legal principles and framework . There is limited advice to the client on their legal remedies |
The essay fails to show clear understanding of the legal principles and how they apply to the stated scenario |
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Conclusions and recommendation: Summary of key points without introduction of new materials . 15% |
Carefully built-up to without the introduction of any new material. An exceptionally effective conclusion is clearly stated; recommendations relevant to the task and consistent with the evidence presented in the discussion. |
Carefully built-up to without the introduction of any new material. An effective conclusion is stated; recommendations relevant to the task and consistent with the evidence presented in the discussion. |
Carefully built-up to without the introduction of any new material. A conclusion is attempted that is relevant to the task and recommendations reasonably consistent with the evidence presented in the discussion. |
Carefully built-up to without the introduction of any new material. A conclusion is attempted that is relevant to the task but may not be entirely consistent with the evidence presented in the discussion |
No new material introduced. Some attempt is made to provide a conclusion that is relevant to the task but this is not be entirely consistent with the evidence presented in the essay. |
Possibly, includes new material. Little attempt is made to provide a conclusion that is relevant to the task. |
Possibly, includes new material. No attempt is made to provide a conclusion that is relevant to the task. |
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Structure and presentation : Content clear logically developed and well-Structured. Referenced according to prescribed academic format 15% |
Exceptionally easy to follow with material structured very logically. Communicates the key requirements exceptionally clearly. Referenced using appropriate academic convention |
Excellent structure, very easy to follow. Communicates the key requirements extremely clearly. Referenced using appropriate academic convention |
Very good structure, very easy to follow. Communicates the key requirements demonstrating very good clarity of thought. Referenced using appropriate academic convention |
Good structure, quite easy to follow. Communicates the key requirements demonstrating good clarity of thought. Referenced using appropriate academic convention |
Satisfactory structure, quite easy to follow. Communicates the key requirements with a satisfactory level of clarity. Limited referencing using appropriate academic convention. |
Poorly structured and not very easy to follow. Does not communicate the key requirements. Little referencing using an appropriate academic convention. |
Very poorly structured and difficult to follow. Does not communicate the key requirements. No referencing using an appropriate academic convention. |
