Individual Paper- Each student will choose three cases, each from a different chapter, from the readings in weeks 5, 6 and 7 (Chapters 13, 14, 15 and 16). No students on a team will choose the same cases and there should be no duplicate cases. A Reference page should be provided. (100 points)
Use the following cases
chapter 14 case 1: O’Connor v. Ortega 480 U.S. 709 (1987) page 781
chapter 15 Case 1: Commonwealth v. Hunt page 827
Chapter 16 Case 3: Varity Corp. v. Howe page 893
Your responses should be well-rounded and analytical, and should not just provide a conclusion or an opinion without explaining the reason for the choice. For full credit, you need to use the material from the week’s lectures, text and/or discussions when responding to the questions.
Utilize the case format below:
Read and understand the case. Show your Analysis and Reasoning and make it clear you understand the material. Be sure to incorporate the concepts of the chapter we are studying to show your reasoning. Dedicate at least one sub-heading to each following outline topic:
Facts [Summarize only those facts critical to the outcome of the case]
Issue [Note the central question or questions on which the case turns]
Explain the applicable law(s). Use the textbook here. The law should come from the same chapter as the case. Be sure to use citations from the textbook including page numbers.
Holding [How did the court resolve the issue(s)? Who won?]
Reasoning [Explain the logic that supported the court’s decision]
Dedicate 1 sub-heading to each of the case questions immediately following the case. First, restate the question and then fully answer.
Conclusion. This should summarize the key aspects of the decision and also your recommendations on the court’s ruling
Include citations and a reference page with your sources. Use APA style citations and references.
Reflection. The Week 8 submittal also include a separate reflection paper from each student.. The paper should be between 1-2 pages in length.. This should cover all of the work in this course. Students should address the three most significant cases or concepts they learned in our course with citations. (50 points).
Rubrics:
Paper Rubric: 100 points (Each student graded separately).
Category Points Description:
- Use of Case Format: 60 Points (20 points per case). Paper is clear and fully contains the facts, issues, applicable law, holding, reasoning and conclusion. The presentation contains well rounded and analytical, and should not just provide a conclusion or an opinion without explaining the reason for the choice. The paper incorporates the concepts of the chapter from which the case was chosen.
- Case Questions: 30 Points (10 points per case). Dedicates 1 subheading to each of the case questions immediately following the case. Restates the question and then fully answers.
- APA Format: 10 Points. Includes citations and a reference page with your sources. Use APA style citations and references.
Reflection Paper: 50 points. Each student will individually prepare a paper that reflects on their course learning and should be between 2-3 pages in length. This should cover all of the work in this course. Students should address the 3 most significant cases or concepts learned in our course with citations.
- Case or Concepts Presentation: 30 points (10 points each).
- Analysis: 10 points. Presentation reflects higher level understanding and explanation of cases/concepts presented.
- APA Format: 10 Points. Includes citations and a reference page with your sources. Use APA style citations and references.
