The course project is done as a team. Each team member will have 3 cases in each of the assignments to do individually and the team will then bring their individual cases together and create a joint narrated power point presentation. The individual cases will be done an APA word document that includes all of the cases from each student on the team for that assignment. These will be individually graded. The presentations will be completed as team and present results based on the case analysis done by each student. To receive credit, each student must submit the paper and presentation even though this should be identical for each student on the team.
The cases used are at the end of every chapter. Each case also has case questions which must be addressed. To best understand the cases read “Guide to Reading Cases” on pages x to xii in the textbook.
The teams will be formed in week 1. Students will include their time zones so the professor can form teams by time zone for online students. This is not necessary for onsite.
The course project has 3 assignments due in weeks 4, 6 and 8. These are all very similar except for the assigned chapters and also in week 8 a reflection component has been added.
Week 4 Course Project Assignment (150 points)
Your professor should have formed you in teams of 3-4 students in week 1. This group assignment will consist of an APA format paper and a narrated Power Point.
Group Paper- Each student will choose three cases, each from a different chapter, from the readings in weeks 1 through 2 (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6). No students on a team will choose the same cases and there should be no duplicate cases. Each student will write their own portion of the paper that includes 3 case analysis. The paper should be divided into sections where each students work is under a heading with their name on it and then subheadings for each of the 3 cases chosen by the student. A common Reference page will be used for all. (100 points)
- 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.
- Wrap up with a 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.
Group Presentation– The group will meet and create a team presentation using narrated power point (or live for onsite classes). This will be a summary in order to contrast and compare the various cases selected by all team members and the law applied. Each student should participate in about 5 minutes of the Narrated Power Point. (50 points)
Paper Rubric (Each student graded separately.
Category Points Description
Summary 25 Paper is clear and fully contains the facts, issues, applicable law, holding, reasoning and conclusion Analysis 15 The presentation contains wellrounded and analytical, and should not just provide a conclusion or an opinion without explaining the reason for the choice. Research 15 Incorporate the concepts of the chapter we are studying
Case Questions 30 Dedicates 1 subheading to each of the case questions immediately following the case. Restates the question and then fully answers.
APA 15 Includes citations and a reference page with your sources. Use APA style citations and references.
Total Point Value 100 A quality presentation will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.
Presentation Rubric
Category Points Description
Presentation Quality 25 Presentation is clear, concise, professional, and easy to follow along with. Slides, if used, are not busy. Use of extraneous graphics/clip art is minimal. Presentation template does not distract from information being presented. Creativity is a plus in the quality of the presentation.
Analysis 5 The presentation contains wellrounded and analytical, and should not just provide a conclusion or an opinion without explaining the reason for the choice. Research 5 Incorporate the concepts of the chapters we are studying
Timing 5 Presentation is delivered for the time specified.
Project Format 5 Presentation contains no spelling, grammar, typographical or formatting errors, graphics and charts are clear and legible. Writing quality is excellent – clear, organized and professional.
Total Point Value 50 A quality presentation will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.
Week 6 Course Project Assignment (150 points)
Your professor should have formed you in teams of 3-4 students in week 1. This group assignment will consist of an APA format paper and a narrated Power Point.
Group Paper- Each student will choose three cases, each from a different chapter, from the readings in weeks 3 and 4 (Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12). No students on a team will choose the same cases and there should be no duplicate cases. Each student will write their own portion of the paper that includes 3 case analysis. The paper should be divided into sections where each students work is under a heading with their name on it and then subheadings for each of the 3 cases chosen by the student. A common Reference page will be used for all. (100 points)
- 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 subheading 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 subheading to each of the case questions immediately following the case. First, restate the question and then fully answer.
- Wrap up with a 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.
Group Presentation– The group will meet and create a team presentation using narrated power point (or live for onsite classes). This will be a summary in order to contrast and compare the various cases selected by all team members and the law applied. Each student should participate in about 5 minutes of the Narrated Power Point. (50 points)
Paper Rubric (Each student graded separately.
Category Points Description
Summary 25 Paper is clear and fully contains the facts, issues, applicable law, holding, reasoning and conclusion Analysis 15 The presentation contains wellrounded and analytical, and should not just provide a conclusion or an opinion without explaining the reason for the choice. Research 15 Incorporate the concepts of the chapter we are studying
Case Questions 30 Dedicates 1 subheading to each of the case questions immediately following the case. Restates the question and then fully answers.
APA 15 Includes citations and a reference page with your sources. Use APA style citations and references.
Total Point Value 100 A quality presentation will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.
Presentation Rubric
Category Points Description
Presentation Quality 25 Presentation is clear, concise, professional, and easy to follow along with. Slides, if used, are not busy. Use of extraneous graphics/clip art is minimal. Presentation template does not distract from information being presented. Creativity is a plus in the quality of the presentation.
Analysis 5 The presentation contains wellrounded and analytical, and should not just provide a conclusion or an opinion without explaining the reason for the choice. Research 5 Incorporate the concepts of the chapters we are studying
Timing 5 Presentation is delivered for the time specified.
Project Format 5 Presentation contains no spelling, grammar, typographical or formatting errors, graphics and charts are clear and legible. Writing quality is excellent – clear, organized and professional.
Total Point Value 50 A quality presentation will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.
Week 8 Course Project Assignment (180 points)
Your professor should have formed you in teams of 3-4 students in week 1. This group assignment will consist of an APA format paper and a narrated Power Point.
Group 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. Each student will write their own portion of the paper that includes 3 case analysis. The paper should be divided into sections where each students work is under a heading with their name on it and then subheadings for each of the 3 cases chosen by the student. A common Reference page will be used for all. (100 points)
- 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.
- Wrap up with a 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.
Group Presentation– The group will meet and create a team presentation using narrated power point (or live for onsite classes). This will be a summary in order to contrast and compare the various cases selected by all team members and the law applied. Each student should participate in about 5 minutes of the Narrated Power Point.
For this week also include a reflection section from each student in the presentation. This portion should be between 2 and 4 minutes in length per student. This should cover all of the work in this course. Students must address specific cases or concepts with citations. This section should not be shallow but show some deep reflective thought to receive full credit. (80 points).
Paper Rubric (Each student graded separately.
Category Points Description
Summary 25 Paper is clear and fully contains the facts, issues, applicable law, holding, reasoning and conclusion Analysis 15 The presentation contains wellrounded and analytical, and should not just provide a conclusion or an opinion without explaining the reason for the choice. Research 15 Incorporate the concepts of the chapter we are studying
Case Questions 30 1Dedicates 1 subheading to each of the case questions immediately following the case. Restates the question and then fully answers.
APA 15 Includes citations and a reference page with your sources. Use APA style citations and references.
Total Point Value 100 A quality presentation will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.
Presentation Rubric
Category Points Description
Presentation Quality 25 Presentation is clear, concise, professional, and easy to follow along with. Slides, if used, are not busy. Use of extraneous graphics/clip art is minimal. Presentation template does not distract from information being presented. Creativity is a plus in the quality of the presentation.
Analysis 5 The presentation contains wellrounded and analytical, and should not just provide a conclusion or an opinion without explaining the reason for the choice. Research 5 Incorporate the concepts of the chapters we are studying
Timing 5 Presentation is delivered for the time specified.
Project Format 5 Presentation contains no spelling, grammar, typographical or formatting errors, graphics and charts are clear and legible. Writing quality is excellent – clear, organized and professional.
Reflection 50 This portion should be between 2 and 4 minutes in length per student. This should cover all of the work in this course. Students must address specific cases or concepts with citations. This section should not be shallow but show some deep reflective thought to receive full credit.
Total Point Value 100 A quality presentation will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.
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