· 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.

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1. 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]

2. Dedicate 1 sub-heading to each of the case questions immediately following the case. First, restate the question and then fully answer.

3. Conclusion. This should summarize the key aspects of the decision and also your recommendations on the court’s ruling

4. 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 the Narrated Power Point. This requires each group member to pick a legal argument and use a case from the cases you have worked on to give context for your legal argument. Requires only two PPT slides. The legal concept you will use is Title VII to defend religious discrimination from chapter 11.

Chapter 7 Case: Vega v. Hempstead Union Free Sch. Dist.

Chapter 9 Case: Faragher v. City of Boca Raton

Chapter 11 Case: Trans World Airlines, Inc. v. Hardison (PPT case)

 

 

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

 

 

Presentation Rubric (50 points). Group Grade will be assigned.

Category Points Description:

· Learning Points Presentation: 30 Points. 10 Points per learning point or concept.  Presentation is clear, concise, professional, and easy to follow.  The presentation is well-rounded and the analysis reflects higher order thinking. The presentation should not just provide a conclusion or an opinion without explaining the reason therefore.

· Research:10 Points Incorporate the concepts of the chapters we are studying and demonstrates research based on Internet and/or DeVry Library resources.

· Project Format: 10 Points Presentation contains no spelling, grammar, typographical or formatting errors, graphics and charts are clear and legible. Writing quality is excellent – clear, organized and professional.