Homework
Rubric Name: POL-10067 Project Rubric
This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first-row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.
Criterion Score
1) Explains which branches of the U.S. legal system would likely be involved in this case and describes the branches’ relationship to one another = NOT YET MASTERED.
Criterion Feedback
4.16.21: You're off to a great start here! To master this criterion, be sure that you also identify and discuss the third branch of the U.S. legal system. You've identified the Judicial and Executive...what is the third branch? Would it be involved in the case? Why or why not?
Refer to the following resources: Unit Resources: Separation of Government Authority in American Democracy
2) Describes the rules of jurisdiction to the facts of this case and determines what jurisdiction(s) would be appropriate for Margolin’s lawsuit against Funny Face and Novelty Now, respectively; includes applicable rules and jurisdiction related to federal and state laws. = NOT YET MASTERED.
Criterion Feedback
4.16.21: You're off to a good start here as well. To master this criterion, be sure that you also address personal jurisdiction, subject-matter jurisdiction, and diversity jurisdiction. Keep in mind that a court must have both personal and subject-matter jurisdictions in order to rule on a case. Lastly, be sure that you address jurisdiction as it relates to the states.
Refer to the resources: Unit Resources: Jurisdiction in a Federal System
3) Describes the role of state and local court systems in passing and enforcing the legislation; compares the roles of federal, state, and local court systems in hearing cases = NOT YET MASTERED
Criterion Feedback
4.16.21: To master this criterion, please be sure to describe the role of state and local court systems in passing and enforcing the legislation associated with the company’s case. Compare the roles of federal, state, and local court systems for their roles in hearing cases. Include what laws and regulations are determined by state and local court systems, and what impacts would these have on the case?
Refer to the following Learning Resource: Unit Resources: Jurisdiction in a Federal System
4) Discusses likely reasoning for the legislation supporting the Funny Face owners in understanding the legislation and helping them avoid similar cases in the future = NOT YET MASTERED
Criterion Feedback
4.16.21: Please review your information in this section. The Consumer Product Safety Commission does not oversee cosmetics or personal hygiene products. Keep in mind that this case involves the use of a non-FDA approved chemical.
Refer to the following Learning Resource: Unit Resources: Sources of Law
5) Analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of two types of ADR appropriate for this case; explains which type each party (Funny Face, Novelty Now, and Margolin) would prefer and why, defining the characteristics of each = NOT YET MASTERED
Criterion Feedback
4.16.21: Please review your information in this section. Your current information is not correct. Be sure that you have a solid understanding of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). To master this criterion, be sure that you Katie has asked you to explain and provide recommendations for ADR processes. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of two types of ADR appropriate for this case. Including: What are the characteristics of each type of ADR you analyze, and why are they appropriate for this case? Which type would each party (Funny Face, Novelty Now, and Margolin) prefer and why?
Refer to the following Learning Resource: Unit Resources: Litigation and Alternatives to Resolving Disputes
6) Explains the positive and negative business impacts on Funny Face if Margolin is successful or unsuccessful in his suit = NOT YET MASTERED
Criterion Feedback
4.16.21: You've got some great information here, but to master this criterion, be sure that you also explain ways the case could positively impact the business if the lawsuit is successful or unsuccessful. Be sure that your response includes all the following: What are the potential impacts of both situations? What information would be useful for informing stakeholders of potential impacts?
Refer to the following Learning Resource: Unit Resources: Sources of Law
7) Lists sources where needed using citation methods with no major errors
Criterion Feedback
4.16.21: You're doing a good job here, but since there is more information needed, I will hold off reviewing this criterion for now. Please refer to the link "Citation Help" in the Supporting Materials.
https://judiciallearningcenter.org/student-center/organization-of-the-federal-courts/
https://www.usa.gov/branches-of-government
https://learn.snhu.edu/d2l/le/content/647171/viewContent/11343748/View
https://learn.snhu.edu/d2l/le/content/647171/viewContent/11343750/View