2-3 page memorandum (business law scenario)

Unit 4 Assignment: Torts and Duties– 100 points Category Description Weighting Possible

Points Points

Earned Sentence Mastery

 Sentences are consistently

grammatical. Major sentence-level errors, including fragments, run- ons, and comma splices are avoided.

 Sentences are graceful, i.e., they can be read aloud without awkwardness, awkward pauses, or running out of breath.

 Language is rich, precise, and vivid.

10%

10

Grammar and Mechanics

 Spelling is proficient.

Spellcheck has been used to avoid egregious errors.

 Grammar and mechanics are sound, including mastery of the following key elements: subject-verb agreement; verb form; appropriate punctuation and capitalization; apostrophe use; appropriate word use.

 There are no extra words, and there are not missing words.

10%

10

Organization and Format

 Organization and structure

are clear and easy to follow. Writing shows clear purpose and orderly transitions from beginning to end. Sentences consistently establish this organization and flow rather than interrupt it.

 Format meets APA guidelines and Bluebook rules as appropriate, including use of title pages. There is no playful experimentation with fancy

10%

10

fonts.  It is written for the

appropriate audience. Citation Style

 Writing shows both internal

citations in the body of the text as well as a proper list of references at the end of the paper, following APA or Bluebook format.

 Citations appear consistently where needed, whether following quoted or paraphrased material in the text.

 Note: In papers requiring secondary sources, failure to provide any citation does not result in a deduction of 10% from the paper, but will result in a failed paper and a plagiarism investigation.

10%

10

Content

Based on the Assignment scenario, a discussion of the following is needed:

1. The elements one must establish to bring a cause of action based on negligence.

2. Potential defenses that CARDWARE and Candie may use against Myra’s claim. Student should discuss at least two of three defenses, hence Contributory Negligence, Comparative Negligence, Assumption of the Risk

60%

60

Total: 100% [100] Possible Points

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Earned

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