You will write about the Law case Florida Star v. B. J. F 1989 in essay form answering specific questions

Case Study MCM 321 Assignment Sheet Spring 2016

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

You will write about the case Florida Star v. B. J. F 1989. You will use at least three different reliable sources in your case. You will write 2-3 pages (700-1000 words) and present the case in class. In the case study, you report the facts of the case within a timeline, if available, define the issues the case is testing, the law under which the case is being heard and judged, the court decision, and the precedent –if any – set by the case. You should show a great understanding of the case, the issues and, legal documents related to the trial, and high-level communication skills.

**Providing any background commentary on the historical, legal, cultural context of the case that will help understand it more can result in a better grade.

Deadline:

Monday, March 21.

Case details: in your assignment, you are required to respond to all below questions.

· What happened? Concisely report the facts of the case. (about 100-150 words)

· Then explain the issues, or identify the questions about media law that the court was attempting to answer? (about 300-400 words)

· What were the court’s decisions regarding each one of the issues- present them? (about 100 words)

· What precedent did this case set? That is, what new definition or refinement of law as we understand it did this case establish? (about 50 words)

Addition:

If you provide short statements explaining each party’s argument or position in your case study, there is a better chance of getting better grade.

Use your own words all the time. Short quotes from court decisions or expert opinion could be used. They must be very well cited and placed in quotations marks. Please refer to Plagiarism and Academic Honesty Section in your syllabus and in Student Handbook.

Your assignment should:

· Typed and double spaced.

· Formal error-free writing.

· Clear and concise writing-

· All information should be accurate.

· Submitted electronically MS word before the deadline stated in the syllabus.

· Sections should be clearly labeled

· Include list of references APA style formatting.

· Show a great understanding of the case.

· Show a great understanding and ability to use class documents and discussions.

You are expected to make proper citation of your sources.

Details about the case can be found on: http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-supreme-court/491/524.html + https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/491/524/