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BUS385BusinessLawResearchPaper1.pptxBUS 385 Business Law
Critical Assignment/Research Paper
Due Week 8, Day 5
Topics-Choose ONE
The Americans with Disabilities Act
Discrimination against Christians in the Workplace
Intellectual Property
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
RESEARCH PAPER: The Research Paper shall not exceed five (5) pages in length. BE AWARE, it is far more difficult to write a quality paper that is shorter in length. To help achieve the highest grade possible, before writing your paper, please assure that you have (1) carefully researched the issue to be studied (at least 5 scholarly or academic resources should be consulted, considering both sides of the issue identified); (2) carefully analyzed the pertinent issue; (3) removed any excess or unneeded verbiage; (4) proofread the paper for proper grammatical structure; and (5) clearly, articulately, and concisely addressed the issue raised (this will require considerable time and thought on each student’s part). The Research Paper will emphasize CRITICAL THINKING, and will require incorporating into the analysis of the issue identified the various concepts discussed in class, in outside readings, and in the textbook.
* All work submitted for this course must be your own work, must have been developed specifically for this course, and may not have been submitted for evaluation or assessment in any other course.
Rubric
| Levels of Achievement | ||||
| Criteria | Exemplary | Accomplished | Developing | Beginning |
| Thesis and ConclusionCLO – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3SLO - 1.1, 1.2 Weight 25.00% | 100 % Thesis of the paper is clearly stated so the reader knows where the paper is going, and the paper follows the outline with a logical progression of the argument of the thesis. The paper includes a brief summary of the steps followed, and the conclusion clearly supports the thesis. The writing is mature, scholarly, and polished, with clear academic voice. Flawless spelling, grammar, and use of punctuation. | 75 % Thesis of the paper is stated so the reader knows where the paper is going, and for the most part, why, and the paper follows the outline with most steps of the argument supported. All steps of the argument are not summarized, and the conclusion is not clear and forceful. There are one or more loose ends. The writing is clear, competent, and has a sense of academic voice, but contains occasional flaws. Near flawless spelling, grammar, and use of punctuation. | 50 % Thesis of the paper is not clear, so that there are some uncertainties as to where the paper is going, and why, and the paper is not well-organized, and the argument does not flow smoothly. The steps of the argument are not summarized, and the conclusion is weak and lacks conviction. There are numerous loose ends. The writing is competent, though not without flaws, and has a developing sense of academic voice. It contains multiple issues as to spelling, grammar, and use of punctuation. | 25 % Thesis of the paper is neither stated nor evident; the paper lacks clear direction and purpose; the paper is not organized sufficiently; the argument does not support the thesis; it is disorganized. The steps of the argument are not summarized, and there is no conclusion. There are many loose ends and open questions. The writing exhibits a consistent lack of control of one or more elements, and is flawed throughout. It contains multiple spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. |
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| Research and DocumentationCLO 1.4SLO -1.6 Weight 25.00% | 100 % The research is thorough and sound, incorporating a wide variety (minimum 5) of sources. The paper clearly credits all source materials, and references match citations follow APA protocol. | 75 % The research is mostly evident from at least 3 sources. The ideas or concepts are clearly presented. The paper credits all sources appropriately with only an occasional flaw in APA protocol. | 50 % The research is partially evident from 2 or fewer sources. The ideas or concepts are not always clearly presented. The paper credits all sources, although there may be an occasional lack of clarity and a lack of use of APA protocols. | 25 % The research is missing multiple components. The paper fails to credit all sources appropriately, and/or demonstrates a consistent lack of understanding of APA protocols. |
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| Judicial Philosophy and Emerging Legal Trends Analysis CLO – 5.3, 5.4SLO -8, 11 Weight 25.00% | 100 % The paper reflects a deep advanced understanding of the decision making process adopted by a justice in a particular case. The analysis of the legal issue(s) demonstrates advanced understanding of the focal point of the topic. | 75 % The paper reflects a general comprehension of the decision-making process adopted by a justice in a particular case. The analysis of the legal issue(s) demonstrates good understanding of the focal point of the topic. | 50 % The paper reflects a basic understanding of the decision-making process adopted by a justice in a particular case. The analysis of the legal issue(s) is competent and demonstrates some understanding of the issue(s) addressed. | 25 % The paper fails to reflect a basic understanding of the decision-making process adopted by a justice in a particular case. The analysis of the legal issue(s) is flawed and demonstrates an incomplete understanding of the issue(s) addressed. |
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| Biblical Perspective CLO – 4.1, 4.2, 4.3SLO -10 Weight 25.00% | 100 % The paper is insightful and accurately reflects the biblical principle raised by the decision/law being examined. | 75 % The paper reflects a good understanding of the biblical principle raised by the decision/law being examined. | 50 % The paper demonstrates some understanding of the biblical principle raised by the decision/law being examined. | 25 % The paper lacks a basic understanding of the biblical principle raised by the decision/law being examined. |
