Case research paper

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Case Research Paper Grading Sheet BLAW

Student Name: _________________________________________________________

Citation (5) _______

Correctly cites case name, reporter, page, and year

Statement Facts (15) _______

Clearly states the parties to the case Clearly states the facts that brought rise to the case

Procedural History (10) _______

States who the court sided with at each previous level of the court system

Issue (20) _______

Properly states every issue presented to the court in question format

Holding (15) _______

Answers each question answered in the issue section States the end result of the case (what the court ordered)

Court's Reasoning (20) _______

Provides well-thought out analysis stating why the court decided the way it did

Concurrence, Dissent, and Thoughts (15) _______

Includes any concurrences or dissents Provides well-thought out commentary explaining whether or not you believe that the court's legal reasoning is sound

Total points _______

Improper (5) / missing cover page (10 points) Paper not of a college level in writing, clarity, language Minor writing errors (1-2 points per error) Work not stapled, work not submitted online as a .pdf or other failures to follow directions (5-10 points per error) Failure to complete Marbury v. Madison portion (30 points)

Penalty: <_______>

TOTAL PTS. FOR PAPER _______