2-3 page memorandum (business law scenario)
Unit 2 Assignment: Case Analysis and the First Amendment Category Description Weightin
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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
Organizati on 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 fonts.
It is written for the appropriate audience.
10%
10
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 given scenario regarding the denial of the airing of Cardigan’s commercial, the following are to be discussed:
Student discusses his/her state law and the First Amendment and whether or not the Cardigans have a right to have their commercial aired or not.
Student discusses whether or not WBLAH has unreasonably abridged the Cardigans’ rights guaranteed to individuals under the First Amendment.
Student discusses the 1978 decision of the Supreme Court in Federal Communications Commission v. Pacifica Foundation ‐ See more at: http://entertainmentlaw.uslegal.com/cens orship/first‐amendment‐and‐ censorship/#sthash.AnrMIuEN.dpuf. Student determines whether this law is good law and applies to the scenario in the assignment’s facts or not.
Student indicates which case gives the most support of having CARDWARE’S commercial aired.
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Total: 100%
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