PLST 200 Reading - 2 pages -Due -24hrs
Alexisperr
PLST340ShortEssayRubric-2018-20-D51.docxReview Questions
1. Distinguish between “formal” and “informal discovery”, and give an example of each.
2. Describe how the client can assist in the information-gathering process.
3. Identify each of the five formal discovery methods, and give an example of when and how each might be used in a family law case.
4. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of each of the five formal discovery methods.
5. Identify the kinds of objections that can be made to discovery requests.
6. Describe the nature and purpose of financial statements/affidavits.
7. Identify a minimum of five ways of concealing assets and how they might be detected.
8. Describe e-discovery and give three examples of when and how it might be used.
9. Describe the significance of social networking sites in the family law context.
10. Describe the role of the paralegal in the discovery process.
11. Describe the role the court plays in the discovery process.
PLST 340 Short Essay Rubric
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Content (70%) |
Advanced 90-100% |
Proficient 70-89% |
Developing 1-69% |
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Answer Content |
20 to 22 points: All key components of the prompt are effectively addressed |
17 to 19 points: Most key components of the prompt were effectively addressed |
1 to 16 points: Some key components of the prompt were effectively addressed |
0 points Not present |
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Clarity |
18 to 20 points: All major arguments are on topic and stated clearly |
15 to 17 points: Most major arguments are on topic and stated clearly |
1 to 14 points: Some major arguments was on topic and stated clearly |
0 points Not present |
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Research and Support |
9 to 11 points: All major assertions supported with cited authority. At least 2 scholarly sources applied. |
6 to 8 points: Most major assertions supported with cited authority. At least 1 scholarly source applied. |
1 to 5 points: Some major assertions supported with cited authority. Sources applied were not scholarly (i.e. Wikipedia) |
0 points Not present |
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Structure (30%) |
Advanced 90-100% |
Proficient 70-89% |
Developing 1-69% |
Not present |
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Grammar, Spelling, and Format
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13 to 15 points: Proper grammar, spelling, punctuation applied; Proper para. sentence structure applied; Bluebook format properly applied |
10 to 12 points: Grammar, spelling, punctuation applied with error; Proper para. sentence structure applied with error; Bluebook format applied with error(s) |
1 to 9 points: Grammar, spelling, punctuation applied with multiple errors; Awkward para. sentence structure that compromises content; Other citation format applied. |
0 points Not present |
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Word Count |
6 to 7 points: 250-300 words per essay. |
4 to 5 points: Either less than 250 or more than 300 words by 50 words per essay. |
1 to 3 points: Either less than 250 or more than 300 words by more than 50 words per essay. |
0 points Not present |
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