Business Law - Assignment

BUS311 Grading Rubric

Assignment: Critical Analysis Paper Give an example of a contract that you or someone you know entered into (for example, rental agreement, cell phone

agreement, property purchase or lease—car, home, furniture, etc.; home or car repair, student loan agreement). Apply the

five essential elements of an enforceable contract to your example and answer the following questions.

1. Was the contract successfully fulfilled?

2. Was there a breach of the contract?

3. If so, what remedies were available?

The Paper:

a. Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (excluding title page and resource page), and

formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

b. Must include a title page with the following:

1. Title of paper

2. Student’s name

3. Course name and number

4. Instructor’s name

5. Date submitted

c. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. Statements such

as “This paper is about…” or “I am doing to tell you…” are not acceptable in college level

writing. Simply state your position on the topic clearly and to the point. For example: “I entered

into a valid contract with my landlord because the six essential elements of a contract were

present.” or, “A contract for cell phone service may be voided if the six essential elements of a

contract are not met.”

d. Must address the topic of this paper with critical thought.

e. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

f. Must use at least one scholarly source.

g. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

h. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the

Ashford Writing Center.

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Grading Criteria

Critical Analysis Paper 10 percent possible

Content Criteria Weight

The paper applies the five essential elements of an enforceable contract. 2

The paper addresses each of the following questions:

1. Was the contract successfully fulfilled?

2. Was there a breach of the contract?

3. If so, what remedies were available?

2

Writing Skills

The paper includes a clearly identifiable thesis statement that indicates the topic of the essay within

an introductory paragraph.

.5

Ideas are expressed in complete sentences.

.5

Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

.5

The paper concludes with a reaffirmation of the thesis.

.5

Research Criteria

Must use at least one scholarly source.

1.5

Style Criteria

Must include a cover page that includes:

- Title of Paper

- Student’s name

- Course name and number

- Instructor’s name

- Date submitted

.5

The paper is two to three double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as

outlined in the approved APA style guide.

1.5

The paper includes, on the final page, a Reference Page that is completed according to APA style as

outlined in the approved APA style guide. .5