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Here is the powerpoint instructions about your project:
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B2mk7v8cXovLNTU4ODc4ZDctYjgzZS00MDBlLTk4N2QtODkwMTE0YTA4Njg5&hl=en_US
PROJECT 2: US Supreme Court Case
PROJECT 2: US Supreme Court Case
Due Date: November 15, 2011
On November 15th , we will meet in the library where you will upload your paper to “turnitin.com” and hand in a hard copy to me. We will then make presentations.
Cover Sheet
“Title”
by
Your Name
Presented to:
Ms. Sugarmon
In Partial Fulfillment of U.S. Government
_______ Period
The following has been done to the best of my ability under the conditions specified for the assignment. The work is my own and credit has been given for the sources used in the research.
Name:_________________________________________Date:___________________
Content of Paper:
Preface of your paper
-Explain society’s morals (societal beliefs).
-What was going on in society at the time of the case.
Summarize Case
State both majority (opinion of the court) and dissenting (minority opinion) opinion of the court
State your opinion
-Do you agree w/the majority or dissenting opinion?
-Support your position w/ at least 3 facts and/or examples.
FORMAT of your paper
PAPER MUST BE TYPED
PAPER LENGTH: 2 Pages Typed
MARGINS: 1” top, bottom, left, right
FONT: Times New Roman Font Size 12
SAVE PAPER: As “Rich Text” format
(universal format which will enable you to open your paper regardless of program)
SOURCES: Must have 3
Must have a: TITLE PAGE and a REFERENCE PAGE
Points will be taken off if you:
1.use contractions.
2.use personal titles
3.use slang
4.use initials first without writing out names in full – ex. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
5.do not numbers under 100 spell out
6.use only first names
7.use quotes
8.have spelling errors
9.have grammatical errors
Presentation
Group presentation must be at least 3minutes per person (will be timed)
Media will include:
•PowerPoint Presentation
sTraditional – Must have at least 5 slides
sHonors – Must have at least 10 slides
•Brochure about the case (Cite Sources…APA format)
•Other forms of media which may include:
sPoems, songs, skits, raps, diagrams, handouts, etc. Be creative! No word searches!
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