INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ATTACHMENT
Constitutional law
Conduct independent research by these means on one relevant topic. Prepare a 12 to 18- page paper (using double-spaced, 12-point font format with 1" margins on all sides).
utilize textbook-assigned readings, internet sources, and relevant articles on a variety of concepts.
Choose from these topics:
Defamation: Has the media gone too far?
Free Speech: What and Whom Does it Protect, A Comparison of Cases
The First Amendment In Cyberspace: What Are Your Rights?
Freedom of Religion: A Case Study
The Convington Defamation Case against The Media: A Legal Analysis
Commercial Speech: What is Protected?
Media Bias and The Law
Constraints of Time, Place, and Manner in Speech Cases
Search and Seizure in America Today: A Legal Analysis
Guns Laws, Good or Bad?:: A Legal Analysis
Self-Incrimination: The Law Today
A good work submission should consist of:
-Complete sentences.
-Logical organization.
-A paper free from misspelled words and run-of-the-mill grammatical errors that reflect mere
carelessness.
-Use of proper font(s)
-Use of a proper, generally accepted format.
-A neatly orchestrated presentation.
-Clear organization as well as transitions between paragraphs.
-A clear and efficient (i.e. not wordy) writing style.
-A discussion that spots legal issues, explains legal rules, applies facts appropriately to the rules, and
draws logical conclusions (see web sites, handouts, textbook and required research to be done).
-A discussion that includes full explanation of theories and applicable policies (see web sites,
textbook, handouts and required research to be done).
-Citations to authorities per acceptable citing method such as APA, MLA, Bluebook, etc.