Legal Research
Paper requirements: APA format, 3 pages (double-spaced), citation/reference page (minimum of 2 references, 5 is more credible) and cover page
Topic: Judicial case based on a healthcare argument. After displaying information regarding the case in your own words, take an argumentative stance regarding which side you believe to be true.
Grading: You will NOT be graded based on the side you argue for within the case, there are no right or wrong view-points. Please try not to make this assignment political in any way.
3-5 minute presentation: record yourself discussing your research and thoughts. PowerPoint optional.
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Grading will elicit 3 ideals:
1) A well written paper with limited grammatical issues/errors
2) A convincing argument which reveals you did proper research before coming up with your viewpoint of the case
3) A good presentation of the facts and your consideration of viewpoint you took
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Legal Research= 15% of total grade.
Start working on this early!
**remember, google scholar is very helpful!
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Case Example (Do not use this example for your mock trial):
California Hospital to Pay More Than $3.2 Million to Settle Allegations That It Violated the Physician Self-Referral Law