Amendments
Order Description
Select one of the amendments below and discuss its’ intent for our society. One of your references must be a case law that discusses the merit of the amendment.
4th Amendment
5th Amendment
6th Amendment
14th Amendment
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of (2) pages not including the title or reference page.
Introduction (what is the paper about)
Body- containing your topic and the history of the amendment
Why are you supporting this amendment?
Conclusion
APA Format (https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/)
Double spaced
12 point font (Times New Roman)
Title page and reference page is REQUIRED but is not included in the 2 page minimum. In other words, your complete product will be (4) pages.
At least (3) references, excluding our textbook. One of the references must be a case law that discusses the merits of the amendment your chose. (This is extremely important and plagiarism will not be tolerated or deductions will occur).
Your paper will automatically filter through Turnitin.com. The maximum allowed percentage of similarity is 25%.
GRADING RUBRIC
Written Communication (50 points)
Organization
Inadequate (10 points): There appears to be no organization of the essay’s contents.
Needs Improvement (15 points): Organization of the essay is difficult to follow, due to inadequate transitions and/or rambling format.
Adequate (20 points): The essay can be easily followed. A combination of the following is apparent: Basic transitions are used; a structured format is used.
Professional quality (25 points): The essay can be easily followed. A combination of the following is apparent: Effective transitions are used; a professional format is used.
Mechanics and grammar
Inadequate (10 points): Sentences and paragraphs are difficult to read and understand due to poor grammar or mechanics
Needs improvement (15 points): The essay contains numerous grammatical and mechanical errors.
Adequate (20 points): The essay contains minimal grammatical or mechanical errors.
Professional quality (25 points): The essay is clear and concise and contains no grammatical or mechanical errors.
Content (50 points)
Correctness of facts
Inadequate (10 points): Most facts are wrong.
Needs improvement (15 points): Some facts are wrong.
Adequate (20 points): Technical details are generally correct.
Professional quality (25 points): All facts are correct, and the technical explanation is both concise and complete.
Completeness
Inadequate (10 points): Did not address some of the questions.
Needs improvement (15 points): Addressed the questions, but provided few details.
Adequate (20 points): Address the questions, but left out some details.
Professional quality (25 points): Addressed all questions completely.