Discuss a Legal/Ethical Issue
Writing Assignment: Discuss a Legal/Ethical Issue
Write a paper based on a real court case involving a newspaper. You may not use Sullivan v. NYT, but all other cases are approved. Select one of the following terms to focus on.
Libel
First Amendment
Freedom of Information Act
Invasion of privacy
Access/trespass
Copyright law
First serial rights
Simultaneous rights
Privacy Protection Act
Surreptitious reporting
Please find in a newspaper( USA NEWSPAPER) an actual documented court case or an article connected to one of the terms above. Use a search engine to find a plethora of this type of documented court case examples.
In your report, do the following.
Examine the term you selected.
Define the term and relate it to journalism and newspapers.
Using your court case example, explain how this issue became a legal matter for that newspaper.
Explore what could have been prevented, who won the case and why, and what this meant for future newspapers.
Your paper should clearly explore the term you selected and its implications through the actual court case you examine.
Your paper should be three pages long.
Your paper should follow APA formatting.
Eng 219 – Week 2 Rubric
Writing Assignment: Discuss a Legal/Ethical Issue
Category Points Weighting Description
Content 40 pts 57% All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. Page count follows syllabus. Discussion of topics outlined in syllabus are stated clearly, are supported by specific details (examples or analysis), and are organized logically. Student examined the term selected by defining it and relating it to journalism/newspapers, summarized the court case and explained how the issue became a legal matter, and explained what could have been done to prevent the case and what it meant for future newspapers.
Grammar and Spelling 10 pts 14% Paper is well written and is college level writing. Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. Spelling is correct. Follows APA format.
Organization & Cohesiveness 20 pts 29% Paper was organized, had topical flow, used appropriate vocabulary, concepts, and theory. Paragraph transitions are present and logical, flow maintained throughout paper. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.
Total 70 Pts 100% A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.
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