You can start on your contract analysis if you wish. It is due on 11/19/21 at midnight. You can find the instructions by going to Step 5 of How to Navigate in the Modules. It explains in detail what to do on the assignment. As you probably know, it counts for 50 points. If you have any questions, please contact Sandra Peterman or me as soon as possible. We will review your rough drafts up to two days before the due date. Please note that you can refer to the rubric for additional guidance.
Rubric
Contract Analysis Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary paragraph
Has an overview of the contract.
5 pts
Full Marks
3 pts
incomplete or weak summary.
Not a summary, but just a listing of the various clauses.
0 pts
Totally inadequate or missing summary
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParagraph 1
Able to identify the concept, define and analyze it.
12 pts
Full Marks
Meets all of the requirements. Identified the concept, defined it and analyzed it demonstrating a through knowledge of the concept.
6 pts
Missing one one of the three required analysis
3 pts
Missing two elements
Weak analysis
0 pts
Missing all required elements.
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParagraph 2
Able to identify the concept, define and analyze it.
12 pts
Full Marks
Meets all requirements
6 pts
Missing one one of the three required analysis
3 pts
Missing two of the three elements.
0 pts
No Marks
Missing all requirements.
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParagraph 3
Able to identify the concept, define and analyze it.
12 pts
Full Marks
Meets all requirements
6 pts
Missing one one of the three required analysis
3 pts
Missing two of the three elements.
0 pts
Missing all required elements.
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling and grammar
Has only one or two spelling or grammar mistakes.
8 pts
Full Marks
No more than 2 spelling or grammar errors
5 pts
Partial marks
Three to six spelling and or grammar errors.
0 pts
Less than partial marks
7 or more spelling and or grammar errors.
8 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContract attached
Attached contract or uses Module sample contract
1 pts
Full Marks
Attached
0 pts
No Marks
Not attached
1 pts
Total Points: 50
You can pick a contract to analyze. You must attach a copy of the contract if you use your own. You may also use one of the contracts that I have placed in Modules. If you use one of those that have been provided to you, you do do not need to attach the contract that you are using; just tell me which one you are using.
Each student is to produce a 4 paragraph paper analyzing the contract. If you are using an executed contract be sure any confidential data has been deleted or blacked out.
The first paragraph should be a summary of the contract which discusses any features of the contract that were covered in the text. Please note that I said a summary – which means an overview of the contract and not a detailed description.
In the other three paragraphs you need to discuss and analyze three different clauses in the contract (one per paragraph) and how they relate to the textbook and/or lectures. Be sure to indicate which paragraph in the contract you are discussing, e.g., paragraph 3a. of the contract talks about x, y, and z. Summarizing the clause is not an analysis. Show me that you understand how this clause functions in the “real world”. I want to see that you understand the legal consequences of each clause you are discussing and not just paraphrasing the contract wording. Hypothetical examples are an easy way of showing this. Identify the concept, define it, and analyze it. Each of the three paragraphs should have the same type of analysis, e.g. identify, define, and analyze. As a general rule, a hypothetical works very well in analyzing the term.
You must also refer by page or chapter to the part(s) of the text. It is not sufficient to say “according to the text” or something similar. Additionally, do not reference other textbooks.
Spelling and grammar are part of the grading and deductions will be taken if there are errors in these areas. The Writing Center on campus is free to all Cuyamaca students. There are also online tutors.
You know it ain’t easy