ISSUE 2 DRAFT APPELLATE BRIEF COMPONENTS:
Your Issue 2 Draft must include the following sections:
- Issue Two Subheading (Subheading B)
- Issue Two CREAC – See Slides from with more detailed instructions on the Issue Two CREAC
- NOTE – Your Rule/Hook for Issue Two should state when there is not apparent authority.
FORMATTING INSTRUCTIONS:
THERE IS NO TEMPLATE FOR THE ISSUE 2 DRAFT. Please create a new Word document for your draft.
Your Issue 2 Draft must be formatted as follows:
- Font: Times New Roman 13 point
- Margins: 1 inch all sides
- Spacing: all headings/subheadings are single spaced, all text is double-spaced throughout.
- Paragraph Indentation: 0.5 inches
- Page numbers: Bottom center, Times New Roman 13 point.
WORD COUNT:
Your Issue 2 Draft word count is 900 words, including all headings/subheadings.
| Spring Problem – Draft Appellate Brief | ||
|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| Umbrella Section |
5 pts Proficient Umbrella is organized per the worksheet and class instructions; may still need some editing to make it more persuasive. 3 pts Developing Umbrella is generally organized per the worksheet and class instructions, but needs more significant revisions. 1 pts Needs Improvement Umbrella is organized incorrectly and/or is missing most if not all requirements. |
/ 5 pts |
|
Issue 1 – Conclusion, Rule, and Explanation Sections |
15 to >14 pts Exemplary CRE are organized correctly and need little to no revision. 14 to >12 pts Proficient CRE are essentially organized correctly but need some revision for clarity or further details. 12 to >10 pts Developing CRE has organizational issues and/or is missing some requirements. 10 to >0 pts Needs Improvement CRE is organized incorrectly and/or is missing many significant requirements. |
/ 15 pts |
|
Issue 1 – Application Section |
20 to >19 pts Exemplary Application is organized correctly and needs little to no revision. 19 to >17 pts Proficient Application is organized correctly but needs revision for clarity or further details 17 to >15 pts Developing Application has organizational issues and/or is missing some requirements. 15 to >0 pts Needs Improvement Application is organized incorrectly and/or is missing many significant requirements. |
/ 20 pts |
|
Citations |
5 pts No Citation Mistakes 4 pts 1-3 Citation Mistakes 3 pts 4-6 Citation Mistakes 2 pts 6-10 Citation Mistakes 1 pts More than 10 Citation Mistakes 0 pts No Citations |
/ 5 pts |
|
Overall Organization and Writing Style |
5 pts Exemplary 4 pts Proficient 2 pts Developing 1 pts Needs Improvement |
/ 5 pts |
|
Late Penalty |
0 pts Late Penalty 0 pts Late Penalty |
/ 0 pts |
| Total Points: 0 | ||
Requirements: 900 words

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