Business Law: History of Defamation

Business Law: History of Defamation
Guidelines for Research Paper As you know the research papers’ subject will be of each person choosing, but should focus on the topics covered or at least touched on, in the course. The topic that you select must have enough law to analyze in depth. A good paper must have substantial legal analysis. Preliminary research on your topic should tell you whether it meets this criterion. You must have a minimum of two (2) sources. The structure of your paper should have an introduction, body and conclusion. 1) An introductory section that summarizes the issue of natural resources policy or law to be examined and tells what you plan to cover in the balance of the paper. 2) A section that traces the development of the issue historically. 3) A critical analysis of the laws and leading cases dealing with the issue. 4) A description of the main divergent points of view in contemporary debates over the issue. (if any) 5) A conclusion that ties ideas together and synthesizes the information brought out in the paper. Formatting the paper. 1) All information from sources must be cited using the MLA format. Include a references cited page at the end of the paper using the MLA format. 2) A minimum of three (3) pages. 3) Double spaced, size 12 font. 4) Cover page – Title (centered), name and date. 5) Expectations concerning spelling, capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure, and general formatting of the paper will be very high.6) The paper should be carefully throughout, well organized and well supported, and written as clearly and concisely as possible. I have provided one source. You may use any other of your choosing.