Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review the information on using the IRAC MethodLinks to an external site. for analyzing cases of law.
This assignment examines the application of employment law in a legal case and develops your research skills for the Final Paper.
Visit the WestlawLinks to an external site. database in the UAGC Library (it is listed under Case Law). Under “All Content” select “Cases,” then select “All Federal Cases.”
Next, enter the type of discrimination or violation of employment law you addressed in Discussion 1 into the search bar. For example, if you discussed National Origin, enter that. If you are unsure of a legal area, visit the EEOC webpage on Discrimination by TypeLinks to an external site. (you can choose another topic if needed).
Select the magnifying glass icon to search and review a few of the cases that are listed. When you have selected one, use the IRAC method to analyze the case. Remember that this acronym stands for:
- Issue
- Relevant Law
- Apply to the Law
- Conclusion
Review the resources on IRAC for further assistance.
In your assignment,
- Describe the facts of the legal case.
- Explain the legal issues involved.
- Describe the relevant law involved.
- Explain how the relevant law applies to the facts.
- Explains the ruling of the case.
The Employment Case Law Research assignment
- must be 1 to 2 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to an external site. resource.
- must include a separate title page with the following in title case:
- title of assignment in bold font
- Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
- student’s name
- name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
- course name and number
- instructor’s name
- due date
- title of assignment in bold font
- must utilize academic voice.
- Review the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
- must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
- Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
- For assistance on writing Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an external site. and Writing a Thesis StatementLinks to an external site., refer to the Writing Center resources.
- must use APA Level Headings, found on the Writing Center’s APA Style ElementsLinks to an external site. page.
- must use at least 2 credible sources in addition to the course text.
- The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.
- To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, review Quick and Easy Library ResearchLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
- must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. guide.
- must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center.
- Review the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.
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