ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
This is a writing assistance (analytical paper) in which you are required to clearly state the issues or topics, analyze
the authority, rules, regulations and/or laws that apply to the issues or topics, then clearly and
logically apply the rules, regulations and laws to the issues or topics in order to support
conclusions or analysis.
INSTRUCTIONS
List and analyze the specific Constitutional provisions which grant to the federal government
intellectual property jurisdiction (authority). When doing so, be sure to analyze the court’s (US
Supreme Court, and Federal Appellate Courts) rationale when interpreting these provisions to
conclude that the federal government has jurisdiction over these matters. Also, list the agencies
that have oversight over intellectual property and analyze the oversight and/or authority
exercised by each department.
BASIC FORMAT
A title page is required that includes the title of the assignment, your name, and name of
the educational institution.
The paper must be typed, double-spaced, 12-point font (Times New Roman), with page
numbers in the bottom center.
The paper must be 5-7 pages, excluding the title and reference pages.
You must cite at least 5 sources, which may include real scholarly sources and bible sources.
This is an analytical paper. Thus, avoid using personal pronouns, or referring to “my
beliefs”, “I think”, “I believe” or similar language. This paper should not be written in
the first person.
All information obtained from another source must include a citation to that source in
accordance with current Bluebook standards. Also, all assertions should be supported by
authority and not be based upon opinion.
Headings (subheadings) must be used.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
