I have chosen a topic and started an outline, that will be included. If you could follow that format and/or topic that would be great. If not that’s fine too as the instructions are pretty broad for this paper.
Although this course will introduce you to several topics related to construction law, and provide a strong
starting point for understanding this body of law, the topics covered are not exhaustive. It is very likely that at
some point in your professional careers you will encounter a legal issue that will require you to further examine a topic we have studied in this course. Therefore, the intent of this exercise is to make sure you know how to
do basic legal research.
Topic: Choose a topic that you have or will likely encounter at work as a project manager, engineer or design
professional. Using basic legal research tools, identify and explain the legal issue. Next, explain the specific
“law” or legal concepts that apply, how courts generally rule in these types of cases and finally what steps can
have be taken to avoid this legal issue in the future.
Write your term paper from the point of view of an employee explaining to senior management how to alter, or
how to include specific practices to avoid legal complications or for additional legal protection. Term papers
should be full of analysis, and include your viewpoints and understanding of how to resolve or improve the
situation. Be sure to include personal analysis in your term paper. I am very interested to see how you analyze
the legal situation based on the research you have found
Remember if you include a concept that you did not know before researching this term paper, you must
attribute the source, even if you do not use a direct quote. The omission of sources is plagiarism. I will provide
additional information on how to conduct legal research. If you have questions on how to properly cite
research, discuss this during your writing center appointment.
You will be graded on the thoroughness of your research, clarity and your ability to apply your legal research to
the specific facts of your “case.” Your personal analysis of the situation is key to a superior grade.
if you include a concept that you did not know before researching this term paper, you mustspecific facts of your “case.” Your personal analysis of the situation is key to a superior grade. on the research you have found. legal situation based on the research you have found.
