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Prepare for Writing Assignment/Group Discussion #2: Hot Coffee and Negligence (ASSIGNED MATERIAL)

Prepare for Writing Assignment/Group Discussion #2: Hot Coffee and Negligence (ASSIGNED MATERIAL)

The purpose of this assignment is to apply legal principals from Modules 4 and 5 to a real case.

Assigned Material for Writing Assignment/Group Discussion #2 and covered on Test #2 (you may rely on and cite ONLY these two resources in your Post or Replies; you may not cite Internet sources or lecture slides):

1. Read Chapters 2 and 5 of the textbook. (You must have at least one citation to Chapter 2 or 5 in your Post.)
2. Watch the “Hot Coffee” documentary (link opens in a new window – watch first 15 minutes only) (You must cite in your Post.)

Warning: There are graphic images from minutes 6:25-6:31, 6:48-7:00, and 7:45-7:50.

You might need to log in with GMU credentials first. Watch the first vignette related to tort law and Liebeck v. McDonald’s (the first 15 minutes) and take notes.

 Writing Assignment/Group Discussion #2: Hot Coffee and Negligence (click here and then “Hot Coffee” discussion board to start thread)

Read these instructions at least three times through before posting. Also read my weekly announcements for specific assignment hints, guidance, and possible extra credit.

Remember you will fail this assignment and face a possible referral to the Office of Academic Integrity if you QUOTE, CUT/PASTE FROM ANY SOURCE INCLUDING THE ASSIGNED MATERIAL or use/rely on any resources, including classmates, the lecture slides or Internet sources, other than the two resources (textbook, Hot Coffee documentary (first 15 minutes) in the Assigned Material (see the box above labeled “Prepare for Writing Assignment/Discussion #2). In addressing the prompt below (in red and italicized), you must cite to Assigned Material in your Post and Replies (see below). You may use the lectures and lectures slides for your own learning and background, but you may not cite to the lectures or lecture slides in your Post or Replies (you will be able to find a similar reference in the textbook).

If you choose to complete this writing assignment, watch “Hot Coffee” (first vignette, approximately 15 minutes) and read/listen/review material related to chapters 2 and 5 (Asssigned Material). Each student will be assigned to a group of students. After watching/reading the Assigned Material prepare your writing assignment (post) in a Word document. You may use the spell-check and grammar check features. Access your discussion board by clicking on the link above and create a new thread. Once you create a new thread cut and paste your writing assignment from your Word document into your thread by 11:59 PM on Friday. After copying your Writing Assignment to the thread, you MUST then upload your Writing Assignment (post) to SafeAssign within 5 minutes to avoid a 0 score. The SafeAssign link can be found below the Writing Assignment/Group Discussion in Blackboard. Unfortunately, Blackboard does not allow for SafeAssign submission in the discussion board. If you do not upload your Writing Assignment (post) to SafeAssign, you will earn a 0 score on that assignment.

Click above “Writing Assignment/Group Discussion #2” to access the discussion board. Your initial post is worth 45 points and your replies (two are required) are worth 15 points, 60 points total for the writing assignment. Please read the additional instructions in the syllabus. You will not be able to see other posts until you post. Please treat this assignment as a serious writing assignment. The rubric is strictly followed and no one gets credit just for posting, therefore prepare your post ahead of time and copy into your thread. Once you post, you will be able to see other posts and you can then reply. However, if you post in error before your post is complete or your post is blank, the first post will be graded even if blank.

You are required to reply to at least two of your classmates by 11:59 PM on Sunday. Your replies must be substantive and MUST include citations in parenthesis according to the instructions above. For example, your replies should extend the discussion or provide another legal perspective, but your replies should not be critical of your classmate’s work. Your replies are worth 15 points and you must provide more than one substantive reply to be eligible for 15 points.

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES:

• Your Post/Replies can only be based on the Assigned Material (“Hot Coffee” video (first vignette) and chapters 2 and 5 of textbook), and other responses (for your replies). Internet resources and other resources outside the course material are prohibited, as is collaboration.
• ******Your Post should be approximately 300 words and each Reply should be approximately 150-200 words. *********
• Showing substantive knowledge of the Assigned Material requires addressing the prompt and providing at least FIVE accurate examples or support from the Assigned Material (with citations) supporting your analysis and in your own words (DO NOT QUOTE, OR CUT/PASTE, show your own understanding in your own words in your Post and Replies).
• You must cite to ALL Assigned Material in your Post, which must include at least one citation to the textbook (chapter 2 and/or 5) and at least four other citations to the Hot Coffee video (at least five citations in your Post), which support your analysis. In other words, you should have at least one citation to each of the items listed in the Assigned Material section on Blackboard and no less than five citations total.
• Each reply must have at least one citation to the Assigned Material.
• Cite to your sources in parenthesis in the following way: provide the minute from the video (i.e., Hot Coffee 5:10) and provide the section/page of the textbook/e-book (i.e., Chapter 4, page 95 or Chapter 4-2b).
• Also, remember you are not being asked for your opinion, you are being asked to apply/analyze the law. A citation list is not required because everyone has access to and is using the same required resources in the Assigned Material list.
• DUE DATES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. THESE ARE SERIOUS WRITING ASSIGNMENTS AND THERE IS NO CREDIT FOR POSTING OR REPLYING LATE.

Background: Mrs. Liebeck sued McDonald’s for negligence in a civil case and the jury awarded her compensatory and punitive damages.

Address the following prompt in your post:

What is negligence and explain and apply the elements of negligence Mrs. Liebeck had to prove? Explain using thorough legal analysis, underline the legal terms, and provide at least five citations as explained above.

Grading Criteria:

Criteria	Failure	Unacceptable	Acceptable	Good	Excellent
Quality of Post	No post, post is submitted after due date, post does not address prompt, and/or violations of rules, including using unauthorized resources or providing no or inaccurate citations	Does not refer to the Assigned Material in a substantive way or does not fully address the prompt within word limit and on time with few citations as indicated in instructions	Shows some knowledge of the Assigned Material within word limit and on time with citations as indicated in instructions	Shows knowledge of the video, case and the Assigned Material and offers an original and critical post within the word limit and on time with citations as indicated in instructions	Shows substantive knowledge of the Assigned Material and offers an original and critical post within the word limit and on time with citations as indicated in instructions
45 points	0	15	32	36	45
Quality of Reply/Replies	No replies or reply/replies are submitted after due date, no or innacurate citations and/or rule violations	Only one substantive reply with citations on time or replies show little knowledge of material	Two replies on time showing some knowledge of the material with citations	Two replies on time showing knowledge of the material with citations	Two or more replies on time showing substantive knowledge with citations
15 points	0	5	11	13	15

The posts/replies must be your original work. Do not collaborate with others. Do not quote or cut and paste from any source, including the textbook. Show your own understanding. Use of the Internet or other sources outside the Assigned Material is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Honor Code. Violation of these rules will result in a grade of 0 and a possible Honor Code violation. Failure to Post your writing assignment (post only not replies) to SafeAssign will result in a score of 0.

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