Elements of a Contract Paper

Resources Required
Chapter 9-11 of Contemporary business law (Cheeseman, 2015)
University of Phoenix Material: Elements of a Contract Scenario
Read the Elements of a Contract Scenario.
Write a 350- to 700-word paper answering the questions at the end of the scenario.
Cite to at least three peer-reviewed references, identified and defined in the Instructor Policies (Spiering, 2018, Researching Assignments). 
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Required elements 
Students earn their grades based on the Grade Rubric for Week 4 Individual Assignment:  Elements of a Contract Paper.  It will be inserted with comments at the end of each graded paper, along with other specific comments inserted directly into the paper itself.  A grading scale (i.e. A -F) is provided in the Instructor Policies (Spiering, 2018).  So, students earn high grades by satisfying each bullet point in each section – Content, Organization/Development and Mechanics.
Please note that the Mechanics section of the Grade Rubric requires the integration of research in APA format, including in-text and reference citations. 
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WK4 IND RUBRIC
    
Grade Rubric for Week 4 Individual Assignment:  Elements of a Contract Paper
 
Content  60 Percent

6 Points

Score

Additional Comments:
 

The paper answers the questions at the end of the scenario.
Jack has to decide whether to engage an attorney.  What would you advise?
Was there a valid contract when Jack purchased the china for $150.00.  Why or why not? Did Jack’s superior knowledge prevent formation of a contract? How might the widow’s age or possible medical condition affect contract formation?
What is the likelihood that the daughter’s suit will succeed?  State your reasons. Is contract rescission a potential remedy?  Why or why not? Is an award of monetary damages an adequate remedy? Why or why not?

Highlighted bullets and/or specific comments depict areas to improve in content and to hone your research and writing skills.
 
Organization / Development  20 Percent

2 Points

Score

Additional Comments:
 

The paper is no more than 700 words in length.
Easy to identify next topic of discussion – APA-formatted [sub]headings, and transitional sentences and paragraphs are used throughout paper.
Logical content development, e.g., introduce, define, explain, and apply concepts.
Sentences and phrases are well constructed, strong, and varied.
Appropriate tone – use of objective, 3rd person writing is encouraged.

 words
 
Mechanics 20 Percent

2 Points

Score

Additional Comments:
 

Professional appearance – same font size, type, and spacing used throughout paper.
The paper–including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page–is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.
Intellectual property is recognized with properly formatted in-text citations and a reference page.
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.  Spelling is correct.   
At least 3-5 APA references, which should include the course text and 3 peer-reviewed documents. Students are encouraged to cite materials from the Class Activities and University Library.

 

Total

Score

 

10