Bonus Current Event Response
September 2015
How did evidence (or a lack thereof) play a key role in the reversal of Tom Brady's suspension by the NFL?
Write a 2-3 page paper (standard font and formatting), using a minimum of 3 sources (including MLA in-text citations and a works cited), to discuss the role of evidence in the appeal. Papers must be submitted by 11:59pm on September 30th. Papers including a valid discussion of the topic, as well as meeting all assignment guidelines, may earn a bonus quiz score.
How did evidence (or a lack thereof) play a key role in the reversal of Tom Brady's suspension by the NFL?
Write a 2-3 page paper (standard font and formatting), using a minimum of 3 sources (including MLA in-text citations and a works cited), to discuss the role of evidence in the appeal. Papers must be submitted by 11:59pm on September 30th. Papers including a valid discussion of the topic, as well as meeting all assignment guidelines, may earn a bonus quiz score.
October 2015
The film "The Fugitive" is loosely based on the Sam Sheppard case, in which a doctor was initially convicted of murdering his wife, though he maintained that an intruder actually murdered his wife. While there are some similarities between the actual case the Hollywood movie, there were many departures from the real story when the film was written and produced. Write a 2-3 page paper (standard font and formatting), using a minimum of 3 sources (including MLA in-text citations and a works cited), to discuss the similarities and differences between the Sheppard case and "The Fugitive". Additionally, identify 2-3 forensic techniques utilized in the film. Papers must be submitted by 11:59pm on October 31st. Papers including a valid discussion of the topic, as well as meeting all assignment guidelines, may earn a bonus quiz score. Don't forget the link to a reputable Sam Sheppard source on the course homepage.
The film "The Fugitive" is loosely based on the Sam Sheppard case, in which a doctor was initially convicted of murdering his wife, though he maintained that an intruder actually murdered his wife. While there are some similarities between the actual case the Hollywood movie, there were many departures from the real story when the film was written and produced. Write a 2-3 page paper (standard font and formatting), using a minimum of 3 sources (including MLA in-text citations and a works cited), to discuss the similarities and differences between the Sheppard case and "The Fugitive". Additionally, identify 2-3 forensic techniques utilized in the film. Papers must be submitted by 11:59pm on October 31st. Papers including a valid discussion of the topic, as well as meeting all assignment guidelines, may earn a bonus quiz score. Don't forget the link to a reputable Sam Sheppard source on the course homepage.