The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution recognizes that “[a] well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” Recently, there has been quite a bit of disagreement about the meaning of this provision and the rights that […]

Exploring Case Law   This week we are going to jump right into Westlaw and locate case from any state’s highest court. Please go to the Library link which is located in the Academic Tools. Once selected you will be taken to the Library. Please select Westlaw Campus Research to be connected to our school’s […]

The study of ethics is a very practical endeavor. By using critical thinking skills and applying sound ethical reasoning, you will not only be better equipped to address ethical issues but also better prepared to articulate your reasoning to others. The Discussion Board allows for an opportunity to share ideas with your peers on the […]

Getting Acquainted with the Law   Good legal writing begins with exploring and finding the right legal sources to support your argument. Knowing where to find legal sources and which ones to use is essential in crafting strong legal arguments.   Jurisdiction plays a key role in determining the appropriate law on point. Federal Jurisdiction […]

Complete the Ethical Theories Comparison Chart:   Over the course of thousands of years, various theories have been offered to explain the best way to determine what is ethical. The search for “good” or correct actions and thoughts has provided several strong approaches that are actively used today. While all of the various ethical theories […]

Analyzing Reasoning on Both Sides   This final writing assignment allows you to present an analysis of the best reasoning on each side of your issue. In the process, you will get to demonstrate some of the key skills you have learned during this course. In particular, you will demonstrate the ability to create high-quality […]

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read the assigned chapters in your textbook and watch the videos Identifying Premises and Conclusions (Links to an external site.), What Is an Argument? (Links to an external site.), What Is a Good Argument? (Part I) (Links to an external site.), and What Is a Good Argument?: The […]

In the Week 1 Presenting Arguments assignment, you objectively and neutrally evaluated reasoning on each side of your question from non-scholarly sources. For this assignment, you will objectively and neutrally evaluate and present the reasoning from scholarly sources on the same question. For an example of how to complete this paper, take a look at […]

Reflect back on what you have learned in this course about how to construct high-quality arguments for positions. Give an example of how the ability to think logically and to construct good arguments could help you in your career and in your daily life. In what ways the skill of being able to evaluate the […]

Good legal writing begins with exploring and finding the right legal sources to support your argument. Knowing where to find legal sources and which ones to use is essential in crafting strong legal arguments.   Jurisdiction plays a key role in determining the appropriate law on point. Federal Jurisdiction is reserved for questions of federal […]