Course Modules
Welcome: There will have 8 modules for the 8 weeks of instruction in this online course. Please send me any questions or comments via email or canvas. Your weekly reading assignments will also include writing at least a one-page outline of the material. This will help you to retain the information for midterm and final research papers.
Welcome: There will have 8 modules for the 8 weeks of instruction in this online course. Please send me any questions or comments via email or canvas. Your weekly reading assignments will also include writing at least a one-page outline of the material. This will help you to retain the information for midterm and final research papers.
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PageCourse Overview: Students explore methods of persuasion from a persuasion perspective and apply the lessons learned through performance-based exercises designed to expand the boundaries of their understanding and mastery of techniques. This course inclu Course Overview: Students explore methods of persuasion from a persuasion perspective and apply the lessons learned through performance-based exercises designed to expand the boundaries of their understanding and mastery of techniques. This course incluScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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PageAbout Your Instructor About Your InstructorScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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PageCourse Resources Course ResourcesScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion TopicCourse Q&A Course Q&AScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
Module 1: Week 1
Module 1: Week 1
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Context Module Sub HeaderDiscussion: Trial and Justice; Procedures; Demeanor; and Trial Ethics. An Approach to Trial Advocacy; Argument-Centered Narratives; Trial by Inference; Truth and the Adversary System; CivilityScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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AssignmentRead and Outline: Modern Trial Advocacy textbook Chapter 1; and Trial Advocacy in a Nutshell book Chapter 1 Read and Outline: Modern Trial Advocacy textbook Chapter 1; and Trial Advocacy in a Nutshell book Chapter 1Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
Module 2: Week 2
Module 2: Week 2
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Context Module Sub HeaderDiscussion: Case Analysis and Storytelling; Persuasive Trial Story; Ethics of Storytelling. Persuasive Legal Narratives; Timeliness; Narratives/EvidenceScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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AssignmentRead and Outline: Modern Trial Advocacy textbook Chapter 2 pp. 13-18; and Nutshell book Chapter 2 Read and Outline: Modern Trial Advocacy textbook Chapter 2 pp. 13-18; and Nutshell book Chapter 2Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
Module 3: Week 3
Module 3: Week 3
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Context Module Sub HeaderDiscussion: Preparing a Persuasive Trial Story; Theory, Theme, Frame; Planning Final Argument, Case-in-Chief, and Cross Examination. Inferential ArgumentsScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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AssignmentRead and Outline: Modern Trial Advocacy textbook Chapter 2 pp. 19-25; and Nutshell book Chapter 3 Read and Outline: Modern Trial Advocacy textbook Chapter 2 pp. 19-25; and Nutshell book Chapter 3Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
Module 4: Week 4
Module 4: Week 4
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Context Module Sub HeaderDiscussion: Persuasion Theory; Script Theory Credibility Factors – Rapport, Bias etc. Credibility ArgumentsScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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AssignmentRead and Outline: Modern Trial Advocacy textbook Chapter 2 pp. 26-36; and Nutshell book Chapter 4 Read and Outline: Modern Trial Advocacy textbook Chapter 2 pp. 26-36; and Nutshell book Chapter 4Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
Week 4 - Midterm Exam Legal Memorandum
Week 4 - Midterm Exam Legal Memorandum
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AssignmentDraft a Legal Memorandum re Safford United School District v. Redding (see link below) Draft a Legal Memorandum re Safford United School District v. Redding (see link below)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
Module 5: Week 5
Module 5: Week 5
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Context Module Sub HeaderDiscussion: Silent ArgumentsScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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AssignmentRead and Outline Nutshell book Chapter 5 Read and Outline Nutshell book Chapter 5Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
Module 6: Week 6
Module 6: Week 6
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Context Module Sub HeaderDiscussion: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Timing; Arbitration; Mediation; Settlement NegotiationsScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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AssignmentRead and Outline Nutshell book Chapter 6 Read and Outline Nutshell book Chapter 6Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
Module 7: Week 7
Module 7: Week 7
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Context Module Sub HeaderDiscussion: Courtroom Presentation Overview; Excluding (Sequestering Witnesses); Stipulations; Trial-Related Motions; Judge or Jury Trial; Jury Voir Dire; Jury Instructions; Subpoenas; Common Courtroom CustomsScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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AssignmentRead and Outline Nutshell book Chapter 7 Read and Outline Nutshell book Chapter 7Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
Module 8: Week 8
Module 8: Week 8
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Context Module Sub HeaderFinal ExamScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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AssignmentFinal Research Paper, minimum 4-page body APA style: Due July 26 Final Research Paper, minimum 4-page body APA style: Due July 26Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
