You have until the end of Week 2 to complete and submit this assignment.  However, please do not procrastinate.  You have a lot of material in Week 2, this extended date is simply to allow a bit of time for late starting students.

Since this assignment is open for both Weeks 1 and 2, there is not option for late submission.

Instructions:

Read Ch.1 of the textbook for this assignment.  Then, watch the following video:Paralegal Legal Writing: Using the IRAC MethodLinks to an external site.

(Video: Using the IRAC Method, 4:07 mins; cc)

Submission:

Submit a 1.5 – 2.5 page paper to discuss:

Define the IRAC method of legal reasoning.  State what each letter in the IRAC acronym stands for, and provide a definition for each.  Give an example of how IRAC is used in a legal setting, and discuss why the IRAC method is important.  Describe at least two things that you learned from the video (besides the definition of IRAC). 

If you use wording directly from the video or any other source, use quotation marks and cite the source.  The majority of your paper should be in your original thoughts and wording.  See the "Academic Honesty" section in the syllabus for more information.  Assignments may be submitted to Turnitin. Turnitin is an online tool available to instructors to check for plagiarism.  Thus, it is important that you understand the meaning of plagiarism and complete your assignments without plagiarizing someone else’s work.  Assignments that have been plagiarized will not receive credit.

Use Times New Roman font (12 pt.), double spaced, only one line for the heading (Your Name – Date – BA113 – IRAC Assignment). Your paper should provide in-depth thought, insight and analysis.  Use proper spelling and grammar.  See grading rubric below.  

Grading Rubric 

Click the 3 dot button in the upper right hand corner to view the scoring rubric.  Make sure to review the rubric before starting the assignment so that you understand the scoring expectations.