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Information Law and Policy
Syllabus
Readings
Grades
Grades will be based on class participation
(20%), an in-class presentation (20%), a personal
information inquiry (5%), and a research paper/project
(55%).
In-Class
Presentations
Each student is expected to lead an in-class discussion on a
specific topic. For more information on the presentations or your assigned
topic and delivery date, click the Topics link.
Personal
Information Inquiry
Each student must make a personal record inquiry
from either a federal, state, credit reporting agency, or
Internet marketing service (DoubleClick, 24/7 Media,
Engage Technologies, etc.) and submit a one page written
report explaining the process and general results of the
inquiry (specific details of the records obtained need
NOT be submitted). The reports are due on or before the
class session.
Research Papers or
Projects
Each student must complete an original research
project that expresses a novel idea or approach to some
area of information law. The paper must be submitted in
publishable form, i.e., fully edited with correct grammar
and spelling, proper citations (yes, Bluebook counts),
and supporting materials (statutes, appendices, etc.) if
appropriate. While there is no length requirement, most
topics will likely require at least 5,000 words (20 - 25
pages) to adequately address. Remember, quality is better
than quantity.
Papers will be evaluated
on the basis of clarity of analysis, persuasiveness of
argument, depth of research, originality of thought,
readability, and understanding of the course materials.
Proper use of authority is required (footnotes are
preferred to endnotes).
Students may present
projects of equivalent magnitude in other formats with
prior approval of both instructors.
Students will submit a
thesis statement at the beginning of the third class
meeting.
The instructors are
available to discuss questions regarding papers and
projects.
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