PLEG120 – Civil Litigation
Portfolio Project Directions and Rubric
This Portfolio Project is worth 35% of your grade
Outcomes
Completing this Assessment will help you to meet the following:
Course Outcomes
 Demonstrate an understanding of the stages of civil litigation and the legal professional’s role in civil litigation
practice with an emphasis in case development, all phases of trial, and alternative dispute resolution.
 Describe, apply, and discuss ethical and professional responsibility rules to situations affecting the legal
professional engaged in a civil litigation practice.
 Define and explain the basic components of a civil litigation trial notebook.
 Simulate a legal professional’s participation in the pre-trial phases of a civil litigation case, including engaging in
case evaluation, interviewing clients and witnesses, preparing and filing pleadings, and assisting in the discovery
process.
Program Outcomes
 Define, apply, and defend principles of legal ethics within a variety of settings.
Institutional Outcomes
 Information Literacy and Communication - Utilize appropriate current technology and resources to locate and
evaluate information needed to accomplish a goal, and then communicate findings in visual, written and/or oral
formats.
 Relational Learning - Transfer knowledge, skills and behaviors acquired through formal and informal learning
and life experiences to new situations.
 Thinking Abilities - Employ strategies for reflection on learning and practice in order to adjust learning
processes for continual improvement.
 Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning - Follow established methods of inquiry and mathematical reasoning to
form conclusions and make decisions.
 Community and Career - Participate in social, learning, and professional communities for personal and career
growth.
Deadline
Deliverable items for the Portfolio Project will be required at different points during the course.
Details for each submission are included below in the Deliverable Descriptions.
In each week, use the information from the emails and the research materials you are given to
prepare the documents outlined below. All deliverables should be in the following format: 12 point
Times New Roman or Arial font, one inch margins, and double spaced. Edit your work for spelling
and grammar and use proper legal citations pursuant to The Bluebook. Please refer to the grading
rubric for each deliverable for specific grading criteria.
Purpose of Assessment
Bryant & Stratton College is committed to your personal, academic, and professional success. PLEG
120 is a foundational course for the Paralegal Studies Program in which students are immersed in the
field of civil litigation and related topics. The purpose of this Portfolio Project is to give you real
world experience as a future paralegal and to aid in building your employability portfolio.
Your portfolio is intended to be a place where you collect your work and demonstrate your
achievements; a place where you can showcase your intellectual growth and career readiness through
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the compilation of various pieces of work you have accumulated throughout your degree program.
By the time you complete the Paralegal Studies Program, included in your portfolio will be a
narrative, a professional marketing plan, job seeking documents (resume, cover letter, and
references), evidence of program specific knowledge and learning, and life-long learning competence.
Building the portfolio throughout your academic career will allow you to set goals, establish a plan
for growth, and stay on course for graduation and life-long learning achievements. The Portfolio
Project for PLEG 120 was designed to not only to give you a thorough and practical introduction to
the field of civil litigation, but also to provide you with a number of pieces of work that you can
include in your portfolio.
Directions
For this Portfolio Project, you are being placed into a hypothetical situation in which you are working
as a paralegal at a law firm and are working closely with an attorney on a personal injury case. As
you would in practice, you will be following this case through to trial and working on various
projects for the Managing Partner during the course of this session.
There are five (5) separate parts to this Portfolio Project, each with a separate submission deadline.
Carefully review all project directions closely and contact your instructor with any questions.
Requirements and Formatting
Your Portfolio Project must be formatted as follows:
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APA formatting
Title Page
Times New Roman or Arial 12-point font
1-inch margins
Page numbers in top right corner
Deliverable Descriptions
Week 3: Part 1 Directions - Interview Memo to the Managing Partner
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Due by the end of Week 3 at 11:59 pm, ET.
Scenario: You are working as a paralegal at the law firm of Chase & Chase P.C. Knowing that you
recently have graduated with your degree in Paralegal Studies and that you have taken a course
specifically in civil litigation, the Managing Partner has sent you the following email for your
assistance on a project regarding a potential new client.
-----Original Message----From: Susan Chase [mailto:schase@chaseandchase.com]
Sent: November 30 2:41 PM
To: A. Paralegal [mailto:needsthisjob@chaseandchase.com]
Subject: New Client Interview
Dear A. Paralegal,
This morning I received a call from a woman named Bella Henderson. Mrs. Henderson is looking for an
attorney to represent her in a personal injury lawsuit she would like to bring against Office-Mart, Inc.
(“Office-Mart”). Office-Mart is a national, office supply store that does business in this state and
throughout the country. According to Mrs. Henderson, two winters ago she was entering an Office-Mart
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store in our state when she slipped on a patch of “black ice” on the sidewalk, right in front of the store.
Mrs. Henderson claims to have suffered a number of injuries as a result of her accident, but we did not get
into much detail over the telephone.
Mrs. Henderson will be coming into the office next week to meet with me and I would like you to not only
sit in on the meeting, but also help me prepare. In that regard, I need you to prepare a list of at least
twenty questions that I should address with Mrs. Henderson in order to determine whether we should take
this case. Specifically, I need you to prepare a list of at least twenty questions that will enable us to:
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Identify any ethical concerns (such as potential conflicts of interest);
Identify any procedural concerns (such as the statute of limitations);
Identify any legal concerns (such as jurisdiction and venue)
Conduct a factual and legal evaluation of the case to determine whether there is a likelihood of
success.
Regards,
Sue Chase
Part 1 Deliverable
Your proposed interview questions must be written as an intra-office memorandum from you to the
Managing Partner and address the following items:
1. Begin your memo by briefly summarizing the background and your assignment.
2. Compose a list of at least 20 interview questions (each question should be numbered), and
provide a brief explanation of the purpose behind each question.
Upload your Portfolio Project Part 1 Interview Memo to the Managing Partner and submit.
Please refer to the grading rubric below for Portfolio Project Part 1.
Week 5: Part 2 Directions - Predictive Memo to the Managing Partner
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Due by the end of Week 5 at 11:59 pm, ET.
Scenario: It has been two weeks since you and the Managing Partner at Chase & Chase, P.C. met
with Mrs. Henderson when you receive the below email.
-----Original Message----From: Susan Chase [mailto:schase@chaseandchase.com]
Sent: December 14 11:36 AM
To: A. Paralegal [mailto:needsthisjob@chaseandchase.com]
Subject: Henderson v. Office-Mart, Inc. (File No. 79-65142)
Dear A. Paralegal,
After our meeting with Bella Henderson, I reviewed my notes and conducted some legal research in order
to determine whether there is any merit to Mrs. Henderson’s case and, by extension, whether we should
take the case on. Unfortunately, with a trial beginning next week I simply do not have the time to devote to
this. Since you already are familiar with the case, I would like your continued assistance.
Two years ago in January, Mrs. Henderson was entering the Office-Mart store located at 7272 Thomas
Drive when she slipped on a patch of “black ice” on the sidewalk right in front of the store. Although it had
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snowed earlier that day, the parking lot had been plowed and the sidewalk shoveled. After Mrs. Henderson
fell, the Store Manager came outside to attend to her, and she heard the manager (whose name she did
not get) yell “James, I thought I told you to get that salt out here two hours ago!” Mrs. Henderson filled out
an accident report, but was never given a copy.
Mrs. Henderson suffered a bi-malleolar fracture of the right ankle as a result of the accident. The fracture
was severe enough to require surgery that included the insertion of plates and screws into her right ankle.
Mrs. Henderson has extensive medical bills (she does not know how much) and has missed a significant
amount of time from work. She is a pediatric nurse at Children’s Hospital. Mrs. Henderson indicates that
her treating orthopedic surgeon is uncertain about what will be the full extent of her recovery. She
continues to suffer significant pain and limitation of range of motion in her right ankle. Her surgeon is
unsure whether she will ever be restored to 100% of her pre-accident level of physical health. It also is
possible that she will require future surgery.
I have researched the law and have located three relevant sources. Please review and analyze these
sources, apply them to the facts I have outlined above and draft a predictive memo to me in which you
apply the law I have given you to the facts outlined above in order to make a prediction about whether Mrs.
Henderson is likely to prevail in court. DO NOT CONDUCT ANY EXTERNAL RESEARCH.
Regards,
Sue Chase
Part 2 Deliverable
Using the How to Write a Predictive Memo presentation and the Sample Predictive Memo Format
(available in Week 5) as a guide, compose a Predictive Memo to the Managing Partner of at least 500
words.
Your memo must contain the following five (5) components:
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Statement of Facts
Question Presented
Short Answer
Analysis
Conclusion
In the Memo, assess the merits of the case and explain the expected outcome of a court case should
Mrs. Henderson file suit against Office-Mart, Inc. for the injuries she sustained as a result of her slip
and fall.
Apply the three sources that have been provided to by you by the Managing Partner. See State
Specific Content in Week 1. DO NOT conduct any additional research. Include proper citations
pursuant to The Bluebook citation for each of the three cases.
Upload your Portfolio Project Part 2 Predictive Memo to the Managing Partner and submit.
Please refer to the grading rubric below for Portfolio Project Part 2.
Week 6: Part 3 Directions - Motion to Compel
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Due by the end of Week 6 at 11:59 pm, ET.
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Scenario: After reviewing your Predictive Memo, the Managing Partner decided to take on
Mrs. Henderson’s case. Because of the good work you have done on the case thus far, the Managing
Partner has opted to continue to have you work on the case through to conclusion (trial).
It has been eight months since you and the Managing Partner first met with Mrs. Henderson and six
months since litigation was commenced against Office-Mart with the filing of the complaint that you
prepared. Your firm presently is in the middle of discovery on the case when you receive the below
email from the Managing Partner about a motion that needs to be drafted and filed relative to a
discovery dispute.
-----Original Message----From: Susan Chase [mailto:schase@chaseandchase.com]
Sent: August 24 2:28 PM
To: A. Paralegal [mailto:needsthisjob@chaseandchase.com]
Subject: Henderson v. Office-Mart, Inc. (File No. 79-65142)
Dear A. Paralegal,
On June 1 I served defense counsel with (1) a set of 20 Interrogatories (2) a document demand for
disclosure of the accident report Mrs. Henderson completed, photographs of the accident scene,
inspection reports and any other incident reports prior to the date of the accident. When by July 10 I did
not receive responses to these demands, I sent a letter to opposing counsel requesting that he respond to
these outstanding demands within 30 days. That letter was sent as a good-faith attempt on our part to
avoid the cost of motion practice. The 30 day deadline has passed and I have not received any indication
from defense counsel that he intends to respond to our demands.
I need you to draft a Motion to Compel seeking a court order compelling the defendant to respond to all of
our outstanding demands within 30 days of the date of service of the court’s order. Your motion must
contain the following three items: (1) a notice of motion; (2) attorney’s affidavit in support of the motion
and (3) memorandum of law. Our assigned judge is the Honorable Patrick Scolaro. I want oral argument
to be on October 1. Please use only the provided authorities in drafting your memorandum of law (DO
NOT conduct any additional legal research):
Sue
Part 3 Deliverable
Prepare a Motion to Compel seeking a court order compelling the defendant to respond to all
outstanding discovery demands within 30 days of the date of service of the court’s order.
Prepare a Motion to Compel of at least five (5) pages in length that comprises the following items: (1)
Notice of Motion; (2) Attorney’s Affidavit in support of the motion; and (3) Memorandum of Law.
Apply the two statutes that were provided by the Managing Partner in drafting your motion. See
State Specific Content in Week 1. DO NOT conduct any additional research. Your motion must
include proper citations to the two statutes pursuant to The Bluebook.
Upload your Portfolio Project Part 3 Motion to Compel and submit.
Please refer to the grading rubric below for Portfolio Project Part 3.
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Week 7: Part 4 - Trial Notebook Memo
 Due Week 7 by Saturday at 11:59 pm, ET.
Scenario: It has been 6 months since the motion to compel that you drafted was argued and granted
by Judge Scolaro. Discovery has been completed and the defendant’s motion for summary judgment
has been denied. That means Mrs. Henderson’s case is going to trial! You are working at your desk
one afternoon when you receive the below email from the Managing Partner.
-----Original Message----From: Susan Chase [mailto:schase@chaseandchase.com]
Sent: April 13 12:49 PM
To: A. Paralegal [mailto:needsthisjob@chaseandchase.com]
Subject: Henderson v. Office-Mart, Inc. (File No. 79-65142)
Dear A. Paralegal,
As you know, discovery is now complete in Mrs. Henderson’s case and (thankfully) the defendant’s motion
for summary judgment was denied. Although the defendant is appealing that decision, we are moving
forward with trial. Jury selection will be on June 4 and the trial will begin on June 7 before Judge Scolaro.
I have another case going to trial immediately after Mrs. Henderson’s case and it is a much more complex
commercial lawsuit. Since you know the “ins and outs” of Mrs. Henderson’s case I will be relying heavily
on you to help me prepare for trial. For your first trial preparation assignment, please prepare a
memorandum to me identifying and describing what you believe I will need to have in my trial notebook in
order to best present Mrs. Henderson’s case to the jury.
Sue
Part 4 Deliverable
In at least 600 words, create an intra-office memorandum to the Managing Partner in which you
identify and describe each and every item you believe she should have in her trial notebook. For each
item, explain the purpose for having that item in the trial notebook.
Your memo must begin with a brief summary of your assignment and then each item you believe
should be included in the trial notebook must be listed and numbered accordingly.
Upload your Portfolio Project Part 4 Trial Notebook Memo and submit.
Please refer to the grading rubric below for Portfolio Project Part 4.
Week 7.5: Final Submission to ePortfolio
 Due by the end of Week 7.5 at 11:59 pm, ET.
This week is the final submission of your Portfolio Project. Combine all parts of your Portfolio
Project (Interview Memo, Predictive Memo, Motion to Compel, and Trial Notebook Memo) along
with your Midterm Exam and Final Exam into one Word document. Incorporate instructor feedback,
make any additional corrections, and submit to your ePortfolio.
Upload your Portfolio Project to the Program Outcome in your ePortfolio listed below. Use the
following naming convention: PLEG120 – Portfolio Project:
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“Define, apply, and defend principles of legal ethics within a variety of settings.”
For directions on how to upload your project to your ePortfolio, please see Student Resources in
Blackboard on the navigation pane.
Week 7.5: Reflection
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Due by the end of Week 7.5 at 11:59 pm, ET.
After you have finalized your Interview Memo, Predictive Memo, Motion to Compel and Trial
Notebook Memo, draft a Portfolio Project Reflection of at least 250 words in standard essay format. In
your Reflection, include an Introduction and Conclusion, and address the following items:
1. Reflect on and assess the value of what you have learned through the completion of this
project.
2. Explain how you believe you could apply what you learned in order to become more
successful in the workforce.
3. Identify how your thought process may have changed as a result of working on this project
and explain how.
4. Describe what you might do differently if asked to complete similar projects in the future and
explain why.
5. Describe what advice you would give to a student who is just beginning this project.
6. Identify what program outcomes you believe were fulfilled by this project and justify your
selection(s).
Upload and submit your final reflection.
For specific grading information, please refer to the Portfolio Project Grading Rubrics below.
PLEG120 – Portfolio Project
Criteria
Interview
Memo
Content
60 points
Formatting
20 points
Mechanics
20 points
Instructor
Comments
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PLEG120 – Portfolio Project Part 1 Rubric
Exceeds Expectations
Meets Expectations
60-54 points
53-42 points
The memo begins with an accurate and
The memo begins with an accurate
detailed summary of the assignment
summary of the assignment given
given by the Managing Partner followed
by the Managing Partner followed
by the proposed interview questions and
by the proposed interview
in-depth explanations. All questions are
questions. All questions are in
relevant to the upcoming client
complete sentences as are all
interview and are not repetitive. All
explanations of the intent behind
questions are in complete sentences as
each question, 5 or fewer
are all explanations of the intent behind
questions are irrelevant to the
each question. The submission contains
client interview and/or are
questions that demonstrate a complete
repetitive. The questions
understanding of the civil legal process.
demonstrate a good
understanding of the civil legal
process.
20-18 points
Document is organized in standard memo
format and contains 20 or more proposed
questions and explanations. Document is
formatted in 12-point Times New Roman
or Arial font and with 1” margins
throughout.
20-18 points
There are no errors in spelling,
punctuation, or grammar.
17-14 points
Document is organized in
standard memo format and
contains at least 20 proposed
questions and explanations.
Document is formatted in 12-point
Times New Roman or Arial font
and with 1” margins throughout.
17-14 points
There are 3 or fewer spelling,
punctuation and/or grammatical
errors.
Below Expectations
41-0 points
The memo does not begin with a
summary of the assignment given by
the Managing Partner and/or has an
inaccurate summary of the
assignment. Questions and/or
explanations for proposed questions
are not in complete sentences. There
are 6 or more questions that are
irrelevant to the client interview
and/or are repetitive. The questions
demonstrate a lack of understanding
of the civil litigation process.
13-0 points
Document is not organized in
standard memo format and/or does
not contain at least 20 proposed
questions and/or explanations.
Document is not formatted in 12point Times New Roman or Arial font
and/or with 1” margins.
13-0 points
There are 4 or more grammatical,
punctuation and/or spelling errors.
Total Points
Points
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PLEG120 – Portfolio Project Part 2 Rubric
Criteria
Predictive
Memo
Content
60 points
Organization
20 points
Formatting
and
Mechanics
20 points
Instructor
Comments
Average
Needs Improvement
60-54 points
All required components are detailed and
described thoroughly and completely.
Content is accurate and analysis is logical,
methodical, and complete in great detail.
Each case is addressed, analyzed and
applied appropriately and contextually.
There is a logical flow of ideas from one
component to the next. The memo is
professional in substance and tone.
Excellent
53-42 points
All required components are described
in a generally thorough and complete
manner. Content is accurate and
analysis is logical, methodical, and
complete. Each case is addressed,
analyzed and applied appropriately.
Most ideas flow logically. The memo is
generally professional in substance and
tone.
41-0 points
All required components are not present.
Analysis of sources is perfunctory or
omitted. Not all three cases are
addressed, analyzed and applied
appropriately. Application of sources
does not flow logically. Unrelated ideas
or materials may be introduced or
discussed. The memo may contain
significant errors in logic or tone.
20-18 points
Memo is more than 500 words in length.
Document is organized in standard memo
format. All components are present
(Statement of Facts, Question Presented,
Short Answer, Analysis, and Conclusion).
Arrangement of information is clear, logical,
and consistent throughout the document.
20-18 points
All sources are properly cited in The
Bluebook format, with no errors in citations.
Document is formatted in 12-point Times
New Roman or Arial font and with 1”
margins throughout. There are no
grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors.
17-14 points
Memo is at least 500 words in length.
Document is organized in standard
memo format. All components are
present (Statement of Facts, Question
Presented, Short Answer, Analysis, and
Conclusion). Arrangement of
information is generally organized.
17-14 points
All sources are cited in The Bluebook
format, contains 3 or fewer errors in
citations. Document is formatted in 12point Times New Roman or Arial font
and with 1” margins throughout.
There are 3 or fewer spelling,
punctuation and/or grammatical errors.
13-0 points
Memo is less than 500 words in length.
Document is not organized in standard
memo format. Major components are
missing. Arrangement of information is
confusing, vague, or disorganized.
13-0 points
All sources are not cited in The Bluebook
format or contain 4 or more errors in
citations. Document is not formatted in
12-point Times New Roman or Arial
Font and/or with 1” margins. There are
4 or more grammatical, punctuation
and/or spelling errors.
Total Points
Points
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PLEG120 – Portfolio Project Part 3 Rubric
Criteria
Motion
To Compel
Content
60 points
Formatting
20 points
Mechanics
20 points
Instructor
Comments
Excellent
Average
60-54 points
Motion includes (1) notice of motion; (2)
attorney’s supporting affirmation/affidavit
and (3) memorandum of law. All relevant
facts from the provided scenario are
correctly incorporated with accompanying
detail such that the notice of motion and
attorney’s affirmation/affidavit correctly
address the issue for which relief is being
requested. Content of the memorandum of
law is accurate and analysis is logical,
methodical, and complete. Each statute is
addressed, analyzed and applied
appropriately and contextually. There is a
logical flow of ideas from one component to
the next. The entire motion is professional in
substance and tone.
20-18 points
Motion includes appropriate captions, titles,
and names of the parties. Entire motion
(notice of motion, supporting
affirmation/affidavit and memorandum of
law combined) is 5 pages or more. Entire
submission is formatted in 12-point Times
New Roman or Arial font and with 1”
margins.
53-42 points
Motion includes (1) notice of motion; (2)
attorney’s supporting
affirmation/affidavit and (3)
memorandum of law. Most relevant facts
from the provided scenario are correctly
incorporated with accompanying detail
such that the notice of motion and
attorney’s affirmation/affidavit correctly
address the issue for which relief is being
requested. Content of the memorandum
of law is accurate and analysis is logical,
methodical, but may not be entirely
complete or need more detail. Each statute
is addressed but may be misapplied to the
facts of the case. The motion is overall
professional in substance and tone.
17-14 points
Motion includes appropriate captions,
titles, and names of the parties. Entire
motion (notice of motion, supporting
affirmation/affidavit and memorandum of
law combined) is at least 5 pages.
Document is formatted in 12-point Times
New Roman or Arial font and with 1”
margins throughout.
20-18 points
All sources are properly cited in The
Bluebook format, with no errors in citations.
There are no grammar, punctuation, or
spelling errors.
17-14 points
All sources are properly cited in The
Bluebook format, contains 3 or fewer
errors in citations. There are 3 or fewer
spelling, punctuation and/or grammatical
errors.
Needs Improvement
41-0 points
Motion is missing one or more of the three
required components: (1) notice of motion;
(2) attorney’s supporting
affirmation/affidavit and (3)
memorandum of law. Many relevant facts
from the provided scenario have not been
incorporated with accompanying detail
such that the notice of motion and
attorney’s affirmation/affidavit fails to
correctly address the issue for which relief
is being requested. Content of the
memorandum of law is inaccurate and/or
analysis is incorrect. Not all provided
statutes are addressed. The substance
and/or tone of the motion is lacking in
professionalism.
13-0 points
Motion is missing appropriate captions,
titles, and/or names of the parties, and/or
is not recognizable as a legal document.
Entire motion (notice of motion,
supporting affirmation/affidavit and
memorandum of law) is less than 5 pages
in length and/or is not formatted in 12point Times New Roman or Arial font and
with 1” margins throughout.
13-0 points
All sources are not cited in The Bluebook
format, or contain 4 or more errors in
citations. There are 4 or more grammatical,
punctuation and/or spelling errors.
Total Points
Points
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PLEG120 – Portfolio Project Part 4 Rubric
Criteria
Trial
Notebook
Memo
60 points
Formatting
20 points
Mechanics
20 points
Instructor
Comments
Excellent
60-54 points
All components of the Trial Notebook
are identified and explained in detail.
The fact pattern provided is accurately
incorporated such that an attorney
could utilize the notebook at trial for
this particular case.
Average
53-42 points
All components of the Trial
Notebook are identified and
correctly explained. The fact pattern
provided is generally accurately
incorporated such that an attorney
could utilize the notebook at trial for
this case, contains 1 to 2 possible
errors.
Needs Improvement
41-0 points
All components of the Trial Notebook are
not present and/or incorrect
explanations of pieces are included. The
fact pattern is not addressed or is only
partially incorporated, with 3 or more
errors. An attorney would need more
information before being able to utilize
this notebook at trial for this case.
20-18 points
Memo is 600 or more words in length.
Memo includes appropriate headings, a
body and a conclusion summarizing
major points, and is formatted in 12point Times New Roman or Arial font
and with 1” margins throughout.
17-14 points
Memo is at least 600 words in length.
Memo includes appropriate
headings, a body and conclusion that
generally address major points, and
is formatted in 12-point Times New
Roman or Arial font and with 1”
margins throughout.
13-0 points
Memo is less than 600 words in length.
Memo is missing appropriate headings, a
body and/or conclusion or does not
adequately address major points, and/or
is not formatted in 12-point Times New
Roman or Arial font and/or with 1”
margins.
20-18 points
There are no errors in spelling,
punctuation, or grammar.
17-14 points
There are 3 or fewer spelling,
punctuation and/or grammatical
errors.
13-0 points
There are 4 or more grammatical,
punctuation and/or spelling errors.
Total Points
Points
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PLEG120 – Portfolio Project Reflection Rubric
Criteria
Reflection
Content
60 points
Organization
15 points
Formatting
15 points
Mechanics
10 points
Instructor
Comments
Excellent
60-54 points
All questions and directives are
clearly and logically answered.
Responses articulate clear
understanding of core concepts. Work
fully supports and develops ideas.
Average
53-42 points
All questions and directives are
generally answered, may need more
detail. Responses demonstrate
understanding of course concepts.
Work supports and develops ideas, but
there are points of confusion or
inaccuracies.
Needs Improvement
Points
41-0 points
All questions or directives are not
answered. Responses may demonstrate
need for further review of materials. Ideas
are stated but not fully developed or
supported.
15-14 points
Reflection is more than 250 words.
Document is organized in standard
essay format. Introduction is clear
and well-organized. Conclusion
provides comprehensive summary.
13-11 points
Reflection is at least 250 words.
Document is organized in a standard
essay format. Provides an Introduction
may be under-developed or contain
few errors. Conclusion provides basic
summary.
13-11 points
Document is formatted in 12-point
Times New Roman or Arial font,
double-spaced and with 1” margins,
may contain few errors in formatting.
10-0 points
Reflection is less than 250 words.
Document is not organized in standard
essay format. May not provide
Introduction or Conclusion, or may lack
supporting information.
8-7 points
There are 3 or fewer spelling,
punctuation and/or grammatical
errors.
6-0 points
There are 4 or more spelling, punctuation
and/or grammatical errors.
15-14 points
Document is formatted in 12-point
Times New Roman or Arial font,
double-spaced and with 1” margins,
with no errors in formatting.
10-9 points
There are no spelling, punctuation, or
grammatical errors.
10-0 points
Document is not formatted in 12-point
Times New Roman or Arial font, double
spaced and with 1” margins, and/or
contains several errors in formatting.
Total
Points