2012 “IP Research Methodology” Term Paper Working Schedule
|
Date |
Topic/ Assignment |
Points/Notes |
|
9/18 |
Course
Introduction |
1
hr |
|
9/25 |
Class
1 |
2
hrs |
|
10/2 |
Class
2 |
2
hrs |
|
10/9 |
Class
3 |
2
hrs |
|
10/16 |
Class
4/ HW #1: Collect facts |
Up
to 5 pts. 2 hrs |
|
10/23 |
HW
#2 Due: Collect secondary authority and create a list of references. |
Up
to 5 pts. |
|
10/30 |
HW
#3 Due: Collect cases and create a list of case references. |
Up
to 5 pts. |
|
11/6 |
HW
#4 Due: Choose supporting cases and identifying strong opposing cases.
Analyze cases and explain your choices. |
Up
to 5 pts. |
|
11/13 |
HW
#5 Due: Outline your argument. |
Up
to 5 pts. |
|
12/4 |
HW
#6 Due: First draft. |
Exact
5 pts. |
|
12/17-12/21 |
One-to-one
Meeting |
|
|
12/25 |
HW
#7 Due: Second draft. |
5
pts. |
|
1/4 |
Term
Paper Due. |
Up
to 40; No extension. |
|
1/8 |
Oral
Argument I |
Up
to 10; Arguing for your position. 2 hrs |
|
1/15 |
Oral
Argument II |
Up
to 10; Arguing for your opponents. 2 hrs |
HW:
35%; Term Paper: 40%; OA I: 10%; OA II: 10%; Participation: 5%.