Select a court case from the list provided. Essential facts of the case: Explain the essential facts of the case. Tell the story of the case.
Case Brief Directions and Choice of Case Briefs
Directions:
Select a court case from the list provided on the 2 nd and 3 rd pages of this document.
Complete a short paper:
APA Style: Paper is consistent with APA style, citations, sources and references.
The paper should includes the following:
- Title Page (APA)
- Abstract (APA)
- 1 – 2 Pages addressing the essential facts of the case, decision of the court and rationale,
previous decisions, and significance to the field of education. - ** Be sure to use APA style, see https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
- Reference Page
Include the following information as headings in your case brief:
Essential facts of the case: Explain the essential facts of the case. Tell the story of the case.
Decision of the court and rationale: This is a very important part of the case brief. You must
explain the gist of the court ruling (what they decided), (i.e., why the court arrived at its holding
or ruling).
Previous decisions: What decisions were made by courts that heard this case prior to it reaching
this court?
Significance to the field of education: Explain how this case was significant to the field of
special education.
References: Include at least one – two additional references beside the one listed in the
assignment. (This will be the last page of your paper.)
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