Final+Project

-To research a famous case from the perspective of either the prosecution or the defense. - to understand the trial process, types of evidence, types of arguments, defenses, and the burden of proof.
 * __Famous Trial Project__**
 * __Objective:__**

- you and your partner will pick a famous case that is interesting to you. One person look at the case from the State’s (prosecution) perspective and the other from the defense’s
 * Assignment:**
 * //__ EACH __//** person on the team will be graded according to how well they **//__individually__//** accomplish the follow:

_______ uses powerpoint effectively to illustrate the evidence of the trial. (25 pts)
 * 1) has between 5- 10 slide that are used to bolster your argument
 * 2) does not read directly off of the screen (use only bulleted phrases)
 * 3) use pictures, documents, maps, charts, quotes, video clips etc..

______ presentation accurately and comprehensively reflects the real trial. (35 pts)
 * 1) shows specific dates, times, people’s names, places, evidence
 * 2) research is accurate and thorough. YOU NEED TO KNOW THE CASE INSIDE AND OUT!!!

_______ presentation is a bare minimum of 5 minutes (25pts)
 * 1) one point will be taken off for every second you are under 5 minutes.
 * 2) Rehearse and prepare your argument

________ presentation reflects understand of the role of the prosecutor / defense and the burden of proof (15 pts)

-no repetition; one person take certain elements of the case the other take other elements of the case BACKGROUND INFO, CRIME-DATES-TIME-PLACE-SPECIFICS, INVESTIGATION-SUSPECTS, ARREST, PRETRIAL MOTIONS, PROSECUTION, DEFENSE, VERDICT, SENTENCE, APPEALS, WHAT ARE THEY DOING NOW
 * 1) must be coordinate with the other member of the team
 * ORDER OF PRESENTATION**