Business and Personal LawUnit 1: What Is Law?Thematic ProjectGeneral Information about Small Claims Court Consumer resources from the federal government are available through this Web site. Use the Search box to locate information about small claims court. Specific information about how to file a complaint and get help through small claims court is offered by the Federal Citizen Information Center of the U.S. General Services Administration. Use your Internet browser to search for small claims court information particular to your state. Use the key words "small claims court" and the name of your state for your search. Legal Terminology Links FindLaw offers an online searchable dictionary.
Nolo offers an online searchable dictionary. Law.com provides a searchable dictionary by legal term, definition, or letter of the alphabet. Merriam-Webster provides an online dictionary of law.
Note-Taking Tips The Education World Web site provides information on how to take notes for a variety of purposes. WiredSafety.org offers a convenient slide presentation of note-taking tips and techniques.
Spreadsheet Tips and Tricks Use Microsoft Excel or another spreadsheet to create your analysis report. If you are uncertain how best to use a spreadsheet program, these links might help: Microsoft's education Web site: From the University of South Dakota Web site:
What Is a Rubric? A rubric is a printed set of criteria for evaluating your work and providing feedback. A rubric gives you the standards on which your essay, project, activity, or other assignment will be graded. One example of an evaluation rubric can be found in your textbook and is reproduced below.
Other examples of rubrics include: The Rubistar Web site created by 4Teachers.org provides access to a variety of rubrics. It also includes a rubric maker. There is a Spanish version available as well. Rubric for a research project From Boise State University, a list of rubrics created by teachers at Quest High School |  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
