The required legal research topic for the research paper is: “Is the new trade agreement negotiated by President Trump with Mexico and Canada (USMCA) to replace NAFTA more beneficial or more harmful to the United States economy than NAFTA? Discuss both views and explain .” Write a paper discussing and answering the above question. This is a legal research and analysis report. You must cite, discuss and apply at least 3 appellate cases (domestic or international) or published articles or published treatises on the topic not presented in the text or case book on each side of the issue. Grades higher than a C are earned with more and relevant research, with well-organized and explained arguments.You must properly cite the cases (by caption and citation). You can use the internet to locate information, but you need to properly cite it. Internet citations (eg. LexisNexis.® or Westlaw ®) receive NO credit.The research papers must be not less than four (4) pages, double-spaced, and no more than 6 pages.You must provide a table of authorities (which is not included within the page number restrictions) listing the caption and citation for each case cited (using the primary citation) in alphabetical order, and in a separate following section, list any published articles or treatises you cited.FYI, I included the USMCA pdf, just to get information about it.The further following rules apply to the research term paper:1. Writing ability, including analysis, vocabulary, grammar and spelling will affect your grade.2. The paper must be of a quality that is expected in the College of Business and Economics, namely, logical, organized, and analytical.3. Use spell- and grammar-check, and properly apply.4. The term paper must have consistent and proper INTERNAL citations. NO FOOTNOTES! Papers that simply paraphrase existing material will receive reduced or no credit.6. Do not cite a textbook, either ours or another. You may cite journals (if you are not certain about a particular journal, please ask me). Note: The Wall Street Journal is a newspaper and NOT a journal. The primary citations are statutes and reportable cases.Grading Rubric (40 points possible)The Business Writing Program’s C-L-A-S-S Evaluation Chart will be used to evaluate the term paper. In addition to that, the following rules will apply: An “A” term paper is well-written, concise, thoroughly proofed and thoughtful with a minimum of copied material and a significant amount of original student thought; the student complied with all of the requirements noted above in the “Research Paper” section.
