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Why Are We Here?
Unsolicited comment from a recent Sinclair Paralegal Program graduate:
“I have now graduated, and also got married this past June. I also am
working for Attorney ____ as a Paralegal. I must admit that the job is
more fascinating than I could have ever imagined.”
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Advice from Your Classmates
I would advise students who take this course in the future that:
It is very learner friendly It is a lot of work but it is worth itThere is lots of workThis class can be fun; don’t get
stressed!There is a lot of research which needs
to be done. Find a buddy to bounce ideas off of.
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Advice from Your Classmates
They should read the textbook and reading material assigned to this class
Reading the material will help you do the assignments
Be sure to pay close attention to the HUD-1 Form instructions
Pay attention on the “closing” lecture. Barb Zappe was extremely helpful.
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Advice from Your Classmates
Use the Discussion Board. Everyone helps everyone by doing that.
Never miss a class and do homework on time
Take before you rent or buy a home!Some assignments are easier than
others so take advantage and don’t wait until the last minute to do notebook corrections
The assignments take more time than you think
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Advice from Your Classmates
The prof gives all the information needed to receive an A on each assignment
Read and highlight the chapter before you take the quizzes
Correct assignments as you get them back
I wish I would have had this class years ago when I bought my house!
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Lexis ID Number URGENT!
By the end of first week of class If you do not already have a Lexis ID# for this
school year (through next August 31)You must go to Sinclair Tartan Bookstore to
purchase ID ($44)Lexis ID is mandatory
If no Lexis ID, you will be administratively withdrawn from all LAP classes
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Your Professor for This Course
Mike Brigner– Teaching at SCC since late ’70’s– Former News Reporter, Judge– National Domestic Violence
Consultant & Trainer– Author of 100+ Legal Articles
– Would Rather be on a Bicycle
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Reaching Me
Office: Room 5348PAR Office: 5141Mailbox: 5141 (NOT
under door of office!)ADVICE:
Appointment is recommended, usually in CIL instead of office
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Reaching Me
Voice Mail: 512-2950 (leave date & time!)
Discussion BoardE-mail through
My.SinclairADVICE: E-mail is
recommended over phone call
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Read Your Syllabus
Contact InfoParalegal Instructor:
– Barbara Zappe
Key DatesWebsites, & Other ResourcesGrading & ExpectationsClass Procedures & PoliciesCourse Outline
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Basis of Grade
8 Projects 20-30 points eachQuizzes (10 x 20 points) 200 points(No Midterm or Final Exam!)Amicus 30 pointsTimeSlips 30 pointsNotebook with corrected Projects 20 pts.
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Basis of Grade
8 Projects1. Lease
2. Eviction Complaint
3. Eviction Answer
4. RE Contract to Purchase
5. RE Disclosure Form
6. Deeds
7. Closing Documents
8. Web Records Search
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Quizzes – 20 points each
First one on Syllabus & RulesRest on individual chaptersOne per week, due by Mondays
at 11pm90 minute time limitOne Q at a timeOpen book, but you must read &
study chapter first, or you won’t be able to complete the quiz
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Class Notebooks (SeeSpecial Assignments Handout)
You get credit for same work 3 times!
Must include CORRECTED versions of Projects #1 through #7
Will be graded while you wait at last class
Worth 20 points
Requirements of Notebook:
a) separate binderb) includes ONLY
corrected versions (no correction marks)
c) of all of your graded Projects
d) tabbed in correct order
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Amicus/Timeslips (See Special Assignments Handout)
Amicus: Record all of your Assignments/Activities as To-Do's – WITH DETAILS
Record all of your class meeting time and other meetings as Appointments
This will be worth up to 30 points
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Amicus/Timeslips (See Special Assignments Handout)
– Timeslips: Keep time for all of the work you do for this class – WITH DETAILS
– Record your time in the Timeslips program– Record your expenses, too - MANDATORY
Record AS YOU GO – at least WEEKLYNO advance entry (unethical)This will be worth up to 30 pointsEntries must follow STANDARDS FOR
AMICUS (handed out in training)
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Amicus/Timeslips (See Special Assignments Handout)
TRAINING: Look for message on Discussion Board.
Entries must follow STANDARDS FOR AMICUS
(Standards are handed out in training)
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Amicus/Timeslips (See Special Assignments Handout)
NAMES
– Timekeeper Name: Always the same: YOU– Client Name: “Ivy Vine”
NAMING SYSTEM FOR CLIENT– Client First Name = Ivy– Middle Name = Your First Initial + Last Name– Client Last Name = Vine
MY CLIENT = Ivy MBrigner Vine
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Easiest Ways to Lose Points
No cover page Incorrect cover pageNot reading instructionsNot checking My.SinclairSingle spacedNo spel checkkk & proofreadingLate assignmentsMissed classes
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Time Issues:
Studies show: Attendance is key factor in student success
You must SIGN IN for each class or lose points for that class!
No 15 Minute Rule. If Prof is delayed, use time to work on assignments.
SCC CLOSED on Monday, January 16
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Class Procedures & Policies
Follow Quality Standards in all
PAR work
Expectation = Letter-Perfect
Work
You work for the law firm of S, B, B & D
You must participate fully in group work
Late assignments
cost you 10%
No
handwritten assignments
Attendance mandatory, or lose 10 pts/ea
Complete cover page mandatory
BLANK SCREEN
ZONE!
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Classroom Etiquette
Check out “PAR Library”Need not ask to be excusedNO typing, printing, playing
on PC during class!No food, drink, or spittoonsThis is your law office; keep
it neat & organizedClean up your area at the
end of every class
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Protect Your Work
Helping others learn is okayDoing their work is notDo not ask for or give copies or disksCopied work = ?
Failure for user AND donorProtect your paperworkProtect your disks
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Care & Feeding of Disks
“TECH HAPPENS”Label your disks!BACK UP! BACK UP!! BACK
UP!!! BACK UP!!!!“The computer ate my homework”
is not an acceptable excuseDon’t loan out your disks, or leave
them around for others to “borrow”
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SAVE YOUR WORK
Save ALL graded papersSave ALL corrected papers for notebookSave ALL work electronicallySave ALL corrected work electronicallyBACK UP all saved workYOU WILL NEED THESE for Internship
Portfolio, which is required for graduation
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My.Sinclair
This is your main News & notice source It is YOUR responsibility to check DAILY E-MAIL: Personal news to/from ProfDISCUSSION BOARD: News for class
– Updates, corrections, jobs, class cancellations, extra credit, assignment tips
CALENDAR: All due dates, changes in due dates, class locations, free days
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My.Sinclair
ANNOUNCEMENTS:– From SCC or Prof.
– News, alerts appear on your home page
MYGRADES: Shows your absences & grades weekly. Check often. Email prof if you catch any errors.
EXTERNAL LINKS: Helpful links for this course– Lexis, Law Libraries, Ohio Supreme Court, Ohio
Revised Code, Montgomery County records, & more
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Communicating on My.Sinclair
With Professor:– E-mail for private messages (grades, illness)
• Use My.Sinclair address only
– Discussion Board for EVERYTHING ELSE• Class-related questions go HERE, not in E-mail
ALL Messages Should Begin W/Course #– Example:– Subject: 131.01 Projects, Are You Nuts?– Or: 131.50 Classmates, Are They Nuts?
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Communicating on My.Sinclair
With other students:– E-mail for private messages– Discussion Board for class info
We Are A Learning Community– Without “cheating” (doing each other’s work)
we help each other learn. This includes answering each other’s questions on the Discussion Board. If everyone is stumped, I will add suggestions.
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Sinclair People Website
All COURSE MATERIALS here– Projects, Forms, PowerPoints– In-Class Exercises, PAR Newsletter
If you want hard copy, print oneReplaces H Drivehttp://people.sinclair.edu/mikebrigner/
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SCC Disability Services Notice
Qualified individuals with disabilities who produce required documentation of their disability & self-identify their need for accommodations are eligible for disability services
(Someone with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities and who, with or without accommodations, can meet the essential requirements for participation in a program)
Students are required to identify their needs & to register with the Sinclair Office of Disability Services in order to be eligible for academic adjustments. All services are based on individual needs.
For more info: http://sinclair.edu/stservices/edu/index.cfm