1. What is alternative dispute resolution?

2. Why has ADR become popular in recent years?

3. What is arbitration?

4. Describe the history of arbitration.

5. What is the Federal Arbitration Act?

6. Compare and contrast appraisal and arbitration.

7. What are the two types of arbitration?

8. What are some examples of issues that commonly result in arbitration?

9. Explain the limitations on the issues that can be submitted to arbitration.

10. What is the scope of the arbitrator's authority?

11. What is the "submission" of an arbitration agreement?

12. What is mediation?

13. Compare and contrast mediation and arbitration.

14. Why have many states adopted mandatory mediation programs?

15. What is a certified mediator?