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Research on Criminal Justice Topics 
Research on Criminal Justice Topics
Research the approved topic. Submit one group 2-3 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following APA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 3 resources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and cited sources.
Rubric Code: GXW7B86
By drjudiesgarzi
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Beginning to Approach Standard

12.5 pts

Approaching Standards

17.5 pts

Meets Standards

20 pts

Exceeds Standards

25 pts

Quality of research

Beginning to Approach Standard

--Failed to cite 3 sources
--Source reliablility questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information does not support the thesis.
--Information provided does not support elements of topic
--Surface research.
Approaching Standards

--Cited 2 sources
-- 1 source may be realiable, the other questionable. Some
information not relevant to the thesis.
--Narrow depth of research.
Meets Standards

--Cited 2 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided
--Research of sufficent depth.
Exceeds Standards

Cited 3 or more sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited. in APA format
--All information relevant to topic
--Sufficient information provided to support allelements of topic.
Opening, closing, & transitions

Beginning to Approach Standard

--Introduction and/ or closing not clearly written. Lacks organization. Lacking transitions. Unclear thesis statement.
Approaching Standards

--Clear and appropriate introduction and conclusion. May be organized. SimpleTransititons used within and/ or between paragraphs.
May or may not have clear thesis statement.
Meets Standards

--Clear and appropriate introduction and conclusion. Organized. Transititons used within and between paragraphs.
Clear thesis statement.
Exceeds Standards

--Clear and appropriate introduction and conclusion. Well organized. Higher level transitions within and between paragraphs.
Clear thesis statement.
Content

Beginning to Approach Standard

--Detail sentences are not thorough and on topic.
--Information is less than clear and leaves the reader with questions--Information is not presented in a logical, purposeful order
Approaching Standards

--Writing is on topic.
--Information is not clear or explained.
--Information may or maynot be presented in a logical, purposeful order.
Meets Standards

--Writing is on topic.
--Information is clear.
--Information presented in a logical, purposeful order
Exceeds Standards

--Detailed sentences thoroughly explain topic.
--Information is clear and leaves the reader fully informed.
--Information presented in a logical, purposeful order
Grammar and mechanics

Beginning to Approach Standard

--voice inconsistant.
--ineffective word choice.
--5 or more spelling errors.
--5 or more punctuation or capitalization errors.
Approaching Standards

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--3-4 spelling errors.
--3-4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Meets Standards

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--2-3 spelling errors.
--2-3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Exceeds Standards

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--none or 1 spelling errors.
--None or 1 punctuation or capitalization errors.



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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