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Comparative CJ term paper 
Comparative term paper
Rubric Code: YXWXWB6
By plreichel
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Graduate

Powered by iRubric Comparative term paper
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Effort here is less than expected and is graded as "D/P" or "F"

(N/A)

Meets

Effort here represents what is expected and is graded in the "B/C/H" range

(N/A)

Exceeds

Effort here is more than expected and is graded as "A/HH/B/H"

(N/A)

Introduction

Provides brief overview of the paper's content and structure. Identifies the 3 countries representing 3 different legal traditions.
Below

The introduction fails to clearly identify the countries used, or each country's legal tradition, or to adequately describe the paper's general content and structure.
Meets

In a basic manner the introduction identifies (a) the three countries used, (b) each country's legal tradition, then (c) provides a good overview of the paper's content and structure.
Exceeds

In a clear, concise, and creative way, the introduction identifies (a) the three countries used, (b) each country's legal tradition, and (c) clearly describes the paper's content, structure, and goals.
Adjudicatory process (1)

For each country, the country's placement as adversarial, inquisitorial, or mixed is identified by describing the relevant adjudicatory procedures.
Below

Material on each country's placement as adversarial, inquisitorial, or mixed adjudication is missing or is summarized in such a poor manner that it is useless.
Meets

Information on each country's placement as adversarial, inquisitorial, or mixed adjudication is clear and well-summarized.
Exceeds

Information on each country's placement as adversarial, inquisitorial, or mixed adjudication is clearly summarized and includes a considerable number of supporting details and/or examples.
Adjudicatory process (2)

For each country, explains how procedures used result in each country's category placement
Below

Each country may be assigned to one of the categories, but it is unclear which, or how, the country's procedures encourage that placement.
Meets

Author explains why each country's specific procedures result in that country's placement, but the procedures themselves are not clearly explained or the link to the specific category is not clearly articulated.
Exceeds

Author explains in a clear, concise, and supported manner why specific procedures used in each country results in the country's placement in the assigned category.
Adjudicatory process (3)

Provides supported opinion as to likelihood of staying in or moving from current category
Below

This topic is not addressed or is covered in a way that provides incomplete information or lacks reasonable argument.
Meets

Author provides a thoughtful and well-reasoned opinion (but possibly with weak documented support) for the staying power of each country regarding its current placement.
Exceeds

Author explains in a clear, concise, and well-supported manner why s/he believes each country is likely to stay or stray from its assigned category.
Specific topic under secon category

Compares the 3 countries in terms of a specific topic under police, courts, or corrections
Below

Material on the topic is missing for one or more countries or is summarized in such a poor manner that it is useless.
Meets

The chosen topic is clearly identified and information on the topic is summarized and includes a few supporting details and/or examples
Exceeds

Information on the topic is clearly summarized for each of the three countries and includes a considerable number of supporting details and/or examples.
Material used for comparison

Comparison is conducted with variety of appropriate sources
Below

No, or incomplete, information on similarities and differences is found, OR material on author's appraisal of adaptation is missing or provides so little information as to be useless.
Meets

Information on a few similarities and differences are presented among the three countries, and some information is provided as to adaptation.
Exceeds

Quite a few similarities and differences among the three countries are clearly and creatively presented as are reactions to those similarities and differences, and opinions regarding adaptation.
Conclusion

Any term paper should have a concluding paragraph that helps bring the author's thoughts to an end.
Below

The conclusion is entirely missing or is missing several expected components.
Meets

A clear, concise, and complete conclusion summarizes the paper.
Exceeds

A strong, compelling, and complete conclusion summarizes the paper and may even include thoughtful commentary on implications and/or points learned.
Minimum content

Paper will be about 4000-5000 words plus sources.
Below

The absence of jargon or concepts, or incorrect use of either, suggests the author has minimal knowledge of the relevant terminology.
Meets

In several parts of the paper the author is able to show an understanding of, and ability to use, some key discipline jargon and concepts.
Exceeds

By making appropriate use of relevant jargon and concepts throughout the paper, the author shows an excellent understanding and ability to use discipline terminology and content
References

Sources used must include the textbook but should go beyond that basic requirement
Below

Textbook is not used or is the only source used.
Meets

An acceptable number of references are used, but they do not represent much variety (e.g., mostly Internet).
Exceeds

Given material available for the countries, an impressive number and variety of appropriate references are used.
Writing Skills
The items below are important but play a lesser role in the paper's overall grade
Organization/Structure

Paper should follow a reasonable and apparent organization that allows the reader to easily follow the intended flow of information.
Below

Poor structure and/or organization detracts from the paper's message leaving the reader with little understanding of the author's intent or the paper's theme.
Meets

Paper has basic intro, body, and conclusion enabling the reader to easily follow the paper's flow. There may be minor problems with paragraph transition or how the introduction or conclusion is presented.
Exceeds

Paper is very well organized and structured with a helpful introduction, logical flow of topics, good paragraph transition, and a conclusion that links to the body of the paper.
Grammar, etc.

Below

Grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors are so frequent that they detract from the paper's content.
Meets

Rules of grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation are followed and any minor errors that may occur do not detract from the paper's readability.
Exceeds

Spelling and grammatical errors are rare. Rules of grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation are followed
Citation & Referencing Style

A standard style (APA, Chicago, MLA) is used for in-text citations and the reference list.
Below

Much of the paper includes poorly, incorrectly, or inconsistently cited material or fails to include one of the standard styles.
Meets

All in-text citations and the Reference list are correctly documented, although a few may not follow the standard style selected.
Exceeds

All in text citations and the Reference list are correctly documented in one of the standard styles.





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