You have the choice to complete a traditional research paper or to complete a Narrated Powerpoint presentation.
Select a Criminal Justice Related topic from the text: A great place to start is to look at the Chapter objectives and go from there. Your assignment must be related to chapter objectives.
Be creative and make your paper/presentation interesting See the grading rubric for grading details. To get an idea look through the chapter objectives and select one that interests you and research that topic and put together a professional presentation for the class to expound on the text by including your own research.
YOU MAY WANT TO RUN YOUR IDEA PAST THE INSTRUCTOR! (DON’T PICK TOPICS THAT ARE NOT COURSE RELATED: WE DID NOT STUDY K-9 UNITS, ETC)
Item
Research Paper Rubric
Research Paper Rubric
Criteria Unsatisfactory – Beginning Developing Accomplished Exemplary Total
Paper Focus:
Purpose/
Position Statement 0-13 points 14-15 points 16-17 points 18-20 points /20
Fails to identify a relevant research topic or is not clearly defined and/or the paper lacks focus throughout. Identifies a research topic but may be too broad in scope and/or the thesis is somewhat unclear and needs to be developed further. Focal point is not consistently maintained throughout the paper. Identifies a relevant research topic and a thesis that provides adequate direction for the paper with some degree of interest for the reader. The thesis states the position, premise, or hypothesis, and is the focal point of the paper for the most part. Identifies a relevant research topic and a thesis that provides direction for the paper that is engaging and thought provoking, The thesis clearly and concisely states the position, premise, or hypothesis and is consistently the focal point throughout the paper.
Analysis 0-22 points 21-23 points 24-26 points 27-30 points /30
Demonstrates a lack of understanding and inadequate analysis of the research topic and thesis. Analysis is superficial based on opinions and preferences rather than critical analysis. Demonstrates general understanding with limited critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Summarizes perspectives, counter-arguments, or opposing positions. Demonstrates an understanding and some critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Adequately compares/contrasts perspectives, counter-arguments, or opposing positions but broader connections and/or implications are not as thoroughly explored. Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding and careful, critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Compares/contrasts perspectives, considers counter arguments or opposing positions, and draws original and thoughtful conclusions with future implications.
Evidence (Sources) 0-22 points 21-23 points 24-26 points 27-30 points /30
Lacks sufficient research sources to support the central position and/or, if included, are generally not relevant, accurate, or reliable. Contains numerous factual mistakes, omissions, or oversimplifications. Sources, if included, are not properly referenced and cited in the paper. Provides some evidence to support the central position with only a few research sources. Some sources may not be relevant, accurate, and reliable and/or appropriately referenced and cited in the paper. Provides essential, accurate evidence to support the central position with the required (7) research sources including 1 source from a periodical database that are mostly relevant, accurate, and reliable. Sources are referenced and cited appropriately throughout the paper for the most part. Provides compelling and accurate evidence to support in-depth the central position beyond the required (7) research sources with at least 1 source from a periodical database. Research sources are highly relevant, accurate, and reliable and add to the strength of the paper; and are effectively referenced and cited throughout the paper.
Research Paper Rubric (continued)
Criteria Unsatisfactory – Beginning Developing Accomplished Exemplary Total
Organization 0-6 points 7 points 8 points 9-10 points /10
Paper lacks logical organization and impedes readers comprehension of ideas. Central position is rarely evident from paragraph to paragraph and/or the paper is missing multiple required components. Paper is somewhat organized, although occasionally ideas from paragraph to paragraph may not flow well and/or connect to the central position or be clear as a whole. May be missing a required component and/or components may be less than complete . Paper is adequately organized. Ideas are arranged reasonably with a progression of thought from paragraph to paragraph connecting to the central position. Includes required components (introduction, body, conclusion, Reference List, etc.) for the most part. Paper is effectively organized. Ideas are arranged logically, flow smoothly, with a strong progression of thought from paragraph to paragraph connecting to the central position. Includes all required components (introduction, body, conclusion, Reference List, etc.).
Writing Quality & Adherence to Format Guidelines 0-6 points 7 points 8 points 9-10 points /10
Paper shows a below average/poor writing style lacking in elements of appropriate standard English and following proper APA guidelines. Frequent errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, and/or formatting. Paper shows an average and/or casual writing style using standard English and following APA guidelines. Some errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, usage, and/or formatting. Paper shows above average writing style and clarity in writing using standard English and following APA guidelines. Minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, and/or formatting. Paper is well written and clear using APA guidelines and standard English characterized by elements of a strong writing style. Basically free from grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, or formatting errors.
Timeliness* and Length of Paper (* unexcused late) Deduct 11 points-overall failing Deduct 6-10 points Deduct 1-5 points 0 points deducted /—
Paper is submitted 2-3 days (49-72 hours) or more after the deadline and/or substantially lacks/exceeds the required length Paper is submitted 1-2 days (25-48 hours) after the deadline and/or is somewhat lacking (or exceeds) the required length. Paper is submitted within 1 day (24 hours) after the deadline and meets the required length (6-8 pages for the body) . Paper is submitted by the deadline and meets the required length (6-8 pages for the body) .
TOTAL POINTS (sum of 6 Criteria) /100
Name:Criminal Justice System Rubric
Item
Research Powerpoint (Narrated) Presentation Rubric
Criteria
Unsatisfactory – Beginning
Developing
Accomplished
Exemplary
Total
Presentation Focus:
Purpose/
Position Statement
0-13 points
14-15 points
16-17 points
18-20 points
/20
Fails to identify a relevant research topic or is not clearly defined and/or the Presentation lacks focus throughout.
Identifies a research topic but may be too broad in scope and/or the thesis is somewhat unclear and needs to be developed further. Focal point is not consistently maintained throughout the Presentation.
Identifies a relevant research topic and a thesis that provides adequate direction for the Presentation with some degree of interest for the reader. The thesis states the position, premise, or hypothesis, and is the focal point of the Presentation for the most part.
Identifies a relevant research topic and a thesis that provides direction for the Presentation that is engaging and thought provoking, The thesis clearly and concisely states the position, premise, or hypothesis and is consistently the focal point throughout the Presentation.
Analysis
0-22 points
21-23 points
24-26 points
27-30 points
/30
Demonstrates a lack of understanding and inadequate analysis of the research topic and thesis. Analysis is superficial based on opinions and preferences rather than critical analysis.
Demonstrates general understanding with limited critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Summarizes perspectives, counter-arguments, or opposing positions.
Demonstrates an understanding and some critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Adequately compares/contrasts perspectives, counter-arguments, or opposing positions but broader connections and/or implications are not as thoroughly explored.
Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding and careful, critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Compares/contrasts perspectives, considers counter arguments or opposing positions, and draws original and thoughtful conclusions with future implications.
Evidence (Sources)
0-22 points
21-23 points
24-26 points
27-30 points
/30
Lacks sufficient research sources to support the central position and/or, if included, are generally not relevant, accurate, or reliable. Contains numerous factual mistakes, omissions, or oversimplifications. Sources, if included, are not properly referenced and cited in the Presentation.
Provides some evidence to support the central position with only a few research sources. Some sources may not be relevant, accurate, and reliable and/or appropriately referenced and cited in the Presentation.
Provides essential, accurate evidence to support the central position with the required (7) research sources including 1 source from a periodical database that are mostly relevant, accurate, and reliable. Sources are referenced and cited appropriately throughout the Presentation for the most part.
Provides compelling and accurate evidence to support in-depth the central position beyond the required (7) research sources with at least 1 source from a periodical database. Research sources are highly relevant, accurate, and reliable and add to the strength of the Presentation; and are effectively referenced and cited throughout the Presentation.
Research Presentation Rubric (continued)
Criteria
Unsatisfactory – Beginning
Developing
Accomplished
Exemplary
Total
Organization
0-6 points
7 points
8 points
9-10 points
/10
Presentation lacks logical organization and impedes readers comprehension of ideas. Central position is rarely evident from paragraph to paragraph and/or the Presentation is missing multiple required components.
Presentation is somewhat organized, although occasionally ideas from paragraph to paragraph may not flow well and/or connect to the central position or be clear as a whole. May be missing a required component and/or components may be less than complete .
Presentation is adequately organized. Ideas are arranged reasonably with a progression of thought from paragraph to paragraph connecting to the central position. Includes required components (introduction, body, conclusion, Reference List, etc.) for the most part.
Presentation is effectively organized. Ideas are arranged logically, flow smoothly, with a strong progression of thought from paragraph to paragraph connecting to the central position. Includes all required components (introduction, body, conclusion, Reference List, etc.).
Writing Quality & Mechanics
0-6 points
7 points
8 points
9-10 points
/10
Many spelling and or grammar errors. Text is copied from outside source. Font size/ formatting is inappropriate.
Many spelling errors. Many grammar errors. Some of text is in students own words. Font size/ formatting is inappropriate.
Few spelling errors. Few grammar errors. Text is in students own words. Font size / Formatting is acceptable.
No spelling errors. No grammar errors. Text is in students own words. Font size is acceptable.
Timeliness* and Length of Presentation
(* unexcused late)
Deduct 11 points-overall failing
Deduct 6-10 points
Deduct 1-5 points
0 points deducted
/—
Presentation is submitted 2-3 days (49-72 hours) or more after the deadline and/or substantially lacks/exceeds the required length
Presentation is submitted 1-2 days (25-48 hours) after the deadline and/or is somewhat lacking (or exceeds) the required length.
Presentation is submitted within 1 day (24 hours) after the deadline and meets the required length (7-10 Minutes) .
Presentation is submitted by the deadline and meets the required length (7-10 Minutes) .
TOTAL POINTS (sum of 6 Criteria)
/100
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