Criminal Procedure – Probable Cause Article Summary/ Nyanya

**Grading Rubric Must Be Followed.

 Find a recent news article on the Internet that concerns probable cause and criminal procedure.

  Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word summary of the article in which you analyze the requirements for search and arrest warrants, and how they relate to the right to privacy and probable cause. In addition, discuss exceptions to warrant requirements.

 

 Format your summary consistent with APA guidelines.

Criminal Procedure Probable Cause Article Summary – Grading Rubric

All key elements of assignment covered in a substantive way.                                    

70 Percent

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Summarizes a recent news article on the Internet that concerns probable cause and criminal procedure.

  __ / 40

Analyzes the requirements for search and arrest warrants, and how they relate to the right to privacy and probable cause.

__ / 10

Discusses exceptions to warrant requirements.

__ / 10

Research beyond the news article utilizes the course textbooks and/or scholarly sources. Paper is 1,050- to 1,400 words long.

 __ / 10

 

    / 70

 

Content and Organization 
15 Percent

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The content is comprehensive, relevant, accurate, and/or persuasive. Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.

   / 15 

 

    / 15 

 

Mechanics
15 Percent

Percent Earned

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The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow APA guidelines for format.

   / 5

Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines.

   / 5

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. Spelling is correct.

   / 5

 

 

   / 15 

 

Total 100
Percent

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     / 100