Criminal Justice

Content and Development

165 Points

Points Earned

XX/165

Additional Comments:

All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.

·         The paper is 1,050 to 1,400 words in length.

·         The student addresses juvenile crime issues in the criminal justice system.

·         The student includes the following components in his or her paper:

o   The differences between a juvenile court and an adult court

o   The definition of delinquency

o   The definition of status offenses

o   How delinquency relates to a status of offenses

o   The variables that correlate with juvenile crime rates

·         The student describes his or her recommendations for reducing juvenile crime.

The content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.

The paper develops a central theme or idea directed toward the appropriate audience.

The paper links theory to relevant examples and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.

Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

Readability and Style

32 Points

XX/32

Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Sentences are well constructed, strong, and varied.

Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.

Mechanics

28 Points

XX/28

The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.

Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

Spelling is correct.

Total

225 Points

XX/225

Overall Comments: