POLICY ISSUE AND SOLUTION PAPER
Criteria Ratings Points
Content 12 to >10 pts
Advanced
The following elements were outlined with draft content for each element: Identified a criminal justice policy issue.
Discussed the problem from the point of view as an advisor for the chief of police, sheriff, or federal department head.
Discussed the significance of the problem and why the issue is significant, what is being done by other departments or agencies, what law is applicable, and any other issues that can be identified as significant was provided.
Proposed a solution. The solution involved a minimum of 3 choices: do nothing, incremental approach, and full implementation; and includes sub-themes.
10 to >9 pts
Proficient
The elements are included but more content is needed.
Information is provided on the criminal justice policy issue selected to some depth.
The problem addressed from the point of view as an advisor for the chief of police, sheriff, or federal department head needed additional detail.
The significance of the problem is provided with limited analysis.
The solution proposed was valid, however, the solution needed additional insight.
9 to >0 pts
Developing
The elements are not adequately included. Information and analysis was missing on the criminal justice policy issue that was selected.
The problem was not adequately addressed.
The significance of the problem was not fully assessed, and an adequate solution was not provided.
0 pts
Not Present
12 pts
Content 12 to >10 pts
Advanced
At least 12 peer reviewed/scholarly references are included in addition to the class textbooks and the Bible. A minimum of 8 references were recent peer reviewed sources published within the last five years.
10 to >9 pts
Proficient
Quality is lacking but references are academic. A total of 6-11 peer reviewed/scholarly references are included. Nearly 8 references were recent peer reviewed sources published within the last five years.
9 to >0 pts
Developing
Academic quality is lacking. Peer reviewed/scholarly references are not adequately included. Less than 6 reviewed/scholarly references are included, and less than 6 references were recent peer reviewed sources published within the last five years.
0 pts
Not Present
12 pts
Policy Issue and Solution Paper: Draft Grading Rubric | CJUS601_B01_202320
Criteria Ratings Points
Content 9 to >8 pts
Advanced
Provides evidence of integrated research and critical thinking.
8 to >7 pts
Proficient
References are integrated, and critical thinking demonstrated for the most part.
7 to >0 pts
Developing
References are not adequately integrated.
More evidence of critical thinking needed.
0 pts
Not Present
9 pts
Content 9 to >8 pts
Advanced
The section relating how a Christian worldview does or may change potential proposed solutions was fully assessed.
8 to >7 pts
Proficient
The section relating how a Christian worldview does or may change potential proposed solutions assessed on a limited basis, but further analysis was needed.
7 to >0 pts
Developing
The section relating how a Christian worldview does or may change potential proposed solutions was too vague and was only 1-2 sentences in length.
0 pts
Not Present
9 pts
Structure 13 to >11 pts
Advanced
Title page, draft body with headings, and reference list was included, and no errors were noted. Minimal to zero errors in spelling, grammar, and structure. Academic/scholarly sources are referenced and cited appropriately. Level 1 headings for the Problem, Significance, and Solution were used. Subthemes of the solution section contained current APA Level 2 headings or beyond. In-text references and the reference page were error free.
11 to >10 pts
Proficient
Some errors in spelling, grammar, and structure were noted. Some errors in APA were noted. Level 1 headings for the Problem, Significance, and Solution were mostly formatted correctly. In-text references and the reference page contained minor current APA formatting errors.
10 to >0 pts
Developing
Numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and structure were noted. Numerous errors in APA. Level 1 headings for the Problem, Significance, and Solution were not used and in-text references or the reference page was not formatted correctly per current APA guidelines.
0 pts
Not Present
13 pts
Structure 5 to >4 pts
Advanced
Total pages were between 12-15 pages.
4 to >3 pts
Proficient
Total pages were between 10-11 pages.
3 to >0 pts
Developing
Total pages were between 1-11 pages.
0 pts
Not Present
5 pts
Total Points: 60
Policy Issue and Solution Paper: Draft Grading Rubric | CJUS601_B01_202320