Assignment 4 CJ390 Victimology
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CJ390EAssignment4.docxAssignment 04
CJ390 Victimology
Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.
Your textbook discusses the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS).
1. Describe NIBRS and list at least three of its advantages. (25 points)
2. What are the advantages of NIBRS data to law enforcement? (25 points)
3. List two disadvantages of the NIBRS. (25 points)
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.
CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
25 points 15 points10 points5 points
Student provides a clear,
logical description of NIBRS
and lists at least three
advantages.
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical description of
NIBRS and lists three
advantages.
Student provides only a
partially clear description of
NIBRS and lists only one
advantage.
Student provides a weak or
unclear description of NIBRS
and fails to list its
advantages.
25 points15 points10 points5 points
Student provides a clear,
logical description of NIBRS's
advantage, which is law
enforcement's ability to gain
an in-depth picture of crime
and take appropriate action.
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical description of
NIBRS's advantage, which is
law enforcement's ability to
gain an in-depth picture of
crime and take appropriate
action.
Student provides only a
partially clear description of
NIBRS's advantage, which is
law enforcement's ability to
gain an in-depth picture of
crime and take appropriate
action.
Student provides a weak or
unclear description of
NIBRS's advantage to law
enforcement.
25 points15 points10 points5 points
Student provides a clear and
logical description of the two
disadvantages of NIBRS.
Student provides a mostly
clear and logical description
of the two disadvantages of
NIBRS.
Student provides only a
partially clear and logical
description of the two
disadvantages of NIBRS.
Student provides a weak or
unclear description of the
disadvantages of NIBRS.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student does not make any
errors in grammar or spelling,
especially those that distract
the reader from the content.
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes more than 4
errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from
the content.
15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points
The paper is written in
proper APA and
organizational format. All
sources used for quotes and
facts are credible and cited
correctly. Excellent
organization, including a
variety of thoughtful
transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 1-2
errors. All sources used for
quotes and facts are credible,
and most are cited correctly.
Adequate organization
includes a variety of
appropriate transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 3-5
errors. Most sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and cited correctly. Essay is
poorly organized, but may
include a few effective
transitions.
The paper is not written in
proper format. Many sources
used for quotes and facts are
less than credible (suspect)
and/or are not cited
correctly. Essay is
disorganized and does not
include effective transitions.
Format - APA Format,
Citations,
Organization,
Transitions (15 Points)
NIBRS Description and
Advantages
(25 Points)
Mechanics (10 Points)
Advantage of NIBRS to
Law Enforcement
(25 Points)
Two Disadvantages of
NIBRS (25 Points)
