CJUS 420 WEEK 3 RESEARCH PAPER TOPIC AND THEISIS STATEMENT DUE 9/14/2020

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

(70%)

Advanced

90-100%

Proficient

70-89%

Developing

1-69%

Not present

Total

Title of Research

2 to 2.5 points:

Provides a very specific and detailed title for the research paper (like what we might see in a journal article). The title reflects a narrowed topic.

1.5 points:

Provides a general title for the research paper.

1 points:

Provides a non-specific title for the research. The title may not reflect the breadth of the research paper topic or thesis statement.

0 points

Not present

Thesis Statement

4.5 to 5 points:

Demonstrates a clear and profound thesis statement.

3.5 to 4 points:

Thesis statement is relatively clear but may need some development.

1 to 3 points:

Thesis statement is not clear or needs substantial development.

0 points

Not present

Brief Literature Review of topic.

9 to 10 points:

Presents a well-developed and critical evaluation of the literature in criminal investigations. Student uses elevated examples from research to substantiate claims.

At least 2-paragraphs.

7 to 8.5 points:

Presents an acceptable evaluation of the literature. Student uses relevant examples from research to substantiate claims.

At least 2-paragraphs.

1 to 6.5 points:

Statement of the overall importance of the literature is satisfactory. Student uses minimal examples from research to substantiate claims.

Or

Assignment is not 2-paragraphs.

0 points

Not present

Structure (30%)

Advanced

90-100%

Proficient

70-89%

Developing

1-69%

Not present

Total

Grammar and Spelling

2 to 2.5 points:

Correct spelling and grammar used throughout. Topic contains no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

1.5 points:

Topic contains some errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

1 points:

Topic contains several errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 points

Essay contain substantial/significant errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

APA Format Compliance

4.5 to 5 points:

At least 2 references cited in the text and listed in the reference list.

No errors noted in the interpretation or execution of proper APA format.

**APA compliance includes the proper application of in-text citations and a reference list.

3.5 to 4 points:

At least 2 references cited in the text and listed in a reference list.

Some errors noted in the interpretation or execution of proper APA format.

**APA compliance includes the proper application of in-text citations and a reference list.

1 to 3 points:

Fewer than 2 references cited in the text and listed in reference list.

Several errors noted in the execution of proper APA format.

**APA compliance includes the proper application of in-text citations and a reference list.

0 points

No APA format application. Citations and reference list missing.

Professor Comments:

Total:

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