Literature Analysis: Topic Identification & Bibliography on Community Policing

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Rubric for CJUS 550 Literature Analysis Topic Identification and Bibliography

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Development of Biblical Worldview

23-25 points

The topic is clearly presented and discussed in detail. The Socratic or otherwise critical method is applied to the text correctly. Contextual factors are considered. Key terms are defined. Complex issues are navigated with precision. The text is carefully applied in a contemporary setting.

21-22.5 points

The topic is presented and discussed appropriately. The Socratic or otherwise critical method is applied to the text. Contextual factors are considered. Key terms are defined. Complex issues are recognized. The text is applied in a contemporary setting.

1-20.5 points

The topic is unclear or fairly clear but discussed too broadly or does not meet expectations. The Socratic or otherwise critical method is generally or not applied to the text. Contextual factors are weakly considered and lacking in some significant areas. Complex issues are overlooked or handled without care. The application is stretched or not applied.

0 points

Not discussed.

Definition of Biblical Worldview

18.5 -20 points

The proposed thesis paragraph contains a strong thesis statement and provides an overview of the paper.

16.5-18 points

The proposed thesis paragraph contains a thesis statement.

1-16 points

The thesis statement and overview of the paper need improvement.

0 points

There is no thesis statement or overview of the paper.

Sources

23 -25 points

Each source specifically connects to the topic at hand and is justified.

21-22.5 points

Each source connects to the topic at hand.

1-20.5 points

Sources are used but not critically evaluated in a paragraph. Sources are very loosly connected to the topic.

0 points

There is no article summary and / or connection to sources.

Structure 30

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Mechanics

13.5-15 points

No grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly and consistently. Writing is precise. Word choice is appropriate.

12.5-13 points

Few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly. Writing style is sufficient. Word choice is adequate.

1-12 points

Several grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used inconsistently. Writing style is understandable but could be improved. Word choice is generally good.

0 points

Numerous spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are misused. Writing style is difficult to understand. Word choice is poor.

APA Format Elements

13.5-15 points

Citations and format are in current APA style. Cover page, Table of Contents, Appendices, and Bibliography are correctly formatted. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12 point Times New Roman font.

12.5-13 points

Citations and format are in current APA style with few errors. Cover page, Table of Contents, Appendices, and Bibliography are present with few errors. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12 point Times New Roman font.

1-12 points

Citations and format are in current APA style though several errors are present. Cover page, Table of Contents, Appendices, and Bibliography are included though several errors are present. Paper is double-spaced, but margins or fonts are incorrect.

0 points

Citations are not formatted correctly. Cover page, Table of Contents, Appendices, and Bibliography are not included or not formatted correctly. Paper is not double-spaced, margins are incorrect, or font is incorrect.

Total

Advanced 90-100

Proficient 71-89

Developing 1-67

Not present

Professor

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