JAC

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

(70%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91 %

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Total

Purpose and Hypothesis

16.25 to 17.5 points:

A clear, concise definition of the purpose of the article. A statement highlighting the hypothesis of the article.

14.75 to 16 points:

The purpose of the article and the hypothesis is identified, discussed, documented, and addressed for the most part.

1 to 14.5 points:

One or more of the elements were not adequately included.

0 points:

Not present

Content and Theoretical Assumptions

32.25 to 35 points:

A concise explanation of the content of the journal article. A discussion of the theoretical assumptions of the journal article. A comparison of to Scripture.

29.5 to 32 points:

The content and theoretical assumptions of the journal article, and a comparison to Scripture are presented for the most part.

1 to 29.25 points:

The content of the journal article and the theoretical assumptions, and comparison to Scripture were not adequately presented.

0 points:

Not present

Conclusion

16.25 to 17.5 points:

A discussion of what the journal article implies for the future and any recommendations for criminal justice.

14.75 to 16 points:

The conclusion has recommendations and future implications for the most part.

1 to 14.5 points:

The conclusion needs more content and/or lacks a clear explanation of recommendations and future implications.

0 points:

Not present

Structure (30%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Total

Grammar and Spelling

9.25 to 10 points:

Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the essay. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

8.5 to 9 points:

There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

1 to 8.25 points:

There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 points:

Not present

Current APA Format Compliance

9.25 to 10 points:

There are 0–1 minor errors in current APA format in the required items: title page, running head, abstract page, font type and size, line spacing, heading, citations, and references.

8.5 to 9 points:

There are 2–3 minor errors in current APA format in the required items.

1 to 8.25 points:

There are more than 3 errors in current APA format in the required items.

0 points:

Not present

Page Count/ Source Requirement

9.25 to 10 points:

The minimum page count of 3-5 pages is met or exceeded. This applies to the entire assignment, including the cover page and References page(s). There are 3 sources.

8.5 to 9 points:

1 page more or less than the assigned length range.

1 to 8.25 points:

More than 1 page more or less than the assigned length range.

0 points:

Not present

Professor Comments:

Total:

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