Case Study

Case Study Paper

CPSS/417 Version 2

1

Content

60 Percent

Points Available

60

Points Earned

X/60

Additional Comments:

· The paper includes a brief summary of the selected individual’s childhood history, as well as a brief summary of the crimes committed.

· The paper includes a discussion about the ACES results that identifies the risk factors and that may have contributed to delinquent behaviors in the selected individual.

· The paper includes a discussion about any other extrafamilal factors that may have contributed to risk that were not reflected in the ACES score.

· The paper includes a discussion about any protective factors that may have helped to reduce risk.

Organization/Development

20 Percent

Points Available

20

Points Earned

X/20

Additional Comments:

· The paper is 700 to 1,050 words in length.

· The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

· The conclusion is logical, flows, and reviews the major points.

· The paper includes at least 2 peer-reviewed resources that support its conclusions.

Mechanics

20 Percent

Points Available

20

Points Earned

X/20

Additional Comments:

· The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.

· Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.

· The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.

· Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.

Total Available

Total Earned

100