Foundations and Core Concepts of the Criminal Justice System

CRIJ 1301 – Assignment 1 Student Grading Rubric This rubric explains how Assignment 1 will be graded. It outlines how points are earned for each question. Students must use the assigned textbook and course materials to develop their responses.

General Expectations (Applies to All Questions) • Responses must address all parts of each question.

• Answers must be written in complete, grammatically correct sentences.

• Responses must reflect understanding of assigned readings.

• Points may be deducted for missing parts, vague explanations, or unsupported statements.

Scoring Levels • Full Credit: All required components are addressed accurately and clearly.

• Partial Credit: Some components are missing, unclear, or underdeveloped.

• No Credit: The response is missing, off-topic, or does not address the question.

Question-by-Question Rubric

Q1 Core Functions (2 pts) Full Credit (2): Explains the function of police, courts, and corrections. Partial Credit (1): Explains only two components or provides limited explanation. No Credit (0): Missing or incorrect.

Q2 Consensus Model (2 pts) Full Credit (2): Defines the model and explains its core assumption. Partial Credit (1): One component missing or unclear. No Credit (0): Missing or incorrect.

Q3 Social Disorganization (2 pts) Full Credit (2): Defines the concept and explains its relationship to crime. Partial Credit (1): Definition or explanation incomplete. No Credit (0): Missing or incorrect.

Q4 Categories of Law (5 pts) Full Credit (5): Defines all six types of law and provides an appropriate example for each. Partial Credit (3–4): One definition or example missing or unclear. Minimal Credit (1–2): Multiple definitions or examples missing. No Credit (0): Missing or incorrect.

Q5 Essence of Criminal Conduct (2 pts) Full Credit (2): Defines all three elements. Partial Credit (1): One element missing or unclear. No Credit (0): Missing or incorrect.

Q6 Statutory Elements (2 pts) Full Credit (2): Explains statutory elements and what must be proven. Partial Credit (1): Explanation incomplete. No Credit (0): Missing or incorrect.

Q7 Purposes of Policing (3 pts) Full Credit (3): Explains all five purposes. Partial Credit (2): One purpose missing or weakly explained. Minimal Credit (1): Several purposes missing. No Credit (0): Missing or incorrect.

Q8 Police Roles (1 pt) Full Credit (1): Correctly explains both role categories. No Credit (0): Missing or incorrect.

Q9 Police Discretion (3 pts) Full Credit (3): Defines police discretion and explains all eight influencing factors. Partial Credit (2): Fewer than eight factors explained. Minimal Credit (1): Definition only. No Credit (0): Missing or incorrect.

Q10 Cultural Competence (5 pts) Full Credit (5): Thorough explanation of importance and impact on police-community relations. Partial Credit (3–4): Adequate explanation but lacks depth. Minimal Credit (1–2): Very brief or superficial response. No Credit (0): Missing or incorrect.

Q11 Violent vs Property Crime (1 pt) Full Credit (1): Correct distinction with valid examples. No Credit (0): Missing or incorrect.

Q12 Simple vs Aggravated Assault (1 pt) Full Credit (1): Correct distinction with relevant factors. No Credit (0): Missing or incorrect.

Q13 Victim-Offender Relationships (5 pts) Full Credit (5): Addresses both parts with explanation. Partial Credit (3–4): One part incomplete. Minimal Credit (1–2): Very limited response. No Credit (0): Missing or incorrect.

Q14 Elderly Victims and Fraud (4 pts) Full Credit (4): Identifies three fraud types and explains vulnerability. Partial Credit (2–3): Missing one component. Minimal Credit (1): Very limited response. No Credit (0): Missing or incorrect.

Q15 White Collar Crime (3 pts) Full Credit (3): Addresses all required components. Partial Credit (2): One component missing. Minimal Credit (1): Very limited response. No Credit (0): Missing or incorrect.

Q16 Firearms Law and Domestic Violence (4 pts) Full Credit (4): Explains both the law and why it is controversial. Partial Credit (2–3): One component underdeveloped. Minimal Credit (1): Very limited response. No Credit (0): Missing or incorrect.

Q17 Forms of Terrorism (1 pt) Full Credit (1): Identifies and explains both forms. No Credit (0): Missing or incorrect.

Q18 Criminal Defenses (4 pts) Full Credit (4): Identifies and defines all four defenses with examples. Partial Credit (2–3): One defense missing or unclear. Minimal Credit (1): Very limited response. No Credit (0): Missing or incorrect.

Bonus Question Rubric (Optional) Bonus questions are optional and are not required to complete Assignment 1. Bonus points can only increase a student’s overall assignment score and will not reduce it.

Each bonus question is worth up to 5 points and is graded using the following criteria:

Full Credit (5): Thorough, accurate, and well-developed response that addresses all parts of the question.

Partial Credit (3–4): Adequate response that addresses most parts but lacks depth or clarity.

Minimal Credit (1–2): Brief or underdeveloped response.

No Credit (0): Missing, off-topic, or incorrect response.