CRJ103_30 INTODUCTIONTO CORRECTIONS
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CRJ103ResearchTopicOLRubric-15e.docx
CRJ103- Introduction to Corrections
Research Topic Paper
Due: 11:59 pm Sunday of Unit 1.
The research paper due for this course is to pick one of the following Special-Category Offenders and explain how they affect the correctional system. The choices to pick form are (1) Mentally Disordered Inmates, (2) Developmentally Challenged Offender, (3) Sex Offenders, (4) Transgender Inmates, or (5) Geriatric Inmates. Write on the past, present and future of this area, to include, but not limited to, how the system has addressed the issue, special accommodations needed, cost on the system, and finally how you think it should be addressed and changes needed for the future. The instructor must approve the topic prior.
Remember, you are only identifying the specific category that you will be writing your research paper on and why you selected that specific category . The complete research paper is not due until Unit 7.
The paper shall be in APA format, typed in 12 font Times New Roman, and shall not have been turned in previously to any other instructor for any other course or assignment. Paper length is 1-2 pages not to include the cover page or bibliography. It is to be submitted as a Microsoft Word Document.
Evaluation Rubric for Research Topic Assignment
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CRITERIA |
Deficient (0 - 40 Points) |
Development Needed to Proficient (40-80 Points) |
Proficient to Exemplary (80 - 100 Points) |
Points Earned (100 Pts.) |
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APA Format, Font size, etc. |
Does not follow formatting or required font size or in Times New Roman. (Points 0-4) |
Follows basic formatting. May not cite sources properly in text or Bibliography not correct. (Points 4 – 8) |
Follows the APA formatting including sources in text.
(Points 8 – 10) |
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Length of Paper |
Does not meet the minimum requirements. (Points 0 – 4) |
Meets the minimum requirements. (Points 4 – 8) |
Exceeds the minimum requirements. (Points 8 – 10) |
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Adjusted Safe Assign |
Over 20 % of paper (Points 0 – 4) |
11 – 20 % of paper (Points 4 – 8) |
0 – 10 % of paper (Points 8– 10) |
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Research Topic Description |
Did not or barely covered required area. (Points 0 – 8) |
Partial covered required area (Points 8 – 16) |
Completely covered required area (Points 16 – 20) |
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Research Topic Selection Explanation |
Does not or barely explains specifics on decision. (Points 0 – 20) |
Partially explains specifics on decision. (Points 20 – 40) |
Completely explains specifics on decision. (Points 40 – 50) |
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