Research Paper

CRM225 – Research Paper Students are required to conduct research and prepare a five-page scholarly paper (excluding the title and reference pages) following APA format (6th edition). By the conclusion of Module 3, each student will post a proposed topic to the Research Topic discussion board. The topic must be directly related to the field of criminal investigation. Students are encouraged to seek out original scholarly topics early and post their choices as soon as possible. Students will not be permitted to duplicate or write on the same topic. The research paper will be submitted to the course Dropbox by the conclusion of Module 7. (The Dropbox is linked to Turnitin.) The assignment will be graded for grammar, syntax, spelling, detailed information pertaining to the topic and APA compliance. Those areas are further provided in the rubric below. Students are encouraged to review those requirements prior to completing the assignment. Grading Rubric Rating: Exceptional corresponds to an A- to A (90-100). Performance is outstanding; significantly above the usual expectations. Proficient corresponds to a grade of B- to B+ (80-89%). Skills and standards are at the level of expectation. Basic corresponds to a C to C+ (70-79%). Skills and standards are acceptable but improvements are needed to meet expectations well. Novice corresponds to a D to C- (50-69%). Performance is weak; the skills or standards are not sufficiently demonstrated at this time. 0 This criterion is missing or not in evidence.

Criteria Ratings

0 Novice Basic Proficient Exceptional

The paper presents both sides of the selected topic 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20

Clearly identifies focus and logically analyzes one position in depth 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20

The paper makes a connection between the selected position and the core value of Integrity, with appropriate analysis

0 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20

Grammar, spelling, and syntax are appropriate to the college level 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20

Typed in a double-spaced APA format with citations and references 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20

Score: ______ of 100