Sentencing Paper

Content

60 Percent

Points Earned

X/12

Write a paper that analyzes the principal objectives of punishment within the U.S. corrections system.

Answer the following questions in your paper:

· What are the state and federal objectives of punishment?

· How does sentencing affect the state and federal corrections systems overall? Support your answer.

· What is determinate and indeterminate sentencing? Which sentencing model do you feel is most appropriate? Explain why and provide an example.

Comments:

Organization and Development

20 Percent

Points Earned

X/4

· The paper is 1,050 to 1,400 words in length.

· The paper is clear and organized; major points are supported by details, examples, or analysis.

· The paper includes an introduction to the topics, (The introduction previews all the topics.)

· The tone aligns with the assignment’s purpose and is geared towards the appropriate audience.

· The paper provides relevant background on the topic using a conclusion and uses any visual aids appropriately and effectively. (The conclusion reviews the topics.)

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

Comments:

Mechanics and Format

20 Percent

Points Earned

X/4

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

· Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and references are in APA format.

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

· Level one headings are used.

· The paper is in Microsoft Word.

· Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

· Spelling is correct.

Total Percent

100%

Total Earned

X/20

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