Internal and External Communication

Week 4 Paper/Rubric – Internal and External Communication = 20 Points

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CONTENT AND DEVELOPMENT 70% = 14 Pts Paper

Points Possible

14 Pts

Points Earned Overall Comments

Assignment Requirements and Expectations (Name of Paper)

Internal and External Communication Write a 1,250- to 1,400-word paper addressing the following:

 Is there a need for all employees to have public speaking skills in a criminal justice organization?

 Are specified roles or jobs more critical than others for public speaking?

 Should email be the preferred method for internal communication?

 How should agencies improve external communications?

 Should criminal justice agencies train employees in intercultural communication?

 Should that training or any other training involve the community? Why or Why not?

2 Pts

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines using in-text citations and at least 4 peer reviewed sources, one must be at least one of the course text. Format your paper using headings as part of structuring your paper.

2 Pts

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. Does not make a flat announcement.

2 Pts

The content is comprehensive, accurate, and /or persuasive. Data is not missing; paper met the required word count.

2 Pts

Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.

2 Pts

The paper links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice. Uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.

2 Pts

The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper and reviews the major points. Does not a flat announcement.

2 Pts

Week 4 Paper/Rubric – Internal and External Communication = 20 Points

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Summary of points earned for this assignment.

CONTENT AND DEVELOPMENT = 70% 14 Pts ORGANIZATION, READABILITY, IDEAS, STRUCTURE, HEADINGS = 15% 3 Pts WRITING MECHANICS AND APA GUIDELINES =15% 3 Pts

ORGANIZATION, READABILITY, IDEAS, STRUCTURE, HEADINGS 15% = 3 Pts

Points Possible

3 Pts

Points Earned

Overall Comments

Appropriate writing strategy and style for this assignment and academic tenure.

.60 Pt

Body is effective, Paragraph transitions are present and logical, maintains the flow of thought throughout the paper.

.60 Pt

Headings – Required and appropriate headings used, aid in the readability of the paper

.60 Pt

Sentences are complete, clear, are well-constructed and concise. .60 Pt

Demonstrated understanding of the subject at appropriate depth. Real world experiences- Provided

.60 Pt

WRITING MECHANICS AND APA GUIDELINES 15% = 3 Pts Points Possible

3 Pts

Points Earned Overall Comments

The paper, including the title page, reference page, and all appropriate headings, follow All APA guidelines for format. .60 Pt

All writings mechanics such as Double Spaced, Font Size, Margins, Indenting, page numbers, etc. follow APA formatting Guidelines

.60 Pt

Citations of original works within the body of the paper (citations) and the required listed sources including the course text (References) follows APA formatting guidelines.

.60 Pt

Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, Abbreviations, Acronyms, Capitalization and punctuation are followed

.60 Pt

Colloquial expressions, Slang, Jargon, Contractions and Rhetorical Questions not used

.60 Pt