Criminal Justice Paper

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Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Use of APA Style

(1) Separate Title Page (2) In Text Citations Used (3) Separate Reference Page (with 3 references) - Include the eTextbook as a reference as well as any two additonal sources you use as citations in your paper. You can use outside sources or if you are quoting a source referenced in the textbook you can include that reference in your 3 references.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Topic Selection

Specifically identify the topic you are going to discuss. Pick ONE from: Crimes Against Person, Crimes Against Property or Crimes Against Society and explain what types of crimes that category generally includes.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Define the Crime

Identify at least one applicable state statute associated with that category AND explain the major elements of that offense. Include citations.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Crime Scene Identification and Management

Identify and discuss the type(s) of crime scene that you may encounter associated with the offense(s) you have selected.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Evidence Collection

For the types of evidence you are likely to encounter - witness evidence, forensic evidence, etc - student identifies and discusses significant issues associated with that type of evidence.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Role of Probable Cause and Search Warrants

Student discusses the potential role of search warrants in the type of incident they are discussing.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Conclusion - Clearance Rates

In your last one or two paragraphs, identify the clearance rates generally associated with the type of offense you identified and give a well thought out opinion about if those clearance rates can be approved and support your answer. Or, if the student discussed Crimes Against Society, the identified additional resources or techniques that could lead to more successful investigations and provided an explanation to support those selections. Include citations.

15 pts

Total Points: 100