POLICY ISSUE AND SOLUTION PAPER

Criteria Ratings Points

Content 12 to >10 pts

Advanced

The following elements were outlined with draft content for each element: Identified a criminal justice policy issue.

Discussed the problem from the point of view as an advisor for the chief of police, sheriff, or federal department head.

Discussed the significance of the problem and why the issue is significant, what is being done by other departments or agencies, what law is applicable, and any other issues that can be identified as significant was provided.

Proposed a solution. The solution involved a minimum of 3 choices: do nothing, incremental approach, and full implementation; and includes sub-themes.

10 to >9 pts

Proficient

The elements are included but more content is needed.

Information is provided on the criminal justice policy issue selected to some depth.

The problem addressed from the point of view as an advisor for the chief of police, sheriff, or federal department head needed additional detail.

The significance of the problem is provided with limited analysis.

The solution proposed was valid, however, the solution needed additional insight.

9 to >0 pts

Developing

The elements are not adequately included. Information and analysis was missing on the criminal justice policy issue that was selected.

The problem was not adequately addressed.

The significance of the problem was not fully assessed, and an adequate solution was not provided.

0 pts

Not Present

12 pts

Content 12 to >10 pts

Advanced

At least 12 peer reviewed/scholarly references are included in addition to the class textbooks and the Bible. A minimum of 8 references were recent peer reviewed sources published within the last five years.

10 to >9 pts

Proficient

Quality is lacking but references are academic. A total of 6-11 peer reviewed/scholarly references are included. Nearly 8 references were recent peer reviewed sources published within the last five years.

9 to >0 pts

Developing

Academic quality is lacking. Peer reviewed/scholarly references are not adequately included. Less than 6 reviewed/scholarly references are included, and less than 6 references were recent peer reviewed sources published within the last five years.

0 pts

Not Present

12 pts

Policy Issue and Solution Paper: Draft Grading Rubric | CJUS601_B01_202320

Criteria Ratings Points

Content 9 to >8 pts

Advanced

Provides evidence of integrated research and critical thinking.

8 to >7 pts

Proficient

References are integrated, and critical thinking demonstrated for the most part.

7 to >0 pts

Developing

References are not adequately integrated.

More evidence of critical thinking needed.

0 pts

Not Present

9 pts

Content 9 to >8 pts

Advanced

The section relating how a Christian worldview does or may change potential proposed solutions was fully assessed.

8 to >7 pts

Proficient

The section relating how a Christian worldview does or may change potential proposed solutions assessed on a limited basis, but further analysis was needed.

7 to >0 pts

Developing

The section relating how a Christian worldview does or may change potential proposed solutions was too vague and was only 1-2 sentences in length.

0 pts

Not Present

9 pts

Structure 13 to >11 pts

Advanced

Title page, draft body with headings, and reference list was included, and no errors were noted. Minimal to zero errors in spelling, grammar, and structure. Academic/scholarly sources are referenced and cited appropriately. Level 1 headings for the Problem, Significance, and Solution were used. Subthemes of the solution section contained current APA Level 2 headings or beyond. In-text references and the reference page were error free.

11 to >10 pts

Proficient

Some errors in spelling, grammar, and structure were noted. Some errors in APA were noted. Level 1 headings for the Problem, Significance, and Solution were mostly formatted correctly. In-text references and the reference page contained minor current APA formatting errors.

10 to >0 pts

Developing

Numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and structure were noted. Numerous errors in APA. Level 1 headings for the Problem, Significance, and Solution were not used and in-text references or the reference page was not formatted correctly per current APA guidelines.

0 pts

Not Present

13 pts

Structure 5 to >4 pts

Advanced

Total pages were between 12-15 pages.

4 to >3 pts

Proficient

Total pages were between 10-11 pages.

3 to >0 pts

Developing

Total pages were between 1-11 pages.

0 pts

Not Present

5 pts

Total Points: 60

Policy Issue and Solution Paper: Draft Grading Rubric | CJUS601_B01_202320