Public Policy Issues

Content and Organization

Percent Earned:

Comments

Select one of the following topics:

· Immigration

· Drug legislation

· Three-strikes sentencing

· A topic approved by your instructor

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper describing how each branch of the government participates in your selected policy.

Include information from the Criminal Justice Policy-Making Matrix in your paper.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment.

· Word Count met

/1

· Complete the University of Phoenix - Criminal Justice Policy-Making Matrix

/10

All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way

· Recognition of the role of Executive Branch in policy

/10

· Recognition of the role of the Legislative Branch

/10

· Recognition of the role of the Judicial Branch

/10

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

/10

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

· Description and analysis of the interactions between the branches

/15

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

/2

The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

/2

Readability and Style

/15

Comments

Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.

Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.

Mechanics

/15

Comments

The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow APA guidelines for format.

Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines.

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

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

Spelling is correct.

Total Percent

/100