Substance Abuse Treatment Paper

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ABC/123 Version X

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Grading Guide for Issues of Substance Abuse and Addiction

CPSS 420

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Content (80%)

Points Earned:

· All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis.

· Describe contemporary substance abuse and addiction treatment strategies

· Compare treatment strategies for various correctional facilties

· Recommend one treatment strategy for a specified correctional population, and justify your recommendation

· Describe potential and ethical challenges faced by corrections professionals in the treatment of addiction

· Provides 3 scholarly references

· 1,050 to 1,400 words

· The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.

· The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.

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

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Organization & Tone (10%)

Points Earned:

· The tone is appropriate

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

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

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

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

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Mechanics (10%)

Points Earned:

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

· Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.

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

· Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied.

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