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Week 1 Assignment: Opinion Paper

Below is the assessment of your written paper assignment.

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Written Assignment

Grading Form

Content (70%)

Points Earned: X / 7

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

· Provided substantive definitions for terms

· Consider what you have learned about the schools of thought and theories. In your opinion, which is the best way to mitigate crime, using the justice system or social control?

· Met word count of 350 – 700 words

Comments:

TBD

Organization (15%)

Points Earned: X / 1.5

· The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

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

· Paragraph transitions (or section headings) 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.

Comments:

TBD

Mechanics (15%)

Points Earned: X / 1.5

· 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.

Comments:

TBD

Total Point Earned: XX / 10

Comments: TBD