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Thesis and Abstract for Policy or Program

Identify a current problem in criminal justice and propose a new policy or program to address it. Provide a thesis and abstract with a summary of the proposed policy or program. How does it fit the definition of a program or policy? What is the specific need for it?

Your thesis statement should consist of a sentence or two that identifies the problem; the abstract is a follow-up paragraph or two that briefly describes your proposed program or policy and the desired outcome. Remember to include why this is a program or policy and the need for planned change.

It is important to be very direct and specific in presenting your planned program. The narrower your focus, the easier time you will have with the ensuing papers, in which you will work on drafting your policy or program. While you will have the opportunity to make adjustments in future weeks, it is important to use the guidance in the assigned Introduction to help you formulate your thesis and abstract. Review the stage requirements you will be required to do each week for planning purposes. The introduction to the Welsh and Harris text provides a good discussion of the seven-stage model of planned change for a new criminal justice program or policy. The checklist for each stage can be found in the appendix of the text.

Textbook

Welsh, W. N., & Harris, P. W. (2016). Criminal Justice Policy and Planning (5th ed.). Taylor &; Francis. https://ccis.vitalsource.com/books/9781317271550

Jr., F.P.R. B. (2019). Flawed Criminal Justice Policies: At the Intersection of the Media, Public Fear and Legislative Response (2nd ed.). Carolina Academic Press. https://ccis.vitalsource.com/books/9781531011376

rubric1.pdf

Criteria Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Criterion Score

Content / 2525 points

Provides an

identifiable and

clear thesis

that forms the

basis for the

criminal justice

policy or

program.

Identifies a

current prob-

lem in the

criminal justice

system and a

responsive pol-

icy or program.

Provides a in

detail the sum-

mary of the

proposed poli-

cy or program.

Thesis and ab-

stract reflect

the concepts of

planned

change and a

systematic plan

for the change

effort.

Thesis and ab-

stract are orga-

nized and coor-

dinated in such

a way to pro-

vide adequate

20 points

Provides an

identifiable and

clear thesis

that forms the

basis for the

criminal justice

program or

policy.

Identifies a

current prob-

lem in the

criminal justice

system and a

responsive pol-

icy or program,

but lacks suffi-

cient detail.

Thesis and ab-

stract are

present but are

not organized

and coordinat-

ed in such a

way to provide

adequate focus

for the Final

Paper.

17.5 points

Provides a the-

sis that forms

the basis for

the criminal

justice policy

or program but

lacks detail

which sets

forth direction

for the pro-

gram or policy.

Thesis and ab-

stract are

present but are

not organized

and coordinat-

ed in such a

way to provide

adequate focus

for the pro-

gram or policy.

12.5 points

Fails to provide

an identifiable

thesis to form

the basis for

the criminal

justice program

or policy.

Fails to provide

an abstract.

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Total / 30

Overall Score

Criteria Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Criterion Score

Grammar/M

echanics

and Format

/ 5

focus for the fi-

nal paper.

5 points

No major is-

sues with

needing edits,

grammatical is-

sues, or

mechanics.

APA style is ad-

hered with no

mistakes.

4 points

Minor issues

with needing

edits, grammat-

ical issues, and

mechanics.

APA style is ad-

hered to with

minor mistakes.

3.5 points

Several errors

in grammar,

mechanics,

and/or spelling

that interfere

with

understanding.

APA style is ad-

hered to with

major mistakes.

2.5 points

Numerous er-

rors in gram-

mar, mechan-

ics, and/or

spelling that in-

terfere with

understanding.

APA style is

not used.

Level 4 27 points minimum

Level 3 24 points minimum

Level 2 21 points minimum

Level 1 15 points minimum

3/9/26, 12:55 AM Thesis and Abstract for Policy or Program Submission - MSCJ 524 ADE - CJ POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION - Columbia Colle…

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rubric1.pdf

Criteria Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Criterion Score

Content / 2525 points

Provides an

identifiable and

clear thesis

that forms the

basis for the

criminal justice

policy or

program.

Identifies a

current prob-

lem in the

criminal justice

system and a

responsive pol-

icy or program.

Provides a in

detail the sum-

mary of the

proposed poli-

cy or program.

Thesis and ab-

stract reflect

the concepts of

planned

change and a

systematic plan

for the change

effort.

Thesis and ab-

stract are orga-

nized and coor-

dinated in such

a way to pro-

vide adequate

20 points

Provides an

identifiable and

clear thesis

that forms the

basis for the

criminal justice

program or

policy.

Identifies a

current prob-

lem in the

criminal justice

system and a

responsive pol-

icy or program,

but lacks suffi-

cient detail.

Thesis and ab-

stract are

present but are

not organized

and coordinat-

ed in such a

way to provide

adequate focus

for the Final

Paper.

17.5 points

Provides a the-

sis that forms

the basis for

the criminal

justice policy

or program but

lacks detail

which sets

forth direction

for the pro-

gram or policy.

Thesis and ab-

stract are

present but are

not organized

and coordinat-

ed in such a

way to provide

adequate focus

for the pro-

gram or policy.

12.5 points

Fails to provide

an identifiable

thesis to form

the basis for

the criminal

justice program

or policy.

Fails to provide

an abstract.

3/9/26, 12:55 AM Thesis and Abstract for Policy or Program Submission - MSCJ 524 ADE - CJ POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION - Columbia Colle…

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Total / 30

Overall Score

Criteria Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Criterion Score

Grammar/M

echanics

and Format

/ 5

focus for the fi-

nal paper.

5 points

No major is-

sues with

needing edits,

grammatical is-

sues, or

mechanics.

APA style is ad-

hered with no

mistakes.

4 points

Minor issues

with needing

edits, grammat-

ical issues, and

mechanics.

APA style is ad-

hered to with

minor mistakes.

3.5 points

Several errors

in grammar,

mechanics,

and/or spelling

that interfere

with

understanding.

APA style is ad-

hered to with

major mistakes.

2.5 points

Numerous er-

rors in gram-

mar, mechan-

ics, and/or

spelling that in-

terfere with

understanding.

APA style is

not used.

Level 4 27 points minimum

Level 3 24 points minimum

Level 2 21 points minimum

Level 1 15 points minimum

3/9/26, 12:55 AM Thesis and Abstract for Policy or Program Submission - MSCJ 524 ADE - CJ POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION - Columbia Colle…

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ThesisandAbstractforPolicyorProgram.docx

Thesis and Abstract for Policy or Program

Textbook

Welsh, W. N., & Harris, P. W. (2016). Criminal Justice Policy and Planning (5th ed.). Taylor &; Francis. https://ccis.vitalsource.com/books/9781317271550

rubric1.pdf

Criteria Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Criterion Score

Content / 2525 points

Provides an

identifiable and

clear thesis

that forms the

basis for the

criminal justice

policy or

program.

Identifies a

current prob-

lem in the

criminal justice

system and a

responsive pol-

icy or program.

Provides a in

detail the sum-

mary of the

proposed poli-

cy or program.

Thesis and ab-

stract reflect

the concepts of

planned

change and a

systematic plan

for the change

effort.

Thesis and ab-

stract are orga-

nized and coor-

dinated in such

a way to pro-

vide adequate

20 points

Provides an

identifiable and

clear thesis

that forms the

basis for the

criminal justice

program or

policy.

Identifies a

current prob-

lem in the

criminal justice

system and a

responsive pol-

icy or program,

but lacks suffi-

cient detail.

Thesis and ab-

stract are

present but are

not organized

and coordinat-

ed in such a

way to provide

adequate focus

for the Final

Paper.

17.5 points

Provides a the-

sis that forms

the basis for

the criminal

justice policy

or program but

lacks detail

which sets

forth direction

for the pro-

gram or policy.

Thesis and ab-

stract are

present but are

not organized

and coordinat-

ed in such a

way to provide

adequate focus

for the pro-

gram or policy.

12.5 points

Fails to provide

an identifiable

thesis to form

the basis for

the criminal

justice program

or policy.

Fails to provide

an abstract.

3/9/26, 12:55 AM Thesis and Abstract for Policy or Program Submission - MSCJ 524 ADE - CJ POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION - Columbia Colle…

https://ccis.ucourses.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=2119655&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=1049217 2/4

Total / 30

Overall Score

Criteria Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Criterion Score

Grammar/M

echanics

and Format

/ 5

focus for the fi-

nal paper.

5 points

No major is-

sues with

needing edits,

grammatical is-

sues, or

mechanics.

APA style is ad-

hered with no

mistakes.

4 points

Minor issues

with needing

edits, grammat-

ical issues, and

mechanics.

APA style is ad-

hered to with

minor mistakes.

3.5 points

Several errors

in grammar,

mechanics,

and/or spelling

that interfere

with

understanding.

APA style is ad-

hered to with

major mistakes.

2.5 points

Numerous er-

rors in gram-

mar, mechan-

ics, and/or

spelling that in-

terfere with

understanding.

APA style is

not used.

Level 4 27 points minimum

Level 3 24 points minimum

Level 2 21 points minimum

Level 1 15 points minimum

3/9/26, 12:55 AM Thesis and Abstract for Policy or Program Submission - MSCJ 524 ADE - CJ POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION - Columbia Colle…

https://ccis.ucourses.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=2119655&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=1049217 3/4

ThesisandAbstractforPolicyorProgram.docx

Thesis and Abstract for Policy or Program

Textbook

Welsh, W. N., & Harris, P. W. (2016). Criminal Justice Policy and Planning (5th ed.). Taylor &; Francis. https://ccis.vitalsource.com/books/9781317271550

rubric1.pdf

Criteria Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Criterion Score

Content / 2525 points

Provides an

identifiable and

clear thesis

that forms the

basis for the

criminal justice

policy or

program.

Identifies a

current prob-

lem in the

criminal justice

system and a

responsive pol-

icy or program.

Provides a in

detail the sum-

mary of the

proposed poli-

cy or program.

Thesis and ab-

stract reflect

the concepts of

planned

change and a

systematic plan

for the change

effort.

Thesis and ab-

stract are orga-

nized and coor-

dinated in such

a way to pro-

vide adequate

20 points

Provides an

identifiable and

clear thesis

that forms the

basis for the

criminal justice

program or

policy.

Identifies a

current prob-

lem in the

criminal justice

system and a

responsive pol-

icy or program,

but lacks suffi-

cient detail.

Thesis and ab-

stract are

present but are

not organized

and coordinat-

ed in such a

way to provide

adequate focus

for the Final

Paper.

17.5 points

Provides a the-

sis that forms

the basis for

the criminal

justice policy

or program but

lacks detail

which sets

forth direction

for the pro-

gram or policy.

Thesis and ab-

stract are

present but are

not organized

and coordinat-

ed in such a

way to provide

adequate focus

for the pro-

gram or policy.

12.5 points

Fails to provide

an identifiable

thesis to form

the basis for

the criminal

justice program

or policy.

Fails to provide

an abstract.

3/9/26, 12:55 AM Thesis and Abstract for Policy or Program Submission - MSCJ 524 ADE - CJ POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION - Columbia Colle…

https://ccis.ucourses.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=2119655&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=1049217 2/4

Total / 30

Overall Score

Criteria Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Criterion Score

Grammar/M

echanics

and Format

/ 5

focus for the fi-

nal paper.

5 points

No major is-

sues with

needing edits,

grammatical is-

sues, or

mechanics.

APA style is ad-

hered with no

mistakes.

4 points

Minor issues

with needing

edits, grammat-

ical issues, and

mechanics.

APA style is ad-

hered to with

minor mistakes.

3.5 points

Several errors

in grammar,

mechanics,

and/or spelling

that interfere

with

understanding.

APA style is ad-

hered to with

major mistakes.

2.5 points

Numerous er-

rors in gram-

mar, mechan-

ics, and/or

spelling that in-

terfere with

understanding.

APA style is

not used.

Level 4 27 points minimum

Level 3 24 points minimum

Level 2 21 points minimum

Level 1 15 points minimum

3/9/26, 12:55 AM Thesis and Abstract for Policy or Program Submission - MSCJ 524 ADE - CJ POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION - Columbia Colle…

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