Book Review
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cjus330_book_review_grading_rubric.docCJUS 330
Book Review Grading Rubric
Choose only 1 of the designated books listed below for the Book Review assignment:
Robertson, P. (2004). Courting disaster: How the supreme court is usurping the power of Congress and the people. Brentwood, TN: Thomas Nelson. ISBN: 9780785297307.
Sutherland, M. (2005). Judicial tyranny. St. Louis, MO: The National Policy Center. ISBN: 9780975345566.
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Points Possible |
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Introduction: · Is there a proper abstract? · Does it concisely convey the content of the Book Review? |
40 |
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Structure: · Are the transitions between paragraphs and sections clear? · Is the review logically oriented? |
40 |
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Content: · Are the issues raised in the book thoroughly analyzed from a criminal justice and Christian worldview perspective? · Are passages from the book properly utilized and integrated into the review? · Does the conclusion offer a good summary of key issues addressed in the paper? |
80 |
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Style: · Is the paper without spelling and grammatical errors? · Does the paper properly use current APA style? · Does the paper reflect a graduate level of vocabulary? · Utilizes a minimum of 5–7 references to the book? · The paper is the appropriate length (3–5 pages)? |
40 |
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Total |
200 |
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