outline- rehab vs incarceration

Module 4 Topic Selection Checklist Rubric

Grading Criteria Not Achieved Achieved

Stated the working title of the Course Project Topic. 0 1

Identified the main issue to be examined and provided a brief explanation of the problem.

0 1

Explained how the topic relates to the learning outcomes outlined in the syllabus and to the policy related topics discussed in the textbook of this course.

0 1

Explained how the topic is related to criminal justice. 0 1

Explained how the topic relates to the SLU core value of excellence. 0 1

Total Points ________ (out of 5)

Rubric Score Percentage Gradebook Score

5 100 50

4 80 40

3 30 30

2 20 20

1 10 10

0 0 0

Module 6 Annotated Outline Checklist Rubric

Grading Criteria

Not Achieved

Achieved

Annotated outline contains a Title Page 0 1

Contains an Abstract 0 1

Contains a properly formatted Table of Contents 0 1

Contains the Introduction and Background to the Problem in Chapter 1 0 1

Addresses the Justification in Chapter 1 0 1

Addresses the Delimitations and Scope in Chapter 1 0 1

Contains a brief Introduction to Chapter 2 0 1

Contains a literature review of at least ten related articles or books (Chapter 2) 0 1

Contains a brief synopsis of the literature review (Chapter 2) 0 1

Contains a brief explanation of the Practical Implications (Chapter 5 Discussion) 0 1

Contains a brief narrative stating the Conclusions of the research paper 0 1

Contains a properly formatted (APA Style) Reference section 0 1

Total Points ________ (out of 12)

Conversion Table (from a 12 point scale to a 50 point scale)

Rubric Score Percentage Gradebook Score

12 100 50

11 92 46

10 83 42

9 75 38

8 67 33

7 58 30

6 50 25

5 42 21

4 33 17

3 25 13

2 17 8

1 8 4

0 0 0

Module 8 Research Paper Grading Rubric

Criteria Not Achieved Novice Basic Proficient Exceptional

0 1 2 3 4

The student submitted a Research Paper that conducts a critical review of the literature related to an approved criminal justice topic.

The student did not submit a Research Paper that conducts a review of the literature related to an approved criminal justice topic.

The student submitted a Research Paper that conducts a rudimentary review of the literature related to an approved criminal justice topic.

The student submitted a Research Paper that conducts a review of the literature related to an approved criminal justice topic. The work was no less than 4,000 words.

The student submitted a Research Paper that conducts a critical review of the literature (minimum of 10 articles) related to an approved criminal justice topic. The work was no less than 4,000 words.

The student submitted a Research Paper that conducts a critical review of the literature (minimum of 10 articles) related to an approved criminal justice topic. The work synthesizes important concepts related to the criminal justice field.

The student submitted a Research Paper that included a Conclusions section.

The student did not submit a Research Paper that included a Conclusions section.

The student submitted a Research Paper that included a Conclusions section.

The student submitted a Research Paper that included a Conclusions section. The section included the Practical Implications of the research.

The student submitted a Research Paper that included a Conclusions section that synthesizes the important concepts and lessons learned from the literature review. The section included the Practical Implications of the research.

The student submitted a Research Paper that included a Conclusions section that synthesizes the important concepts and lessons learned from the literature review. The section included the Practical Implications of the research. The student applied the lessons learned from the literature review into his or her job or school objectives.

The student submitted a Research Paper that is properly formatted along APA guidelines.

The student did not submit a Research Paper that is properly formatted along APA guidelines.

The student submitted a Research Paper that is generally formatted along APA guidelines.

The student submitted a Research Paper that is properly formatted along APA guidelines.

Submitted a well written product using proper terminology, grammar, and sentence structure.

Submitted a very poor written product that does not meet the minimum standards of a college scholastic work.

Submitted a poorly written product containing numerous grammatical errors, poor syntax, and inappropriate terminology.

Submitted a basically written product using mostly proper terminology, but with some minor grammatical and syntax errors.

Submitted a well written product using proper terminology, grammar, and sentence structure.

Submitted an outstanding written product using proper terminology, grammar, and sentence structure with no errors.

Total Points =

Total Maximum Points = 14

Conversion Table (from 14 point scale to a 150 point scale)

Rubric Score Percentage Gradebook Score

14 100 150

13 93 139

12 86 129

11 79 118

10 71 107

9 64 96

8 57 86

7 50 75

6 43 64

5 36 54

4 29 43

3 21 32

2 14 21

1 7 11

0 0 0