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Content and Organization  70 Percent

Points Earned:

       /8

Comments:

All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.

· An essay explaining the components of the criminal justice system, the criminal justice process and goals, and other topics listed in block 5 below.

· 700- to 1,050-words

· Include information learned from the CJi Interactive activities in your paper.

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.

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

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that includes the following:

         Define crime, its relationship to the law, and the two most common models of how society determines which acts are criminal.

         Describe the government structure as it applies to the criminal justice system.

         Identify choice theories and their assumptions in regards to crime.

         Describe the components of the criminal justice system and the criminal justice process.

         Identify the goals of the criminal justice system.

         Address your thoughts on whether the criminal justice system is really a system.

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

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

Readability and Style  15 Percent

Points Earned

        /1.5

Comments: 

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

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.

Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.

Mechanics 15 Percent

Points Earned

        /.5

Comments: 

The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow APA guidelines for format.

Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines.

The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

Spelling is correct.

Total 100 Percent

Total Points Earned:

    /10

Comments: