CJ350 Judicial Process
Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.
Your textbook discusses alternatives to traditional prosecution. Analyze these alternatives by describing, comparing, and providing an example of each of the following: Diversion (four forms), deferred prosecution, and deferred sentencing. Also provide your opinion of each alternative, including any concerns that each raises.
1. Describe the 6 alternatives to traditional prosecution. (6 alternatives at 10 points each, for possible total of 60 points)
2. Provide your opinion of each alternative, including one (1) concern that each alternative raises. (6 for 2.5 points each, for possible total of 15 points)
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric below for the grading criteria for this assignment.
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CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
60 points 50 points40 points30 points
Student offers a clear and
logical description of all 6
alternatives to traditional
prosecution.
Student offers a mostly clear
and logical description of 5 or
less of the alternatives to
traditional prosecution.
Student offers only a
partially clear description of
4 or less of the alternatives
to traditional prosecution.
Student offers a confusing or
unclear description of 3 or
less of the alternatives to
traditional prosecution.
Student's Opinion
(15 Points)
15 points
Student offers a clear and
logical opinion about each of
the six (6) alternatives to
traditional prosecution.
13 points
Student offers a mostly clear
and logical opinion about 5
out of the 6 alternatives to
traditional prosecution.
10 points
Student offers only a
partially clear and logical
opinion about 3 out of the 6
alternatives to traditional
prosecution.
6 points
Student offers a confusing or
unclear opinion about 2 or
less of the 6 alternatives to
traditional prosecution.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student makes no errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes more than 4
errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from
the content.
15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points
The paper is written in
proper format. All sources
used for quotes and facts are
credible and cited correctly.
Excellent organization,
including a variety of
thoughtful transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 1-2
errors. All sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and most are cited correctly.
Adequate organization
includes a variety of
appropriate transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 3-5
errors. Most sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and cited correctly. Essay is
poorly organized, but may
include a few effective
transitions.
The paper is not written in
proper format. Many sources
used for quotes and facts are
less than credible (suspect)
and/or are not cited
correctly. Essay is
disorganized and does not
include effective transitions.
Format - APA Format,
Citations,
Organization,
Transitions (15 Points)
Alternatives to
Traditional
Prosecution
(60 points)
Mechanics -Grammar,
Punctuation, Spelling
(10 Points)
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