Judicial process- USA see the attachment below

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.

Please answer the following questions.

1. Describe four (4) reasons why innocent individuals are wrongly convicted. Four reasons (4 times 15 points each = 60 points)

2. In your opinion, what would be the most effective way to lower the number of wrongful convictions? Provide two (2) supporting facts. (2 x 7.5 points = 15 points)

Grading Rubric

Please refer to the rubric below for the grading criteria for this assignment.

CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable

60 points 50 points40 points30 points

Student provides a clear and

logical description of the four

primary reasons that account

for wrongful convictions.

Student provides a mostly

clear and logical description,

offering 3 out of the 4

reasons that account for

wrongful convictions.

Student provides only a

partially clear description,

offering only 2 out of the 4

primary reasons that account

for wrongful convictions.

Student provides a confusing

or unclear description,

offering only 1 of the 4

primary reasons that account

for wrongful convictions.

15 points13 points10 points6 points

Student offers a clear and

logical opinion about ways to

reduce wrongful convictions.

Student offers a mostly clear

and logical opinion about

ways to reduce wrongful

convictions.

Student offers only a

partially clear and logical

opinion about ways to

reduce wrongful convictions.

Student offers a confusing or

unclear opinion about ways

to reduce wrongful

convictions.

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)

Four Reasons for

Wrongful Convictions

(60 Points)

Mechanics -Grammar,

Punctuation, Spelling

(10 Points)

Student's Opinion

(15 Points)