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Comparative term paper 
SocialChange
Rubric Code: X37C42
By plreichel
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Comparative term paper
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Effort here is less than expected and is graded as "D" or "F"

1 pts

Meets

Effort here represents what is expected and is graded in the "C" range

3 pts

Exceeds

Effort here is more than expected and is graded as "B" or "A"

5 pts

Introduction

Including the 2 countries in addition to the USA that will be covered.
Below

The introduction fails to clearly identify the countries used, or the two categories used, or the specific topics selected under each category.
Meets

In a basic manner the introduction identifies (a) the three countries used, (b) the two broad categories used, and (c) the specific topic discussed under each of those two categories.
Exceeds

In a clear, concise, and creative way, the introduction identifies (a) the three countries used, (b) the two broad categories used, and (c) the specific topic discussed under each of those two categories.
Specific topic under 1st category

Is 1st topic covered related to law, police, courts, or corrections?
Below

Material on the topic is missing for one or more countries or is summarized in such a poor manner that it is useless.
Meets

Information on the topic is summarized and includes a few supporting details and/or examples
Exceeds

Information on the topic is clearly summarized for each of the three countries and includes a considerable number of supporting details and/or examples.
Specific topic under 2nd category

Is 2nd topic covered related to law, police, courts, or corrections?
Below

Material on the topic is missing for one or more countries or is summarized in such a poor manner that it is useless.
Meets

Information on the topic is summarized and includes a few supporting details and/or examples
Exceeds

Information on the topic is clearly summarized for each of the three countries and includes a considerable number of supporting details and/or examples.
Comparison of countries

Are all three countries compared in terms of similarities and differences, reactions to those similarities/differences, and comments on potential for US adaptation?
Below

No, or incomplete, information on similarities and differences is found, OR material on reaction or adaptation is missing or provides so little information as to be useless.
Meets

Information on a few similarities and differences are presented among the three countries, and some information is provided as to reaction and/or adaptation.
Exceeds

Quite a few similarities and differences among the three countries are clearly and creatively presented as are reactions to those similarities and differences, and opinions regarding adaptation by US.
Conclusion

Below

The conclusion is entirely missing or is missing several expected components.
Meets

A clear, concise, and complete conclusion summarizes the paper and includes brief comments on comparative criminal justice, this assignment, and personal reaction.
Exceeds

A strong, compelling, and complete conclusion summarizes the paper and comments on comparative criminal justice, this assignment, and personal reaction.
CRJ jargon & concepts

Below

The absence of jargon or concepts, or incorrect use either, suggest the author has minimal knowledge of discipline and its terminology.
Meets

In several parts of the paper the author is able to show an understanding of, and ability to use, some key discipline jargon and concepts.
Exceeds

By making appropriate use of CRJ jargon and concepts throughout the paper, the author shows an excellent understanding and ability to use discipline terminology and content
References

Below

Reliance is primarily on one or two sources of information despite the availability of other sources.
Meets

An acceptable number of references are used, but they do not represent much variety (e.g., mostly Internet).
Exceeds

Given material available for the countries, an impressive number and variety of appropriate references are used.
Writing Skills
The items below are important but play a lesser role in the paper's overall grade
Organization/Structure

Below

Poor structure and/or organization detracts from the paper's message leaving the reader with little understanding of the author's intent or the paper's theme.
Meets

Paper has basic introduction, body, and conclusion elements that enable the reader to easily follow the paper's flow. There may be minor problems with paragraph transition or how the introduction or conclusion is presented.
Exceeds

Paper is very well organized and structured with a helpful introduction, logical flow of topics, good paragraph transition, and a conclusion that links to the body of the paper.
Grammar, etc.

Below

Grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors as so frequent that they detract from the paper's content.
Meets

Rules of grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation are followed and any minor errors that may occur do not detract from the paper's readability.
Exceeds

Spelling and grammatical errors are rare Rules of grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation are followed
APA Style

Below

Much of the paper includes poorly or incorrectly cited material or fails to include an APA style Reference list.
Meets

All in text citations and the Reference list are correctly documented, but a few are not in APA format.
Exceeds

All in text citations and the Reference list are correctly documented in APA format.





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