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Introduction to Criminal Justice Research Paper 
Introduction to Criminal Justice Research Paper
On the date identified in the class schedule, all students must hand in a research paper documented with APA-style citations and references. Your research paper must address a criminal justice related issue of your choice, approved by me in advance (or one of the pre-approved topics). Papers must be typed and a MINIMUM of 1000 words. You will not receive better than a 70% if your paper does not contain at least 1000 words and/or does not include a statement containing your word count.
Rubric Code: KXA3B7X
By Mangumission
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Superior 90% and above

(N/A)

Above Average 80%-89%

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Average 70%-79%

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Below Ave./Fail 0-69%

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Quality of research/Bililiography
36 pts

Superior 90% and above

--Cited 4 or more sources .

--Sources reliable and properly cited..

--All sources relevant to topic.

--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.

--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Above Average 80%-89%

--Cited 4 sources

--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.

--Most sources relevant to topic.

--Sufficient information provided to support most elements of topic.

--Research of sufficient depth.
Average 70%-79%

--Failed to cite 4 sources

--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.

--Some information relevant to topic.

--Information provided to support some elements of topic.

--Surface research.
Below Ave./Fail 0-69%

--Absent and ineffective sources

--Information is irrelevant to topic

--Information doesn't support elements of the topic

--Poor research
Content
90 pts

Superior 90% and above

--Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.

--Support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth.

--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.

--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Above Average 80%-89%

--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.

--Support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Average 70%-79%

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.

--Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or lacking in depth or complexity.

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Below Ave./Fail 0-69%

--Poor topic in general

--Support for topics insufficient, and/or missing in depth or complexity.

-- Organization, transitions, introduction are poor and do not have clarity and/or appropriateness.
Grammar and Mechanics
54 pts

Superior 90% and above

--Consistent and appropriate voice.

-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.

--Minimal spelling errors.

--Minimal errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.

-- Minimal punctuation or capitalization errors.
Above Average 80%-89%

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.

-- Fairly effective word choice.

--Some spelling errors.

--Errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.

-- Punctuation or capitalization errors.
Average 70%-79%

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.

-- Somewhat effective word choice.

--Many spelling errors.

--Many errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.

-- Many punctuation or capitalization errors.
Below Ave./Fail 0-69%

--Voice is inconsistent and inappropriate.

--Poor word choice.

-- Replete with spelling errors.

--Replete with errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.

-- Replete with punctuation or capitalization errors.

--Failed to meet 5 page minimum requirement



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