CJA/385 CJA385 CJA 385 WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENT 1

CJA 385 WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENT 1

Personal Perception Paper 

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper, describing your personal perception of policy-making in criminal justice. Identify any assumptions on which your perceptions are based. Be sure to answer the following questions:

  • How would you describe policy-making?
  • How would you describe policy analysis?
  • How do your perceptions compare to the definitions in the readings?
  • What are 2-3 examples of criminal justice policies?  

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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Content and Organization


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Comments

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper, describing your personal perception of policy-making in criminal justice. Identify any assumptions on which your perceptions are based. Be sure to answer the following questions:

 

/1

 

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

 

 

 

 

Word count met

/4

 

 

·         Describe the policy making process in criminal justice

/15

 

 

·         Compare personal perceptions of policy making and policy analysis as defined in the readings

 

/15

 

 

·         Provide 3 examples of criminal justice policies

 

/15

 

The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.

The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.

/5

 

The paper cites and links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.

/5

 

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

/5

 

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

/3

 

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

/3

 

Readability and Style

/15

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

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 Percent

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Total

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