Content and Organization

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Comments

Write a 1,050- to 1,750-word paper using definitions, principles, and concepts from previous assignments, in which you establish a thesis regarding the future of criminal justice policy making. Include the following:

• Describe your thesis regarding the future of criminal justice policy making.
• Analyze the future of criminal justice policy.
• Describe the limitations associated with criminal justice policy making.
• Suggest a realistic solution to anticipating policy outcomes.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Word count met

/4

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

·         Provide a thesis on the future of criminal justice policies

/15

·         Describe the limitations to criminal justice policy making

/15

·         Anticipate policy outcomes and suggest solutions

/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

/100

Total

/10