CRJ201.W2A1.08.2013

Description:


Total Possible Score: 15.00

Explains the Main Issues or Question(s) Involved in Each Case

Total: 5.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains the main issue or question(s) involved in each of the three cases.

Proficient - Explains the main issue or question(s) involved in each of the three cases. The explanation of one issue or question is slightly unclear.

Basic - Minimally explains the main issue or question(s) involved in at least two of the three cases. The explanation of one issue or question is unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the main issue or questions involved in at least two of the three cases; however, the explanation of the issues and/or question(s) is vague.

Non-Performance - The explanation of issues is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Explains the Precedent or Laws the Court used to Come to its Ultimate Conclusion

Total: 2.50

Distinguished - Provides a thorough explanation of the precedent or laws the court used to come to its ultimate conclusion. The explanations for all three cases are supported by scholarly resources.

Proficient - Provides an explanation of the precedent or laws the court used to come to its ultimate conclusion. The explanations for all three cases are supported by scholarly resources but are slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Provides a brief explanation of the precedent or laws the court used to come to its ultimate conclusion. The explanations for all three cases are somewhat supported by scholarly resources but are underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide an explanation of the precedent or laws the court used to come to its ultimate conclusion; however, the explanations for all three cases lack support from scholarly resources and/or are significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the precedent or laws the court used to come to its ultimate conclusion is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Explains How the Court Applied the Law to the Facts of the Cases

Total: 2.50

Distinguished - Provides a thorough explanation of how the court applied the law to the facts of the cases. The explanation is supported by scholarly resources.

Proficient - Provides an explanation of how the court applied the law to the facts of the cases. The explanation is supported by scholarly resources but is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Provides a brief explanation of how the court applied the law to the facts of the cases. The explanation is somewhat supported by scholarly resources but is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide an explanation of how the court applied the law to the facts of the cases; however, the explanation lacks support from scholarly resources and/or is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of how the court applied the law to the facts of the cases is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Identifies the Conclusions and Restate the Issue to Provide the Final Answer

Total: 2.50

Distinguished - Correctly identifies the conclusions and accurately restates the issue to provide the final answer in all three cases.

Proficient - Identifies the conclusions and restates the issue to provide the final answer in all three cases. Some conclusions or restatement of issues are slightly unclear.

Basic - Identifies the conclusions and partially restates the issue to provide the final answer in two of the three cases. Some conclusions or restatement of issues are unclear.

Below Expectations - Identifies the conclusions and attempts to restates the issue to provide the final answer in one of the three cases. Some conclusions or restatement of issues are unclear and/or inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The identification of the conclusions and restatement of issues to provide the final answer are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Critical Thinking: Evidence

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Employs persuasive information from credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.

Proficient - Employs applicable information from credible sources to develop an analysis of the topic.

Basic - Identifies applicable information from credible sources, but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

Below Expectations - Displays information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Basic - Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident, but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content is extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.38

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


APA Formatting

Total: 0.38

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Page Requirement

Total: 0.37

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.  

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Source Requirement

Total: 0.37

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.