LEA432.W5A1.07.2013

Description:


Total Possible Score: 25.00

Organization: Introduction, Thesis Statement, and Conclusion

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Paper is logically organized with a well-written introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.

Proficient - Paper is logically organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One of these requires improvement.

Basic - Paper is organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One or more of the introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement.

Below Expectations - Paper is loosely organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement.

Non-Performance - The introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Examines Current Problems, Issues, and Factors that Influence Present and Future Budgetary Decisions

Total: 5.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly examines the problems, issues, and factors that influence present and future budgetary decisions. The examination is strongly supported with scholarly sources.

Proficient - Examines the problems, issues, and factors that influence present and future budgetary decisions. The examination is supported with scholarly sources but missing minor details.

Basic - Minimally examines the problems, issues, and factors that influence present and future budgetary decisions.  The examination is somewhat supported with scholarly sources and missing relevant details.

Below Expectations - Attempts to examine the problems, issues, and factors that influence present and future budgetary decisions; however, the examination is not supported with scholarly sources and/or missing significant details.

Non-Performance - The examination of the problems, issues, and factors that influence present and future budgetary decisions is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Evaluates Each of the Five Selected Topics with Regard to Law Enforcement Administration, Leadership, and Management

Total: 5.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively evaluates each of the five selected topics with regard to law enforcement administration, leadership, and management.

Proficient - Evaluates each of the five selected topics with regard to law enforcement administration, leadership, and management. The evaluation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Evaluates at least four of the five selected topics with regard to law enforcement administration, leadership, and management.  The evaluation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to evaluate at least three of the five selected topics with regard to law enforcement administration, leadership, and management; however, the evaluation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The evaluation of each of the five select topics is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Applies Budgetary Theory to a Realistic Budgeting Process and Describes the Relationship Between the Two

Total: 5.00

Distinguished - Clearly applies a budgetary theory to a realistic budgeting process and thoroughly describes the relationship between the two.

Proficient - Applies a budgetary theory to a realistic budgeting process and describes the relationship between the two. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Vaguely applies a budgetary theory to a realistic budgeting process and minimally describes the relationship between the two. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to apply a budgetary theory to a realistic budgeting process and describe the relationship between the two; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The application of a budgetary theory to a realistic budgeting process is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Analyzes the Budgeting Process and References Research and Data as Support

Total: 4.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively analyzes the budgeting process. Research and data are clearly referenced as support.

Proficient - Analyzes the budgeting process. Research and data are referenced as support, but the analysis is missing minor details.

Basic - Minimally analyzes the budgeting process. Research and data are somewhat referenced as support and the analysis is missing relevant details.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the budgeting process; however, research and data are not referenced as support and/or the analysis is missing significant details.

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


Integrative Learning: Connections to Discipline

Total: 0.63

Distinguished - Autonomously synthesizes or draws conclusions by combining examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

Proficient - Autonomously correlates examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

Basic - Attempts to correlate examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

Below Expectations - When prompted, displays inconsistent examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

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


Critical Thinking: Conclusions and Related Outcomes

Total: 0.63

Distinguished - Conclusions and related outcomes are logical and clearly reflect student’s informed evaluation and ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Proficient - Conclusions and related outcomes are logical and reflect student’s informed evaluation and ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Basic - Conclusions and related outcomes are identified and minimally reflect student’s informed evaluation and ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Below Expectations - Conclusions and related outcomes are not logical or reflective of student’s informed evaluation and ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

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


Critical Thinking: Evidence

Total: 0.62

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: 0.62

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: 0.63

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: 0.63

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

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

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: 0.62

Distinguished - The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Below Expectations - A fraction of the page requirement is completed.

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


Resource Requirement

Total: 0.62

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.