CRJ301.W2A1.10.2013

Description:


Total Possible Score: 15.00

Present Local Statistical Juvenile Crime Data to Compare Three Cities, Counties or States

Total: 5.00

Distinguished - Presents local statistical juvenile crime data for a specific category of crime using standardized ratios across three comparable cities, counties, or states. The data are understandable and clearly presents a comparison across all three locations.

                             

Proficient - Presents local statistical juvenile crime data for a specific category of crime using standardized ratios across three comparable cities, counties, or states. The data are understandable but the comparison across all three locations is slightly unclear.

Basic - Presents local statistical juvenile crime data for a specific category of crime using somewhat standardized ratios across three comparable cities, counties, or states. The data across all three locations is unclear or one of the locations is not comparable.

Below Expectations - Attempts to present local statistical juvenile crime data of at least two cities, counties, or states; however the data presented are not specific to a category of crime, the comparison across three localities is entirely unclear, and/or the locations are not comparable.

Non-Performance - The local statistical juvenile crime data comparing three cities, counties, or states are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Presents National Statistical Juvenile Crime Data Using a Nationally Recognized Data Base

Total: 5.00

Distinguished - Presents national statistical juvenile crime data for a specific category of crime using standardized ratios from a nationally recognized data base. The data are understandable and clearly presented.

Proficient - Presents national statistical juvenile crime data for a specific category of crime from a nationally recognized data base. The data are slightly unclear. 

Basic - Presents national statistical juvenile crime data from a nationally recognized data base but  the data are not for a specific category of crime or is unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to present national statistical juvenile crime data from a nationally recognized data base; however, The data are not for a specific category of crime and/or is entirely unclear.

Non-Performance - The national statistical juvenile crime data from a nationally recognized data base is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Presents Juvenile Crime Data on Three Separate Demographics

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Presents juvenile crime data on at least three demographics for a specific category of crime. The data are understandable and clearly presented.

Proficient - Presents juvenile crime data on three different demographics for a specific category of crime. The data are slightly unclear. 

Basic - Presents juvenile crime data on three or fewer demographics. The data presented are not for a specific category of crime  or is  unclear.

Below Expectations - Presents juvenile crime data on fewer than three demographics however, The data are not for a specific category of crime and/or are entirely unclear.

Non-Performance - The juvenile crime data from three demographics are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Develops Questions Based on the Presented Data

Total: 1.50

Distinguished - Develops specific and detailed questions that are based on the data presented.

Proficient - Develops questions that are based on the data presented, but the questions are slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Vaguely develops questions that are loosely based on the data presented and the questions are underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Questions are present but are not based on the data presented and/or the questions are significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The questions 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: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.50

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: 0.50

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: 0.50

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: 0.50

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.