Read Report to the Attorney General on Delays in Forensic DNA Analysis. Then write a journal assignment in which you answer the following questions:Should DNA testing be mandatory in all cases where D

JUS 375 Journal Two Rubric Overview: Journals in this course are private between the student and the instructor. Approach these activities as (a) an opportunity t o reflect upon and apply what you learn each week based on the assigned readings, discussions, and activities, and (b) an opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise based on your educational and professional experiences in the past. As a successful professional, you will need good reflective and wr iting skills. Journal activities offer you the opportunity to further develop these skills. Prompt: Read Report to the Attorney General on Delays in Forensic DNA Analysis . Then write a journal assignment in which you answer the following questions:  Should DNA testing be mandatory in all cases where DNA is collected? Why or why not? Do you agree with the report’s findings?  Fro m the report, which recommendation would you prioritize, if you were given the opportunity to implement it within your state or department? Why? Refer to your textbook and relevant scholarly sources to support the points and observations made in your jour nal assignment . Guidelines for Submission: Your journal assignment must be 300 –400 words (excluding the references). Citations should be formatted according to APA style. Submit assignment as a Word document with double spacing, 12 -point Times New Roman font, and one -inch margins. Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value Reflections on Mandatory DNA Testing Meets “Proficient” criteria, and the evaluation provides clear and persuasive reasoning Evaluates the extent to which DNA testing should be mandatory in cases where DNA is collected, exploring the pros and cons and affirming stance Affirms stance on mandatory DNA testing but lacks logical explanation of both pros and cons Does not affirm stance or address mandatory DNA testings 30 Recommendation Priorities Meets “Proficient” criteria, and stance is further supported with local justifications or anecdotes Identifies priorities in implementing recommendations and logical supporting explanation Identifies priorities in implementing recommendations but lacks supporting explanation Does not identify priorities in implementing recommendations 30 Incorporation of Evidence and Scholarly Resources Meets “Proficient” criteria, and the synthesis of sources is especially well supported, cogent, and insightful Analysis of evidence from text and scholarly sources is logical, well supported, and of appropriate depth and complexity Analysis of evidence from text and scholarly sources is illogical and/or not well supported or lacks appropriate depth and complexity Does not include any evidence from text and scholarly sources to support the points and o bservations 30 Articulation of Response Meets “Proficient” criteria and has excellent syntax and sentence construction Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas 10 Earned Total 100%