Policy Issue and Solution Instructions You will write a 12–15-page research-oriented paper. The paper must focus on policy analysis in policing. The paper must also be in current APA format. The APA
Policy Issue and Solution Final Paper Rubric
Criteria | Levels of Achievement | ||||||
Content (70%) | Advanced 92-100% | Proficient 84-91% | Developing 1-83% | Not present | Total | ||
Content | 38.5 to 42 points: The following elements were outlined with final content for each element:
| 35.5 to 38 points: The elements are included but more content is needed.
| 1 to 35 points:
| 0 points Not present | |||
Research | 38.5 to 42 points: At least 12 peer reviewed/scholarly references are included in addition to the class textbooks and the Bible. A minimum of 8 references were recent peer reviewed sources published within the last five years. | 35.5 to 38 points: Quality is lacking but references are academic. A total of 6-11 peer reviewed/scholarly references are included. Nearly 8 references were recent peer reviewed sources published within the last five years. | 1 to 35 points: Academic quality is lacking. Peer reviewed/scholarly references are not adequately included. Less than 6 peer reviewed/scholarly references are included, and less than 6 references were recent peer reviewed sources published within the last five years. | 0 points Not present | |||
Research Engagement | 32.5 to 35 points: Provides evidence of integrated research and critical thinking. | 29.5 to 32 points: References are integrated, and critical thinking demonstrated for the most part. | 1 to 29 points: References are not adequately integrated. More evidence of critical thinking needed. | 0 points Not present | |||
Christian Worldview | 32.5 to 35 points: The section relating how a Christian worldview does or may change potential proposed solutions was fully assessed. | 29.5 to 32 points: The section relating how a Christian worldview does or may change potential proposed solutions assessed on a limited basis, but further analysis was needed. | 1 to 29 points: The section relating how a Christian worldview does or may change potential proposed solutions was too vague and was only 1-2 sentences in length. | 0 points Not present | |||
Structure (30%) | Advanced 92-100% | Proficient 84-91% | Developing 1-83% | Not present | Total | ||
APA | 22.5 to 24 points: Academic/scholarly sources are referenced and cited appropriately. Level 1 headings for the Problem, Significance, and Solution were used. Subthemes of the solution section contained APA Level 2 headings or beyond. In-text references and the reference page were error free. | 20.5 to 22 points: Some errors in APA were noted. Level 1 headings for the Problem, Significance, and Solution were mostly formatted correctly. In-text references and the reference page contained minor APA formatting errors. | 1 to 20 points: Numerous errors in APA. Level 1 headings for the Problem, Significance, and Solution were not used and in-text references or the reference page was not formatted correctly per APA guidelines. | 0 points Not present | |||
Grammar, Spelling, and Structure | 20.5 to 22 points: Title page, body with headings, and reference list was included, and no errors were noted. Minimal to zero errors in spelling, grammar, and structure. | 18.5 to 20 points: Some errors in spelling, grammar, and structure were noted. | 1 to 18 points: Numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and structure were noted. | 0 points Not present | |||
Page Count | 18.5 to 20 points: Total pages were between 12-15 pages. | 16.5 to 18 points: Total pages were between 10-11 pages. | 1 to 16 points: Total pages were between 1-11 pages. | 0 points Not present | |||
Professor Comments: | Total: | /220 |