WK5TA

Grading Guide: Week 3 Team Paper

Content

60 Percent

Points Earned

3/3

Discussed the case as if you were part of the prosecuting team in State v. Stu Dents and developed a clear argument for his guilt.

Listed the elements of each crime and facts that establish each element.

Provided a specific law for each charge. Listed the state where the law is effective. Each team member’s state was represented.

Included the state where your case would be the strongest.

Did start your paper from the prosecutions point of view. Remember the defense represents Mr. Dents. The prosecution is trying to seek justice for the state and the victim. Also, we have now moved past his incompetence and insanity claims, so make sure to incorporate that assumption in future papers.

Did give a concise list of the crimes to be indicted and the elements within each and directly relate them all back to the facts of the case study. Did give me the actual statutes and then apply these laws to the facts of the case. Expressed actual comprehension in your own words.

Did directly show the charges from all members’ states and clearly listed where the case would be the strongest overall.

Organization and Development

20 Percent

Points Earned

.75/1

• The paper is 700-1050 words in length.

• The paper is clear and organized; major points are supported by details, examples, or analysis.

• The tone aligns with the assignment’s purpose and is geared towards the appropriate audience.

• The paper provides relevant background on the topic and uses visual aids appropriately and effectively.

• Team members participate according to Learning Team Toolkit standards about individual and team performance.

• The paper is logical, flows, and reviews the major points.

Met the word count.

Did always organize your points clearly. Logical flow was clearly present. No jumping around. Did not to just cut and paste separate research but made it flow in one connected paper. Did give nice details.

Did direct your ideas to the correct audience and always used a formal tone for most of the paper. Always avoid the first person – I, we, my, our, etc.

Gave appropriate background information.

Did meet the standards for team and individual performance.

Did have a strong introduction and a similar conclusion that showed a prosecutor’s perspective – the defendant is guilty of x,y,z … the state will meet its burden…

Mechanics and Format

20 Percent

Points Earned

1/1

• The assignment file is presentable and functional.

• Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.

• The paper—including the title page, reference page, tables, and any appendixes—is consistent with APA guidelines. Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and references.

The file was functional. No grammar or editing issues. Did keep your formatting uniform throughout. Had a title page and a separate reference page. Did always properly cite your sources within the text itself and at the end according to APA guidelines. Please see the APA tips in the announcements section or the CWE for more help on this area if needed.

Total Percent

100%

Total Earned

4.75/5

Additional Comments:

Great job! Continue the excellent teamwork. Just clean up your tone throughout. Thanks for posting on time!