Community Policing vs, Traditional Policing Pro and Cons
GRADING RUBRIC FOR A CRIMNAL JUSTICE/Police Role—out of 100 points
total
CATEGORY
20 points
15 points
10 points
3 points
Introduction/
Thesis
____
exceptional
introduction that grabs
interest of reader and
states topic.
thesis is exceptionally
clear, well-developed,
and a definitive
statement.
proficient
introduction that is
interesting and
states topic.
thesis is clear and
arguable statement
of position.
basic introduction
that states topic but
lacks interest.
thesis is somewhat
clear and arguable.
weak or no
introduction of
topic.
paper’s purpose
is unclear/thesis
is weak or
missing.
Content
knowledge:
Quality of
Research
____
paper is exceptionally
researched, contains 3
peer reviewed articles,
the 3 articles relate to
the thesis argument in
a logical manner.
References are
correctly cited
information relates
to the main topic.
Paper is well-
researched in detail
and from 3 good
sources.
References are
correctly cited
information relates
to the main topic,
but few details
and/or examples
are given. Shows a
limited variety of
sources.
References are not
cited correctly
information has
little or nothing to
do with the thesis.
information has
weak or no
connection to the
thesis.
References are
not cited
correctly.
Content
application:
Support of
Thesis and
Analysis
____
exceptionally critical,
relevant and
consistent connections
made between
evidence and thesis.
excellent analysis.
consistent
connections made
between evidence
and thesis
good analysis.
some connections
made between
evidence and
thesis.
some analysis.
limited or no
connections
made between
evidence and
thesis.
lack of analysis.
Conclusion
____
excellent summary of
thesis argument with
concluding ideas that
impact reader.
introduces no new
information.
good summary of
topic with clear
concluding ideas.
introduces no new
information.
basic summary of
topic with some final
concluding ideas.
introduces no new
information.
lack of summary
of topic.
Writing
____
Writing is clear and
relevant, with no
grammatical and/or
spelling errors –
polished and
professional.
Reference section
properly formatted.
Most ideas are
stated clearly and
are related to the
topic, with only
minor grammatical
and/or spelling
errors. Reference
section adequate.
Many ideas require
clarification and/or
are off-topic or have
marginal relevance
to the assignment.
Many grammatical
and/or spellings
errors throughout
the paper. The
paper is very
challenging to read
due to poor writing
flow. Improper
reference section.
Paper does not
meet the criteria
for the
assignment (too
short or
incomplete, too
long, and/or
completely off-
topic). Reference
section missing.
Topic Ideas
Community Policing vs, Traditional Policing Pro and Cons
Requirements-
4 to 6 pages paper typed
At least 3 references cited APA style
Due the last day of class. Must print and hand in.
Make sure your work is original and if using a source, it is properly cited in your
paper.