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- 1. Mini-Paper Top of Form Hide Assignment Information Instructions No directly quoted material may be used in this project paper. Resources should be summarized or paraphrased with appropriate in-text and Resource page citations. Purpose: The Mini-Paper is a single-page composition on an assigned question or topic. The paper is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their comprehension of the course material and to apply it to the situation presented. The paper is also an opportunity for the student to demonstrate his or her writing skills. Feedback will be provided for both content and grammar. Assignment:
- 2. The Police Chief of any policy agency is either elected or appointed. Typically, the Chief reports directly to the Mayor, County Executive, or other top political figure (and their council) within the agency's jurisdiction. Please research and discuss the impact(s) that a politician may have on the newly-elected police chief's ideas on how to handle crime in their jurisdiction. It might help to find articles such as "Chief and Mayor agree on crime plan" or "Chief and Mayor disagree on crime plan". Those types of things! Remember, this is only 1 page! Format: · One full page , headed with the student's name. (No cover page.) · Narrative must be double spaced, with 1-inch margins, written in #12 font. · All supportive references must be cited in APA format with an in-text citation as well as a full citation on a separate Resources page. o No directly quoted (copy/paste) material may be used in this project paper. o Resources should be summarized or paraphrased with appropriate in-text and Resource page citations. Due Date
- 3. Mar 6, 2020 11:59 PM Hide Rubrics Rubric Name: A MODEL Rubric for Projects - Max points This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.Criteria Equivalent to an A Equivalent to a B Equivalent to a C Equivalent to a D or F Overall content of paper or project. Value: 20 points 20 points The paper is exemplary. Content of the paper exceeds all information required by assignment, demonstrates critical thinking skills, sophisticated analysis and other perspectives. Points available: 18-20 17.9 points Paper indicates effort above and beyond the Project Description in the areas of research, analysis, critical thinking, etc. Points available: 16-17.9
- 4. 15.9 points In general, the content of the paper addresses the information required by the assignment. Points available: 14-15.9 13.9 points The overall content of the paper addresses less than the minimal amount of the information required by the assignment. It demonstrates marginal work and does not reflect an understanding of the project. Points available D: 12 -13.9 Points available F: 11.9 / 20 Overall analysis and critical thinking Value: 20 points 20 points Analysis and critical thinking is evident throughout the paper, beyond the requirements in the Project Description Points available: 18-20 17.9 points Paper includes evidence of analysis and critical thinking beyond the requirements in the Project Description Points available: 16-17.9
- 5. 15.9 points The analysis and critical thinking is consistant with the requirements in the Project Description Points available: 14-15.9 13.9 points The analysis and critical thinking reflected in this paper did not meet the requirements in the Project Description Points available D: 12-13.9 Points available F: 0-11.9 / 20 Responsiveness to Project Description: All elements are included. Value: 10 points 10 points Assignment is formatted exactly as required. Points available: 9-10 8.9 points Assignment is formatted as required with minor/ inconsequential deviations. Points available: 8-8.9 7.9 points
- 6. Assignment mostly formatted as required but missing some required element(s). Points available: 7-7.9 6.9 points Assignment is missing major elements, Points available D:6 - 6.9 Points available F: 0-5.9 / 10 Responsiveness to Project Description : Application of theory and knowledge to the facts presented, accurate use of terminology, etc. Value: 10 points 10 points Excellent understanding and application of theory and knowledge to the facts. Terminology is correct in all uses. Points available: 9-10 8.9 points Clear application of theory and knowledge to the facts. Most terminology references are correctly applied. Points available: 8-8.9
- 7. 7.9 points Application of theory, knowledge and terminology indicate understanding of the concepts and focus of the project Points available: 7-7.9 6.9 points Theory and knowledge does not apply to the facts presented. Use of terminology indicates a lack of understanding of the concepts and focus of the project Points available D: 6-6.9 Points available F: 0-5.9 / 10 Responsiveness to Project Description: Organization. Value: 10 points 10 points Organization is relevant to topic, clear and understandable with logical flow that makes the project easier to follow. Points available: 9-10 8.9 points Organization is clear and does not distract from the project’s content.
- 8. Points available: 8-8.9 7.9 points Organization presents some MINOR distractions from the project’s content. Points available: 7-7.9 6.9 points Organization lacks relevance, is unclear, difficult to understand, or logic is missing that causes distraction for the reader. Points available D: 6-6.9 Points available F: 0-5.9 / 10 Formatting, references, and APA citations Value 15 points 15 points Assignment is formatted exactly as required, all required citations and references are present and APA standards are followed in every respect. Points available 13.5-15 13.4 points Assignment is formatted as required with minor/ inconsequential deviations, resource requirements are met, citations and references are present and APA standards are
- 9. followed. Points available: 12-13.4 11.9 points Assignment mostly formatted as required but missing some required elements/ sources or some APA errors are evident. Points available: 10.5-11.9 10.4 points Assignment is missing major elements, lacks required sources or APA is not followed however a different citation method is used correctly. Points available D: 9 - 10.4 Points available F: 0-8.9 / 15 General Grammar/Mechanics Value 15 points 15 points No or minor English and grammar usage errors. Points available 13.5-15 13.4 points A few minor/ inconsequential mistakes in English and grammar.
- 10. Points available 12-13.4 11.9 points Some, but acceptable mistakes in English and/or grammar. Points available: 10.5-11.9 10.4 points Many mistakes evident in English/grammar usage. Points available D: 9 - 10.4 Points available F: 0-8.9 / 15