CJ205 Juvenile Delinquency
Core Learning Outcomes
- Identify the many diverse views and perspectives that characterize the study of juvenile delinquency and reflect its interdisciplinary nature.
- Interpret the theory, law, policy, and practice in the study of the juvenile system and relate the juvenile system to the adult.
- Apply current information about the juvenile justice system in theory and practice.
- Recognize the complexity of social, political, and economic systems and problems and develop ways to contribute to the solution of such problems as they involve the juvenile justice system.
Core Assessment
Students will write two (2) Essays discussing the following issues:
ISSUE #1: The impact that media (i.e., television, video games, and music) has on delinquency.
ISSUE #2: How to reduce the incidence of the human trafficking of children.
In each essay, the student will formulate a reaction statement on the controversial issue, articulate the opinions from other source, and reach a personal opinion. All submissions must include the following technical components:
- Minimum length: Each essay will be five to six pages (i.e., 1,250-1,500 words) in length.
- An abstract, reference page, and a cover page will be included in each essay, but will not count as part of the minimum page (word) length.
- A minimum of five sources will be used to locate opinions on the provided topics. Sources must be from peer-reviewed scholarly journals from the Park University electronic databases.
- Essays must be in APA format.
Rubric
CJ205 Essay Rubric
| CJ205 Essay Rubric |
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvaluation Outcomes 1-4 |
| 40.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations: Each essay demonstrates a thorough appraisal of the researched information. The essays are presented as a congruous and thoughtful exposition of a controversial issue in the juvenile justice system. |
27.0 pts
Meets Expectations: Each essay demonstrates a satisfactory appraisal of the researched information. The essays are presented as a thoughtful exposition of a controversial issue in the juvenile justice system. |
13.0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations: Each essay demonstrates a minimal appraisal of the researched information. The essays are presented as a disparate exposition of a controversial issue in the juvenile justice system. |
0.0 pts
No Evidence: Each essay demonstrates no appraisal of the researched information. The essays are presented as an incongruous exposition of a controversial issue in the juvenile justice system. |
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40.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSynthesis Outcomes 1-5 |
| 40.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations: Each essay is a consolidated integration of opinions related to a controversial issue in the juvenile justice system. Research is extended well beyond minimum requirements. |
27.0 pts
Meets Expectations: Each essay presents opinions of a controversial issue in the juvenile justice system, but integration is weak. Research meets the minimum requirements |
13.0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations: Each essay present opinions of a controversial issue in the juvenile justice system, but without integration or consolidation of ideas. Research does not meet minimum requirements |
0.0 pts
No Evidence: No evidence of combining researched material into a consistent whole. |
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40.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis Outcomes 1-4 |
| 40.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations: Each essay completely examines the opinions surrounding a controversial issue in the juvenile justice system. The analysis uses more than five sources. |
27.0 pts
Meets Expectations: Each essay examines the opinions surrounding a controversial issue in the juvenile justice system. The analysis uses 4-5 sources. |
13.0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations: Each essay fails to satisfactorily examine a controversial issue in the juvenile justice system. The analysis uses 1-4 sources. |
0.0 pts
No Evidence: Each essay fails to examine a controversial issue in the juvenile justice system. It uses no sources. |
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40.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication Outcomes 1-5 |
| 40.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations: Each essay shows multiple instances and exceptional understanding of terminology and concepts specific to the issue selected. |
27.0 pts
Meets Expectations: Each essay shows sufficient instances and satisfactory understanding of terminology and concepts specific to the issue selected. |
13.0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations: Each essay shows minimal use of terminology and concepts specific to the issue selected. |
0.0 pts
No Evidence: Each essay fails to demonstrate an understanding of terminology and concepts specific to the issue selected. |
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40.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent of Communication Outcomes 1-4 |
| 40.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations: Each essay conveys complete and exceptional information on the fundamental principles of the issue selected. |
27.0 pts
Meets Expectations: Each essay conveys sufficient information on the fundamental principles of the issue selected. |
13.0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations: Each essay conveys minimal information on the fundamental principles of the issue selected. |
0.0 pts
No Evidence: Each essay conveys no information on the fundamental principles of the issue selected. |
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40.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTechnical Skill in Communicating Outcomes 1-4 |
| 30.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations: Each essay contains all required technical components: 5 – 6 pages in length (excluding required cover and reference pages), typed, double-spaced. Written in APA style. Contains fewer than five grammatical or spelling errors. |
20.0 pts
Meets Expectations: Each essay contains most required technical components. Contains more than five grammatical or spelling errors but errors do not detract from understanding. Written in APA style, but may have a few formatting errors. |
10.0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations: Each essay contains few required technical components. Contains more than five grammatical or spelling errors that detract from understanding. APA style usage is barely evident. |
0.0 pts
No Evidence: Each essay contains no required technical components. There are so many errors in the APA writing convention, in the paper presentation, or in grammar and/or spelling that it is difficult to read. |
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30.0 pts |
| Total Points: 230.0 |