Leadership in the Criminal Justice System

The Term Paper Assignment is designed to be a culmination and expansion of knowledge and readings from previous assignments. References and concepts (not verbiage) from prior assignments are to be used to complete the Term Paper Assignment. You are to select a leader, one that you know personally, or select a leader that has had a major impact on the world or organization. For example, you can select a current boss or past or someone famous such as a military general, U.S. President, etc. What makes them a great leader? What is their leadership style? What has been their contribution?, Etc. Utilize the literature from the course to help support your opinion.

The Term Paper Assignment will consist of at least 10 double-spaced pages (excluding title page, references, figures, illustrations, or other extraneous elements outside the main body of the paper). Students will format their paper using 12-point Times New Roman font and one-inch margins. Students will use at least 10 scholarly and trade references (Wikipedia or blogs CANNOT be used as a reference). APA 7th Edition guidelines are to be followed. The structure of the assignment must include the following mandatory headings:

Title Page
Introduction
Literature Review (use subheadings within this section)
Conclusion
References
Rubric
Term Paper Assignment
Term Paper Assignment
Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Page Count

35 to >31.5 pts
Excellent
Paper exceeds 10 pages.

31.5 to >28.0 pts
Satisfactory
Paper is 9 pages.

28 to >24.5 pts
Developing
Paper contains 1-8 pages.

24.5 to >0 pts
Failed
Not present.

35 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Number of Academic References

20 to >18.0 pts
Excellent
Uses 10 or more academic articles related to the course topic.

18 to >16.0 pts
Satisfactory
Uses 9 academic articles related to the course topic.

16 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Uses 1-8 academic article related to the course topic.

0 pts
No Marks
Not present.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Review of the literature

60 to >54.0 pts
Excellent
Demonstrates a complete understanding of the literature.

54 to >48.0 pts
Satisfactory
Demonstrates an adequate understanding of the literature.

48 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Does not demonstrate an understanding of the literature.

0 pts
Failed
Not present.

60 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Quality of Writing

30 to >27.0 pts
Excellent
Consistently uses accurate and precise terminology. Writing is consistently clear and flows in a logical progression. Writing is free of grammatical errors.

27 to >24.0 pts
Satisfactory
Adequately uses accurate and precise terminology. Writing is adequately clear and flows in a logical progression. Writing has minor grammatical errors.

24 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Does not use precise or accurate terminology. Writing is not clear and does not flow in a logical progression. Writing has major grammatical errors.

0 pts
Failed
Not present.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
APA and Paper Format

30 to >27.0 pts
Excellent
Uses all mandatory headings. 0-4 APA referencing and formatting errors.

27 to >24.0 pts
Satisfactory
Only uses some of the mandatory headings. 5-8 APA referencing and formatting errors.

24 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Uses none of the mandatory headings. 9+ APA referencing and formatting errors.

0 pts
Failed
Not present.

30 pts

Total Points: 175
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