. There will be 5 questions each week, each one worth 2 points for a total of 10 points each week and a total of 40 points for the course. There will be NO credit given for assignments posted after 10:00 pm PST.
Each assignment must include: week number, student name, and question numbers. Each assignment should be between 2 and 4 pages, double-spaced with 12 point font. Assignments must be completed in a Word document and uploaded for submission. No credit will be given for incorrect answers. There will be no credit for assignments turned in after the deadline of each week.
Answer the following questions:
What are the five major sentencing philosophies and how are they unique from one another?
What are the problems with incarceration as the primary sentence? What if any changes would you recommend and why?
What sentencing philosophy supports your favorite alternative?
What is the difference between disparity and discrimination? Why is it difficult to determine if discrimination exists in sentencing?
Discuss the difference between plain error, reversible error, and harmless error. Include a discussion of the impact that these different types of error have on appeals.
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Complete all required tasks, and then upload your work for grading. Submit your work as a file attachment. This means you complete all work in a word processing document (e.g., Microsoft Word). Acceptable formats are .doc and .docx. Only work submitted in document form will be graded. Nothing typed in the textbox will be graded. This assignment is worth 10 points.
Please find below the grading rubric to which all written assignments are graded.
CJA 351 Written Assignment Rubric – PDF Document (279 KB)
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CriteriaExemplaryGood
Acceptable
Unacceptable
Criterion Score
Purpose
2 points
The writer’s central purpose or argument is readily apparent to the reader; clear thesis sentence.
1.6 points
The writing has a clear purpose or argument but may sometimes digress from it.
1.2 points
The central purpose or argument is not consistently clear throughout the paper.
1 point
The purpose or argument is generally unclear.
Score of Purpose,
/ 2
Content
2 points
Balanced presentation of relevant and legitimate information that clearly supports a central purpose or argument and shows a thoughtful, in-depth analysis of a significant topic; content is specific, accurate, interesting and appropriate.
1.6 points
Information provides reasonable support for a central purpose or argument and displays evidence of a basic analysis of a significant topic.
1.2 points
Information supports a central purpose or argument at times but often strays from purpose. Analysis is basic or general.
1 point
Central purpose or argument is not clearly identified. Analysis is vague or not evident.
Score of Content,
/ 2
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2 points
The ideas are arranged logically to support the purpose or argument. Ideas flow smoothly from one to another and are clearly linked to each other. The reader can follow the line of reasoning.
1.6 points
The ideas are arranged logically to support the central purpose or argument. Ideas are usually clearly linked to each other. For the most part, the reader can follow the line of reasoning.
1.2 points
In general, the writing is arranged logically, although occasionally ideas fail to make sense together. The reader is fairly clear about what the writer intends.
1 point
The writing is not logically organized. Frequently, ideas fail to make sense together. The reader cannot identify a line of reasoning and loses interest.
Score of grid.row2.label,
/ 2
APA
2 points
APA format is used accurately and consistently in the paper and on the “References” section; follows APA guidelines with regard to mechanics, sentence structure, and word choice.
1.6 points
APA format is used with minor errors; follows APA guidelines with regard to mechanics, sentence structure, and word choice with few minor errors.
1.2 points
There are frequent errors in APA format.
1 point
Format of the document is not recognizable as APA.
Score of APA,
/ 2
Grammar & Spelling
2 points
All grammar and spelling are correct.
1.6 points
Only one or two errors in spelling/grammar.
1.2 points
A few grammar and/or spelling errors.
1 point
Very frequent grammar and/or spelling errors.
Score of Grammar & Spelling,
/ 2
TotalScore of written assignment rubric,
/ 10Overall Score
Exemplary9 points minimum
Good7 points minimum
Acceptable5.5 points minimum
Unacceptable0 points minimum
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