Rubric: CJS 230 Required Paper
A short paper (3-5 pages) will be due on or before the date of the Midterm Examination.
This paper should explore some aspect of Community Oriented Policing that you find
interesting, e.g., historical perspectives; an in-depth review of a person, place or event; a
comparison of different programs; etc. The paper must be typed in size 12 font, double-spaced,
and include a bibliography of at least 3 references in addition to the text (if the text is used). The
bibliography is in addition to the 3-5 pages required for the paper. This paper is worth 100
points. The purpose of this exercise is to help you investigate the concept of Community
Oriented Policing in more detail than the text or lectures provide. If you have any questions
about this paper, please ask!
CATEGORY
Yes!
Yes, but…
No, but…
No
Quality of
information Information clearly
relates to the main
topic. It includes
several supporting
details and/or
examples.
Information clearly
relates to the main
topic. It provides 1-
2 supporting
details and/or
examples.
Information clearly
relates to the main
topic. No details
and/or examples
are given.
Information has
little or nothing to
do with the main
topic.
Structure Paper is written in
size 12 font. Paper
is double-spaced.
Bibliography is
included, properly
done in APA or
MLA style.
Bibliography
includes at least 3
references (in
addition to the text,
if used).
Paper includes
most of the
requirements listed
under the Yes!
rubric.
Paper includes
some of the
requirements of
the Yes! rubric.
Paper includes few
or none of the
requirements of
the Yes! rubric.
