Project 2: Creating and Implementing An Agency Policy on Ethics
| No directly quoted material may be used in this project paper. There are ethical challenges in every aspect of the criminal justice system. Administrators are responsible for setting the tone for ethical conduct in the administration and operation of their agency. You are to assume the role of the head (Chief, Director, Warden, etc.) of a fictitious criminal justice agency; e.g., police department or sheriff’s office, local detention center (adult or juvenile) prosecutors’ office, trial court, probation agency, correctional institution, parole board, parole agency, etc. As the head administrator, you decide it is in the best interest of your agency to have a policy that sets forth how the agency will operate in an ethical manner…. similar to a Code of Ethical Conduct In your paper you are to describe in detail your plan to insure ethical practices in your selected agency. How will your ethical policy be established? (Who will be involved in drafting the document? What resources will be drawn on or references? etc.)How will it be communicated to the members of the agency to ensure awareness and adoption?How will it be inspected to ensure compliance? How will it be reinforced so that members of the agency clearly understand your seriousness?NOTE: The content of your ethics policy or code is irrelevant and, but for clarification or reference purposes should not be included in this project paper. Instead, the paper should concentrate on your plan to create and Implement it.Format RequirementsPaper must be double spaced, 11 or 12 pt font and 1” margins all around.All APA 7th edition format requirements must be followed (cover page, in text citations, reference page). Refer to APA/UMGC – learning resources found in the content page of this course.You must have resources to support your thoughts/opinions/information. These must be cited both in text as well as at the end of the document. Your paper should not contain direct quotes, sourced material must be paraphrased. | |
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| Sep 20, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Criteria | Equivalent to an A | Equivalent to a B | Equivalent to a C | Equivalent to a D or F | Criterion Score |
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| Overall content of paper or project. Value: 20 points | 20 pointsThe 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 pointsPaper indicates effort above and beyond the Project Description in the areas of research, analysis, critical thinking, etc. Points available: 16-17.9 | 15.9 pointsIn general, the content of the paper addresses the information required by the assignment.Points available: 14-15.9 | 13.9 pointsThe 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 -13.9Points available F: 11.9 | Score of Overall content of paper or project. Value: 20 points,/ 20 |
| Overall analysis and critical thinking Value: 20 points | 20 pointsAnalysis and critical thinking is evident throughout the paper, beyond the requirements in the Project Description Points available: 18-20 | 17.9 pointsPaper includes evidence of analysis and critical thinking beyond the requirements in the Project Description Points available: 16-17.9 | 15.9 pointsThe analysis and critical thinking is consistent with the requirements in the Project Description Points available: 14-15.9 | 13.9 pointsThe analysis and critical thinking reflected in this paper did not meet the requirements in the Project DescriptionPoints available D: 12-13.9Points available F: 0-11.9 | Score of Overall analysis and critical thinking Value: 20 points,/ 20 |
| Responsiveness to Project Description: All elements are included. Value: 10 points | 10 pointsAssignment is formatted exactly as required.Points available: 9-10 | 8.9 pointsAssignment is formatted as required with minor/ inconsequential deviations.Points available: 8-8.9 | 7.9 pointsAssignment mostly formatted as required but missing some required element(s).Points available: 7-7.9 | 6.9 pointsAssignment is missing major elements, Points available D:6 – 6.9Points available F: 0-5.9 | Score of Responsiveness to Project Description: All elements are included. Value: 10 points,/ 10 |
| Responsiveness to Project Description : Application of theory and knowledge to the facts presented, accurate use of terminology, etc. Value: 10 points | 10 pointsExcellent understanding and application of theory and knowledge to the facts. Terminology is correct in all uses.Points available: 9-10 | 8.9 pointsClear application of theory and knowledge to the facts.Most terminology references are correctly applied.Points available: 8-8.9 | 7.9 pointsApplication of theory, knowledge and terminology indicate understanding of the concepts and focus of the projectPoints available: 7-7.9 | 6.9 pointsTheory and knowledge does not apply to the facts presented.Use of terminology indicates a lack of understanding of the concepts and focus of the projectPoints available D: 6-6.9Points available F: 0-5.9 | Score of Responsiveness to Project Description : Application of theory and knowledge to the facts presented, accurate use of terminology, etc. Value: 10 points,/ 10 |
| Responsiveness to Project Description: Organization. Value: 10 points | 10 pointsOrganization is relevant to topic, clear and understandable with logical flow that makes the project easier to follow. Points available: 9-10 | 8.9 pointsOrganization is clear and does not distract from the project’s content. Points available: 8-8.9 | 7.9 pointsOrganization presents some MINOR distractions from the project’s content.Points available: 7-7.9 | 6.9 pointsOrganization lacks relevance, is unclear, difficult to understand, or logic is missing that causes distraction for the reader. Points available D: 6-6.9Points available F: 0-5.9 | Score of Responsiveness to Project Description: Organization. Value: 10 points,/ 10 |
| Formatting, references, and APA citations Value 15 points | 15 pointsAssignment 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 pointsAssignment is formatted as required with minor/ inconsequential deviations, resource requirements are met, citations and references are present and APA standards are followed. Points available: 12-13.4 | 11.9 pointsAssignment mostly formatted as required but missing some required elements/ sources or some APA errors are evident. Points available: 10.5-11.9 | 10.4 pointsAssignment is missing major elements, lacks required sources or APA is not followed however a different citation method is used correctly. Points available D: 9 – 10.4Points available F: 0-8.9 | Score of Formatting, references, and APA citations Value 15 points,/ 15 |
| General Grammar/Mechanics Value 15 points | 15 pointsNo or minor English and grammar usage errors. Points available 13.5-15 | 13.4 pointsA few minor/ inconsequential mistakes in English and grammar. Points available 12-13.4 | 11.9 pointsSome, but acceptable mistakes in English and/or grammar. Points available: 10.5-11.9 | 10.4 pointsMany mistakes evident in English/grammar usage. Points available D: 9 – 10.4Points available F: 0-8.9 | Score of General Grammar/Mechanics Value 15 points,/ 15 |
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