Writer a short essay (minimum of 300 words, you may exceed the minimum) on the following: Why is higher education for police officers controversial?
Should the requirements for becoming an officer include post-secondary education? Why or why not? Defend your position and provide rationales for and against post-secondary education.
Minimum of two (2) references/resources are required.
Rubric
Essay Rubric (1)
Essay Rubric (1) |
Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent | 40.0 pts Proficient – Response is relevant, complete and relates to the essay question. Response is personal and supported by the Learning Materials. Meets or exceeds the minimum number of pages. | 20.0 pts Adequate – Response relates to discussion question, but does not exhibit basic comprehension of the readings, minimal reference to material. Initial post meets minimum number of pages. | 0.0 pts Inadequate – Response contains very little reference to the essay question and fails to demonstrate any understanding of Learning Materials. Response is not substantive. Fails to meet minimum word count. |
| 40.0pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity | 30.0 pts Proficient – Uses clear, concise and easy to understand language and terminology. Is well written using complete sentences with minimal spelling and grammatical errors. Resources are accurately cited where applicable. | 20.0 pts Adequate – Is adequately written and most terms are used correctly. Resources are accurately cited where applicable. | 0.0 pts Inadequate – Is poorly written, includes many misspellings and mistakes, difficult to understand and terms and names are use incorrectly. Resources are not cited where applicable. |
| 30.0pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegration of Course Content | 20.0 pts Proficient – Integration of course content into responses is evident. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of Learning Materials and is able to apply that understanding to the response. Response reflects a clear understanding of the Learning Materials. | 10.0 pts Adequate – Ideas are applied, but not well developed or integrated. Demonstrates some knowledge and understanding of Learning Materials and is somewhat able to apply that understanding to the response. | 0.0 pts Inadequate – No evidence of integration of course content. Fails to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the Learning Materials. Response is not supported and does not reflect Learning Materials. |
| 20.0pts |
Total Points: 90.0 |
Last Updated on May 3, 2019