Homeland Security Discussion Rubric 5/10/2021 Response No Submission O Points Emerging (F through D range) 60 Satisfactory (C Range) 70 Proficient (B Range) 85 Exemplary (A Range) 100 Criterion score Quality of Initial Posting 50% No Initial Posting The Information provided is inaccurate not focused on the assignment topic. Does not answer the question fully, Response demonstrates incomplete understanding of the topic and /or inadequate preparation The information provided is accurate giving a basic understanding of the topic(s) covered. Despite this basic understanding, initial posting may nit include complete development of all aspects of the assignment. The information provided is accurate, displaying a good understanding of the topic(s) covered. Initial posting demonstrates clear understanding and addresses most aspects of the assignment although all concepts may not be fully discussed. The information provided is accurate, providing an in- depth, well thought- out understanding of the topic(s) covered. The initial post provides an analysis of the information learned from the course and/or assigned readings. Criteria No Submission Emerging (F through D range) Satisfactory (C Range) Proficient B Range Exemplary (A Range Criterion score Participation in Discussion 30% Student did not submit the assignment. May include one or more of the following.: Comments to only one other student’s post. Comments are not substantive, such as saying “good job” or comments are off topic. Comments to two or more classmates’ initial posts but only on one day of the week. Comments are substantive and expand on what another student wrote. Comments to two or more classmates’ initial posts but only on one day of the week. Comments are substantive and expand on what another student wrote. Comments to two or more classmates’ initial posts and to the instructors’ comments (if applicable) on two or more days. Demonstrates an analysis of peer’s comments, building on previous posts. Criteria No Submission O Points Emerging (F through D range) Satisfactory (C Range) Proficient (B Range) Exemplary (A Range) Criterion score Homeland Security Discussion Rubric 5/10/2021 Writing Mechanics (Spelling, Grammar, Citation Style) and Information Literacy. 20% Student did not submit the assignment Numerous issues in any of the following: grammar, mechanics, spelling use of slang, an incomplete or missing citations and references Some spelling, grammatical, and/or structural errors are present. Some errors in formatting citations and references are present. Minor to no errors in grammar, mechanics, or spelling in the initial postings are present in both the initial post and comments to others. Utilizes sources to include text re.

1. Homeland Security Discussion Rubric 5/10/2021
Response No Submission
O Points
Emerging (F through
D range)
60
Satisfactory (C Range)
70
Proficient (B Range)
85
Exemplary (A Range)
100
Criterion
score
Quality of
Initial Posting
50%
No Initial
Posting

2. The Information
provided is
inaccurate not
focused on the
assignment topic.
Does not answer the
question fully,
Response
demonstrates
incomplete
understanding of the
topic and /or
inadequate
preparation
The information
provided is accurate
giving a basic
understanding of the
topic(s) covered.
Despite this basic
understanding, initial
posting may nit
include complete
development of all
aspects of the
assignment.
The information
provided is accurate,
displaying a good
understanding of the
topic(s) covered.
Initial posting
demonstrates clear

3. understanding and
addresses most
aspects of the
assignment although
all concepts may not
be fully discussed.
The information
provided is accurate,
providing an in-
depth, well thought-
out understanding of
the topic(s) covered.
The initial post
provides an analysis
of the information
learned from the
course and/or
assigned readings.
Criteria
No Submission
Emerging (F through
D range)
Satisfactory (C Range)

4. Proficient B Range Exemplary (A Range
Criterion
score
Participation
in Discussion
30%
Student did not
submit the
assignment.
May include one or
more of the
following.:
Comments to only
one other student’s
post. Comments are
not substantive, such
as saying “good job”
or comments are off
topic.
Comments to two or
more classmates’
initial posts but only
on one day of the
week. Comments are
substantive and
expand on what
another student
wrote.

5. Comments to two or
more classmates’
initial posts but only
on one day of the
week. Comments are
substantive and
expand on what
another student
wrote.
Comments to two or
more classmates’
initial posts and to
the instructors’
comments (if
applicable) on two or
more days.
Demonstrates an
analysis of peer’s
comments, building
on previous posts.
Criteria No Submission
O Points
Emerging (F through
D range)
Satisfactory (C Range)
Proficient (B Range)

6. Exemplary (A Range)
Criterion
score
Homeland Security Discussion Rubric 5/10/2021
Writing
Mechanics
(Spelling,
Grammar,
Citation Style)
and
Information
Literacy.
20%
Student did not
submit the
assignment
Numerous issues in
any of the following:
grammar,
mechanics, spelling
use of slang, an
incomplete or
missing citations and
references

7. Some spelling,
grammatical, and/or
structural errors are
present. Some errors
in formatting
citations and
references are
present.
Minor to no errors in
grammar, mechanics,
or spelling in the
initial postings are
present in both the
initial post and
comments to others.
Utilizes sources to
include text readings
as well as outside
sources.
Assignment exceeds
expectations with
exceptional depth;
presents all
requirements of the
assignment;
demonstrates the
ability to evaluate,
apply and synthesize
key assignment
concepts.
Overall score

8. No Submission
There was no
Submission for
this
assignment
Emerging (F-D
Range)
Satisfactory
progress has
not been met
on the
competencies
of this
assignment
Satisfactory
(C Range)
Satisfactory progress
has been achieved
on the competencies
for this assignment
Proficient (B Range)
Proficiency has been
achieved on the
competencies for this
assignment

9. Exemplary (A Range)
The competencies for
this assignment have
been mastered.
Homeland Security Discussion Rubric 5/10/2021
Sample Discussion Board Post for Criminal Justice
Submitted by Melissia Anderson
Effective writing is so important to criminal justice
professionals for many reasons. According to
Wallace and Roberson (2009), it is estimated that we use 70%
of our time communicating. This may be
accomplished either verbally or in writing. A verbal
communication is considered less formal, while a
written statement is lasting and given more significance.
Because written statements are permanent,
they are assessed as more significant. A report filed by a law
enforcement agent can be used for the
prosecution or defense of a defendant in a court of law.
Inaccuracies in a written report can result in the
failure to convict an individual of a crime. The legal

10. ramifications of unclear or imprecise writing can be
substantial. An officer must be able to explain the reasons a
report is written and filed. They must be
able to defend errors in their reports. Under oath, they will have
to testify from the contents of the
report. Criminal justice professionals must be able to not only
file written reports, but to draft narratives
that are comprehensible and logical for others to grasp (Wallace
& Roberson, 2009).
Working in Pretrial Services I know that clarity is particularly
essential. If our court officers do
not precisely note the judge’s terms or conditions of release, a
defendant may inadvertently violate
their release. It could cost the individual their freedom. Many
times, the judiciary may be vague when
defining terms of release. In this instance court communications
must be sent to distinguish the original
intent from the judge. It wastes valuable time and court
resources to clear up ambiguous conditions.
Plagiarism involves stealing another person’s ideas or works
and using them as your own.
Sometimes this can be blatant, like copying sentences word for
word without using quotation marks. In
other situations, it may be less obvious, such as paraphrasing
content from another source but not citing
it. This; however, is still plagiarism because that content
originated from someone else's ideas or
research, not your own. Plagiarism in this instance can be
avoided by simply using an in-text citation at
the beginning or the end of the paraphrased content. It is always
a good idea to cite a source rather
than chance an allegation of plagiarism (Keiser University,
n.d.). Stealing from another can destroy the
credibility of any criminal justice professional. Because they

11. represent the law and courts, law
enforcement agents need to be above reproach.
Word Count: 401
References
Keiser University. (n.d.). Plagiarism [PowerPoint slides].
Retrieved from http://keiseruniversity.org
Wallace, H., & Roberson, C. (2009). Written and interpersonal
communication: Methods for law
enforcement (4th ed.). Pearson Education.
ISIS Attack that Kills U.S. Troops
First, begin by watching the following video:
Trump appears unchanged on Syria policy after ISIS attack that
kills U.S. troops
For your main post,
Pick one of the two discussion questions below to answer in
your HS Chat; please be sure to present research to support your
discussion and document that research in APA format. Your
initial post should be in by 11:59 p.m. EST on Wednesday.
1. A Suicide Terrorist Attack is one of the most feared forms of
terrorism. Why?
2. The terrorist attack profile has two methods of entry. What
are they and give examples of each.
Please use a case example in your answer, as well as research to
support your opinion.
Requirements
· Your main post should be 350+ words.
· Your main post should use APA format.
Resources

12. You may review the rubric by clicking
here.
You may review a sample discussion board post by clicking
here .
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