This document outlines criteria for evaluating a student paper on collaboration in the juvenile justice system. It discusses the importance of considering opposing viewpoints, logically deriving conclusions, and adhering to formatting standards like APA style. Key points that must be addressed include the meaning of collaboration, challenges collaborative efforts face, and how to support positions with evidence from assigned readings and a Christian worldview perspective.

1. 1. What is the role of federalism in framing youth issues?
2. What are the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative's five
objectives for reform in the juvenile justice system?
3. How can fragmentation and tunneling be overcome?
4. What is important to consider when using a data-driven
approach to decision making?
CJUS 702
Activity Rubric
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content
(70%)
Advanced
92-100%
Proficient
84-91%
Developing
1-83%
Not present
Total
Question Content
18.5 to 20 points:
· Major points are stated clearly and are supported by valid
evidence and logical reasoning.
· Objective, reasoned analysis is employed.
· An authoritative and persuasive voice is used.
· Resonates Christian world view supporting your themes
throughout your writing.
· Four fully developed pages of content excluding the title-page,
abstract, and reference page (s).
· Use of 2 peer-reviewed scholarly references along with course

2. materials/texts.
16.75 to 18.25 points:
· Most major points are stated clearly and supported by valid
evidence and logical reasoning, but some points may require
clarification or greater support.
· Some improvements to objective tone/perspective may be
required.
· Further interpretation and/or support for Christian world view
needed.
· Less than 4 fully developed pages of content excluding the
title-page, abstract, and reference page (s).
· Use of 1 peer-reviewed scholarly references along with course
materials/texts.
1 to 16.5 points:
· Major points require significant clarification and scholarly or
Christian world view support.
· Significant improvements to objective tone/perspective are
required.
· Less than 3 fully developed pages of content excluding the
title-page, abstract, and reference page (s).
· No external peer-reviewed scholarly references other than
course materials/texts.
0 points
Not present
Opposing Viewpoints
18.5 to 20 points:
Opposing viewpoints are sufficiently acknowledged and
critically evaluated.
16.75 to 18.25 points:
Opposing viewpoints are acknowledged but may require greater
evaluation.
1 to 16.5 points:
Opposing viewpoints are not adequately acknowledged and/or
addressed.
0 points

3. Not present
Conclusion
11.5 to 12.5 points:
The conclusion logically derives from the paper’s ideas.
10.5 to 11.25 points:
The conclusion does not fully derive from the paper’s ideas.
1 to 10.25 points:
Conclusion does not derive logically from the paper’s main
ideas.
0 points
Not present
Structure (30%)
Advanced
92-100%
Proficient
84-91%
Developing
1-83%
Not present
Total
Grammar, Spelling, & Format
13.75 to 15 points:
Minimal to no errors in grammar or spelling. Formatted in
current APA format.
12.5 to 13.5 points:
Minor errors in spelling and grammar. Minor adjustments
needed in APA format.
1 to 12.25 points:
Numerous errors in spelling or grammar. Not formatted in
current APA format.
0 points
Not present
Page Length

4. 7 to 7.5 points:
Required page length of 4 pages is met. This does not include
title-page, abstract, nor reference page(s).
6.25 to 6.75 points:
Required page length was not met or exceeded required page
length of 1 page. This does not include title-page, abstract, nor
reference page(s).
1 to 6 points:
Page length may be significantly shorter or longer than the
requirement by 2 or more pages.
0 points
Not present
Professor Comments:
Total:
/75
CJUS 702
Activity 3 Instructions
Complete the required reading and presentations in the Reading
& Study folder of Module/Week 7. Then write a paper on what
collaboration means in the juvenile justice system? What
challenges do collaborative efforts face in juvenile justice?
In order to have the possibility of receiving full points, you
must complete your answer entirely.
This includes 4 fully developed pages include correct usage of
APA format, your Christian world view, and relevant in-text
support for both. The title-page, abstract, and reference page(s)
are not included in the page count requirement. See the activity
rubric for additional clarification.

5. Textbooks
Francine T. Sherman and Francine H. Jacobs. Juvenile Justice
Advancing Research, Policy and Practice. 1st ed. John Wiley
and Sons, Inc., 2011. ISBN: 9780470497043
Steven M. Cox, Jennifer M. Allen, Robert D. Hanser and John J.
Conrad. Juvenile Justice A Guide to Theory, Policy and
Practice. 9th ed. Sage Publications, 2018. ISBN: 978150634900
Test Grading Rubric
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content
(70%)
Advanced
92-100%
Proficient
84-91%
Developing
1%-83%
Not present
Total
Substantive Requirements
Met
8 to 8.5 points:
All key components for each test question are addressed in the
response.
7 to 7 points:
Most of the components for each test question are addressed in

6. the response
1 to 6 points:
Test question is addressed minimally in response.
0 points
Not present
Major Points Supported by Evidence and Reasoning
8 to 8.5 points:
The essay has a clear, logical flow. Major points are stated
clearly and are supported by reading and study materials,
pertinent examples, resonates Christian world view supporting
your themes throughout your writing.
7 to 7 points:
The essay has a logical flow. Major points are stated
reasonably well and are generally supported by reading and
study materials, pertinent examples, further interpretation
and/or support for Christian world view needed.
1 to 6 points:
The essay lacks flow of content. Major points are unclear or
confusing. Major points are not sufficiently supported.
Christian world view and/or support for Christian world
view missing.
0 points
Not present
Structure (30%)
Advanced
92-100%
Proficient
84-91%
Developing
70-83%
Not present
Total
Formatting and Arrangement
4 to 4 points:

7. Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete,
clear and concise. Paragraphs contain appropriately varied
sentence structures of 5-9 sentences or a minimum of 150
words. References are cited in current APA format including a
reference section which is not part of the word count.
3 to 3 points:
Some errors in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling are
present. Some sentences may require clarification. Paragraphs
contain some varied sentence structures less than 5 sentences or
a minimum of 140 words. Where applicable, references are
cited with some APA formatting including a reference section
which is not part of the word count.
1 to 2 points:
Spelling, grammar and punctuation errors distract. Sentences
are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed.
Where applicable, references are minimally or not cited in
current APA format and does not have a reference section
including a reference section which is not part of the word
count.
0 points
Not present
Word Count Per Question
4 to 4 points:
Word count of 750 words is met.
3 to 3 points:
50 words more or less than the required length.
1 to 2 points:
Over 100 words more or less than the required length.
0 points
Not present
Professor Comments:
Total:
/25