Name ___________________________________ New Theory__________________________ Course_____ Date__________

Category 4 3 2 1 To tal

Facts / Information Overall

exceptional quality of information/facts with

rich detail, examples and analysis.

proficient quality of information / facts

with many details, examples and analysis

adequate quality of information/ facts with

some details and analysis

poor quality of information details,

examples and analysis

Theoretical foundation

Exceptional development

of criminological theory(ies)

good development

criminological of theory(ies)

adequate development

of criminological theory(ies)

poor development

of criminological theory(ies)

Strengths and Weaknesses

States the strengths of the new and foundation theories

in an organized and well developed paragraph. Honestly concedes the

weakness of the new and foundation theories in a

organized and well developed paragraph

States the strengths of either the new theory or the foundation theories in an organized and well developed paragraph. Honestly concedes the weakness of either the

new theory or the foundation theory in a

paragraph

States the strengths of either the new theory or the foundation theories,

but discussion is not organized or well

developed. Discussion of weaknesses are not organized or well

developed

States the strengths of either the new

theory or the foundation theories, but fails to articulate

it well or fails to discuss any weakness

in theories

Research/ Support

cites several well

documented sources for

theoretical position that are accurately quoted

and listed in a works cited page

cites one or two well

documented sources

for theoretical position that are accurately

quoted and listed in a works cited page

cites sources for

theoretical position,

but quotes lack accuracy or support is

weak, but listed in a works cited page

cites several

sources for

theoretical position, but

quotes lack accuracy or

support is weak

works cited page is inadequate

Application Exceptional application of new criminological theory

Student clearly and fully articulates a formulation

that is supported by the facts. Analysis

demonstrates a

thoughtful and thorough approach to the topic.

good application of new criminological

theory

Student clearly

articulates a formulation, but it is

not completely

developed or supported by the

facts. Analysis demonstrates

significant

consideration of the topic.

adequate application of new criminological

theory

Student substantially

conveys formulation, but it is not completely

developed, analysis is

superficial or conclusions are not

supported by the facts.

poor application of the new

criminological

theory

Student’s analysis is superfluous.

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Originality exceptional demonstration of

originality remember it all

started at Essex County College, I want an

autographed copy of the book

good demonstration of originality; you may

not make the NY

Times Best Seller list; but you’ve got the

beginnings for Graduate School

adequate display of originality; you clearly

thought about it next

time dare to be daring—still you’ve got

enough to smoke most undergrads

weak demonstration of

originality; really?

you had a chance to have fun with

this assignment

Graphics exceptional graphic depiction of your theory in paper

good graphic depiction

of your theory in paper

adequate graphic

depiction of your theory in paper

No/Poor graphic

depiction of your theory in paper

Total

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