In your own words, answer this unit’s discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum 200 words)
Assignment Details
As the political landscape of our country changes, so does the criminal justice field. For this reason, it is important that criminal justice professionals remain connected and resourceful. There are many places that one can find resources for information on criminal justice related topics, like: professional organizations, local agencies, volunteering, social media, webinars etc.
Consider that you are in your last lessons of course work and graduation is almost here. It is time to start carving out your next steps and making short term goals. You and your friends are having a debate over the best resources to use.
Discuss the top three CJ resources you think are the best to use in order to remain connected and why you think they will be able to help you establish your career.
Grading Rubric
Assignment Criteria Proficient Descriptor Points
Quality of Main Post
42 Points
Total
Students main post meets or exceeds the following requirements:
Responds completely to all of parts of discussion question. (11 points)
Communicates content information accurately and/or logically (11 points)
Delivers a thoughtful response demonstrating insights and reflections (10 points)
Connects to both key content concepts and personal experiences (10 points)
/42 pts.
Response to Peers
36 Points
Total
Responds to a minimum of 2 peers. (18 points per response)
o Substantive response (18 points)
o Furthers the conversation with peers. Examples could include: (18 points)
Provides additional resources
Connects to key concepts
Shares personal or professional experiences
Contributes new information or perspective
Presents a competing viewpoint
/36 pts.
Support from Learning Resources
5 Points
Total
At least one post refers to course learning resources /5 pts.
Professional Writing
7 points
Response is well-organized, clear and free of grammatical and mechanical errors.
Posts demonstrate courtesy and respect for others.
/7 pts.
Total 90 Points Possible /90 pts.
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