Describe the impact of imprisonment on the children of female inmates.

Week 3: Media Assignment: Children of Women in Prison
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Due Sunday by 11:59pm Points 120 Submitting a file upload or a media recording Available after Jul 17 at 11:59pm
Deliverable:
Children of Women in Prison Narrated PowerPoint and Video (120 points)
Your Children of Women in Prison Narrated PowerPoint file will consist of four to six PowerPoint slides, not including the title page and the reference pages, complete with an embedded video link, text, graphs, tables and/or figures, and a voiceover narrative on the topic of women behind bars and their children.
Refer to the Week 3 Media Assignment Grading Rubric available in the Course Documents page in the Introduction and Resources Modules.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Please refer to Course Resources for additional reference material. You might also be interested in reviewing the following.
YouTube (suggested keywords for your YouTube search)
Inmate moms and their kids
Children of prisoners
Prison programs for parents
Other Resources
The Washington Post: Raising Babies Behind Bars
(Links to an external site.)

A bold experiment in parenting and punishment is allowing children in prison. But is that a good thing?
CWLA (Child Welfare League of America): Babies Behind Bars
(Links to an external site.)
Today, there are nearly 2 million children under age 18 with a parent in prison or jail. The majority of those children are under age 10. Nationwide, 4% of women in state prisons and 3% of those in federal prisons are pregnant at sentencing. This leaves their families, and the professionals and policymakers involved, in a quandary: What should happen when infants are born in prison?
South Dakota Department of Corrections: South Dakota Women’s Prison
(Links to an external site.)
California DOC/Female Offender Programs & Services: Community Prisoner Mother Program
(Links to an external site.)
Week 3: Media Assignment
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Section 1: Purpose
A clear purpose is evident that specifically and fully answers the question and demonstrates knowledge of the subject matter. Vocabulary is reflective of weekly topics discussed.
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
The thesis is well constructed to help guide the reader throughout the assignment.
4 to >3.0 pts
Competent
The issue is fairly clear to the reader. The thesis statement provides a decent sense of what will be addressed, but may be slightly unclear, or lacking in insight or originality.
3 to >2.0 pts
Fair
The issue is somewhat vague, the central idea is not clear. Title and thesis do not connect well or title is unimaginative.
2 to >1.0 pts
Poor
The reader cannot determine the issue addressed. Difficult to identify the central idea.
1 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
The presentation does not meet this requirement.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Section 2: Organization and Support: Part 1:
Describe the impact of imprisonment on the children of female inmates.
25 to >23.0 pts
Excellent
The student clearly describes the impact of imprisonment on the children of female inmates. The response is organized, focused, and includes ample evidence to support the overall purpose.
23 to >20.0 pts
Competent
The student describes the impact of imprisonment on the children of female inmates. The response is organized, focused, and includes some evidence to support the overall purpose.
20 to >18.0 pts
Fair
The student describes the impact of imprisonment on the children of female inmates. The response is somewhat organized and includes some evidence to support the overall purpose.
18 to >15.0 pts
Poor
The student fails to describe the impact of imprisonment on the children of inmates. The response lacks organization and evidence to support the overall purpose.
15 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
The presentation does not meet this requirement.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Section 2: Organization and Support: Part 2:
Locate programs designed specifically to deal with fostering relationships between children and their moms who are incarcerated in state and/or federal prisons.
25 to >23.0 pts
Excellent
The student located programs designed specifically to deal with fostering relationships between children and their moms who are incarcerated in state and/or federal prisons. The response is well organized, focused, and includes ample evidence to support the overall purpose.
23 to >20.0 pts
Competent
The student located programs designed specifically to deal with fostering relationships between children and their moms who are incarcerated in state and/or federal prisons. The response is organized, focused, and includes some evidence to support the overall purpose.
20 to >17.0 pts
Fair
The student located programs designed specifically to deal with fostering relationships between children and their moms who are incarcerated in state and/or federal prisons. The response is somewhat organized and includes some evidence to support the overall purpose.
17 to >15.0 pts
Poor
The student failed to locate programs designed specifically to deal with fostering relationships between children and their moms who are incarcerated in state and/or federal prisons. The response lacks organization and evidence to support the overall purpose.
15 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
The presentation does not meet this requirement
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Section 2: Organization and Support: Part 3
Locate a YouTube or other video presentation on this issue and share the link with a brief description of the content on one or more of the slides in your presentation.
15 to >14.0 pts
Excellent
The student located a video, included a link in the presentation, and provided a brief description of the content on one or more of the slides. The description is clear and organized.
14 to >12.0 pts
Competent
The student located a video, included a link in the presentation, and provided a brief description of the content on one or more of the slides. The description is fairly clear.
12 to >10.0 pts
Fair
The student located a video and included a link in the presentation. The description is lacking.
10 to >5.0 pts
Poor
The student either fails include a video link or provide a description of the video
5 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
The presentation does not meet this requirement.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
APA Style:
The presentation includes in-text citations in the notes section and a full reference slide at the end.
10 to >9.0 pts
Excellent
No errors in APA Style (citations and references). Student includes at least three academic resources (ideally one for each section).
9 to >8.0 pts
Competent
A few errors in APA Style (citations and references) that do not detract from the presentation. Student includes at least three academic resources (ideally, one for each section).
8 to >7.0 pts
Fair
Multiple, noticeable errors in APA Style (citations and references) which detract from the presentation. Student fails to use at least three academic resources.
7 to >5.0 pts
Poor
Significant errors in APA Style (citations and references) which detract from the presentation and missing resources.
5 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
The presentation does not meet this requirement.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Content / Development:
Multi-media Presentation/Organization
15 pts
Competent
The student created an 4-6 slide Narrated PowerPoint with notes. The presentation is fairly well organized and has a professional appearance.
15 pts
Excellent
The student created an 4-6 slide Narrated PowerPoint with notes. The presentation is well organized and has a professional appearance.
15 to >10.0 pts
Fair
The student created Narrated PowerPoint, but was less than 4 slides or missing notes The presentation is somewhat organized but lacks a professional appearance.
10 to >5.0 pts
Poor
The student created a Narrated PowerPoint, but is was less than 4 slides or missing notes. The presentation is not organized or presented in a professional manner.
5 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
No multimedia presentation was submitted.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Section 2: Organization and Support: Part 4:
Conclude the presentation with your recommendations for improving relations between inmate moms and their kids based on your research.
25 to >23.0 pts
Excellent
The student made recommendations for improving relations between inmate moms and their kids based on their research. The response is well organized, focused, and includes ample evidence to support the overall purpose.
23 to >20.0 pts
Competent
The student made recommendations for improving relations between inmate moms and their kids based on their research. The response is organized, focused, and includes some evidence to support the overall purpose.
20 to >18.0 pts
Fair
The student made recommendations for improving relations between inmate moms and their kids based on their research. The response is fairly organized but is lacking evidence to support the overall purpose.
18 to >15.0 pts
Poor
The student fails to make recommendations based on their research. The response lacks organization and evidence to support the overall purpose.
15 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
The presentation does not meet this requirement
25 pts
Total Points: 120
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