Q Chapter Two Assignment aligns with the following chapter-level objective: 1. Describe the Dual Court System of the United States 2. Explain the role of federal courts in dealing with state cases 3. Describe the composition of the Supreme Court Before completing the assignment, you should read and review the following resources: • McKee, A.J. (2018). The Political and Legal Environment of Criminal Justice. In Criminal Justice: An Overview of the System. Retrieved from https://www.docmckee.com/WP/cj/criminal-justice-an-overview-of-the-system/criminal-justice-introduction-to-chapter-2/Link (Links to an external site.) • National Center for State Courts: Comparing State Courts. (n.d). Retrieved from https://www.ncsc.org/Information-and-Resources/Comparing-state-courts.aspx (Links to an external site.) • United States Courts: Comparing State and Federal Courts. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/court-role-and-structure/comparing-federal-state-courtsLink (Links to an external site.) You should then address the following: View the resources above and describe how the Federal, State, and Supreme Courts are different from or are similar to those described in the chapter and to each other. All submissions should be between 250-300 words. You are expected to use the APA format for each assignment submitted. This includes, but is not limited to citations and reference lists. You will be graded on Grammar and structure. Abstracts are not needed. All work must be double-spaced and typed using Times New Roman 12 point font. You must use at least two credible sources, which should be referenced in their writing. Please note: Wikipedia, Course Hero, LegalBeagal.com are NOT credible sources. You should use academic research, peer-reviewed journal articles, or governmental websites to conduct research. News articles should be kept to a minimum, as we know, reporting of matters in criminal justice could be inaccurate when reported by the media. Using sources that are listed above and not deemed credible will result in a loss of points. Rubric 50 point assignment rubric 50 point assignment rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis/Focus: 10 to >8.0 pts Above Average Thesis and purpose are clear to the reader; closely match the writing task 8 to >5.0 pts Average Thesis and purpose are fairly clear and match the writing task 5 to >3.0 pts Below Average Thesis and purpose are somewhat vague OR only loosely related to the writing task 3 to >0 pts Unsatisfactory Reader cannot determine thesis & purpose OR thesis has no relation to the writing task 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization 10 to >8.0 pts Above Average Fully supports the thesis & purpose. The sequence of ideas is effective. Transitions are effective 8 to >5.0 pts Average The organization supports the thesis and purpose. Transitions are most appropriate. The sequence of ideas could be improved 5 to >3.0 pts Below Average Some signs of logical organization. May have abrupt or illogical shifts & ineffective flow of ideas 3 to >0 pts Unsatisfactory Unclear organization OR organizational plan is inappropriate to the thesis. No transitions 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport/ Reasoning 10 to >8.0 pts Above Average Substantial, logical, & concrete development of ideas. Assumptions are made explicit. Evidence to support assumptions is clearly documented. Highly credible sources are used. 8 to >5.0 pts Average Offers solid but less original reasoning. Assumptions are not always recognized or made explicit. Contains some appropriate details or examples. Credible sources are used. 5 to >3.0 pts Below Average Offers somewhat obvious support that may be too broad. Details are too general, not interpreted, irrelevant to the thesis, or inappropriately repetitive. Lacks support from credible sources. 3 to >0 pts Unsatisfactory Offers simplistic, undeveloped, or cryptic support for the ideas. Inappropriate or off-topic generalizations, faulty assumptions, errors of fact. No credible sources cited. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of sources/ Documentation 10 to >8.0 pts Above Average Uses sources to support, extend, and inform, but not substitute writer’s own development of an idea. Combines material from a variety of sources, incl. pers. observation, scientific data, authoritative testimony. Doesn’t overuse quotes. 8 to >5.0 pts Average Uses sources to support, extend, and inform, but not substitute the writer’s own development of the idea. Doesn’t overuse quotes, but may not always conform to APA style manual 5 to >3.0 pts Below Average Uses relevant sources but lacks in variety of sources and/or the skillful combination of sources. Quotations & paraphrases may be too long and/or inconsistently referenced 3 to >0 pts Unsatisfactory Neglects important sources. Overuse of quotations or paraphrases to substitute writer’s own ideas. (Possibly uses source material without acknowledgment.) 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar / Professional Writing 10 to >8.0 pts Above Average Writing is professionally written, contains no grammar errors, and uses language appropriate for an academic setting. In-text citations are used appropriately, the reference list is properly formatted. No errors in writing. 8 to >5.0 pts Average Writing is professionally written, contains few grammar errors. Language is appropriate for an academic setting. In-text citations are used, the reference list is properly formatted. Few errors in writing. 5 to >3.0 pts Below Average Writing lacks professionalism, contains several grammar errors. Language is somewhat inappropriate for an academic setting. In-text citations are absent; the reference list contains numerous errors. Many errors in writing exist. 3 to >0 pts Unsatisfactory Writing is unprofessional, and difficult to read due to many grammar errors. Language is inappropriate for an academic setting. In-text citations are absent, the reference list is missing. Many errors in writing. 10 pts Total Points: 50 PreviousNext