Assignment:
Locate a job announcement for a position in the criminal justice profession and review all the requirements. Review the self-assessment chart that is attached. Take a few moments to think about specific words and phrases that best describe characteristics about yourself and your career considerations for the job position you selected and list them on the following self-assessment chart.
Download Self-Assessment. SEE ATTACTED FILE 1,000 to 2,000 words for the essay, no min for chart
Complete the chart by listing your specific character traits, working conditions, salary ranges, general and special skills, and future professional development needs. Make sure to use as many descriptive words as possible that help to fully describe each of the categories on the chart. In essay format, discuss how and if the position that you chose appeals to your overall career aspirations based on your self-awareness assessment.
You will be graded according to the following criteria:
Content and Development: 80%
The following is a breakdown of the elements of content and development.
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All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically (i.e., avoid making generalizations or recommendations that are not logical or feasible) |
20% |
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The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience |
15% |
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The paper links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly. |
15% |
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The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points |
10% |
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The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points |
10% |
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The content is within the required minimum word count, which does not include the title and reference sections |
10% |
Mechanics (20%)
The following is a breakdown of the elements of mechanics.
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The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow APA guidelines for proper formatting and style |
5% |
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Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines |
5% |
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Rules of grammar, usage, punctuation, and capitalization are followed; spelling is correct |
10% |
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