CJUS 550 Literature Analysis

compose an original 10–12-page Literature Analysis on a current topic or trend in criminal justice. In preparation for the Literature Analysis, you will submit your topic for approval, along with a preliminary bibliography. Your bibliography must cite at least 12 scholarly resources that are significant to the topic (current, relevant, credible, and each carries its weight), with a clear and meaningful connection between all the resources. Use the attached template and rubric when completing this assignment.

Literature Analysis: Topic Identification and Bibliography Rubric
Element Criteria Points Possible Points Earned Instructor Comments
Proposal of topic Clear, concise explanation on the research focus/plan. 5
Proposed Thesis Statement Graduate writing cannot be “A” quality without a thesis statement. The thesis statement provides the destination of the paper. The topic/title of the paper will tell the reader which direction the essay is heading (N, S, E, or W) and a transition statement tells the reader the steps that will be take to get to the destination. A strong conclusion cannot be written without a strong thesis statement. The thesis drives the conclusion. If you know beforehand what you are trying to accomplish then in your conclusion you can tell if you have accomplished this goal or not. 15
Preliminary Bibliography Proper APA formatting & at least six sources present. 15
Annotated Bibliography Each source has a one paragraph summary and there is a one paragraph explanation regarding how these sources connect to the topic at hand and how the student plans on using these sources to justify their conclusions. 45
Spelling, Grammar, & Clarity Spell Check before submitting.
Have someone read your paper aloud to you before you submit. This will help you catch clarity and grammar errors.
Sentences are clear and concise.
15
Rubric Attached to Bottom of the Paper 5
Total 100

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