Students will submit a Final Draft of their Capstone Project Paper. The paper should include all sections from the previous Bi Weekly assignments 1-4 along with a conclusion section.
Rubric
Capstone Paper Grading Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTitle Page
Was there a title page? Is it in APA style with the Student’s name, Date, Class Name, Capstone Paper Title?
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction
Did the student begin their paper with an introductory paragraph which gave their main purpose in researching the topic?
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Methods
Did the student discuss the research methods employed in the study? Was the data properly collected and analyzed?
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStatistical Methods
Did the student explain the specific statistical methods used and the rationale for their use? Was it reported in an accurate format?
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
Was there an ending paragraph which tied all of the student’s findings together? Did the conclusion leave any questions unanswered?
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences
Were any references correctly cited in APA style?
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat/Spelling or Grammar errors
Was there a minimum number of typed pages, double-spaced with 12 font? Were there any grammatical errors? Were there any typographical errors?
10 pts
Topic:
To identify specific character traits related to the occupation that may contribute to the underrepresentation of women in law enforcement is particularly relevant, given the slow growth of female officers in this field. However, my plan to use previous studies on police personality and current issues affecting law enforcement is a good starting point for my research.
