Anticrime/Prevention Program: Part 1 – Evaluability Assessment Assignment Instructions
Overview
This assignment requires you to develop an evaluability assessment for your chosen problem (examples listed below) using Vito & Higgins evaluability assessment approach in Chapter 4. You will identify and describe the program theory by outlining the components of the program and determining which of them is measurable. You must cover the following in the paper: identify the purpose and scope of the assessment, develop a program template that describes the goals and objectives of the program, and create a short list of questions (5–10) for a focus group or an interview that will help narrow down the scope of the program. You must discuss each theory that supports different aspects of the program if multiple theories are being used. You do not need to address how the program will be analyzed; this will be covered in the Program Impact Paper. You must follow the outline recommended in Chapter 4 of Vito & Higgins.
Instructions
Explain the assignment in detail. Specify the exact requirements of the assignment. Items to include are outlined as follows:
· Length of assignment is 5 – 7 pages
o Excluding the title page, abstract, and reference section
· Format of assignment is the current APA format
· Number of citations are five (5)
· Acceptable sources are peer reviewed journal articles, scholarly articles published within the last five years, and textbooks.
· Program examples are DARE, Scared Straight, MADD, Juvenile Diversion programs, Drug Court, etc
Content
Thesis and Introduction
10 to >8.0 pts
Advanced
The thesis or research statement is well constructed; introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
8 to >7.0 pts
Proficient
A thesis statement is introduced, conveys a biblical worldview, and aligns with the title and body of the paper.
7 to >0.0 pts
Developing
The thesis and/or introduction are poorly written or do not align with the title and/or body of the paper.
0 pts
Not Present
10 pts
Content and Focus
Content and Focus
20 to >18.0 pts
Advanced
The content is comprehensive, accurate, and is related to assignment prompt.
18 to >16.0 pts
Proficient
The content is either: not comprehensive, not accurate, or is not related to the assignment prompt.
16 to >0.0 pts
Developing
The content is not comprehensive, not accurate, and is not related to assignment prompt.
0 pts
Not Present
20 pts
Content
Major Points and Support
20 to >18.0 pts
Advanced
The program theory and components are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples of data to be measured should be included; and logically organized.
18 to >16.0 pts
Proficient
The program theory and components are not stated clearly but are supported by specific details, including data to me measured examples.
16 to >0.0 pts
Developing
The program theory and components are not stated clearly and are not supported by specific details, examples of data to be measured.
0 pts
Not Present
20 pts
Content
Christian Worldview
10 to >8.0 pts
Advanced
Dedicated Christian worldview section exists or is woven throughout the paper; showing the integration of the subject matter, critical thinking, and Christian worldview.
8 to >7.0 pts
Proficient
General tenets of a biblical worldview are introduced and convey a basic understanding of supporting literature.
7 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Some biblical concepts are presented but may be narrow in scope, not representing the most essential principles, or may not be congruent with supporting literature.
0 pts
Not Present
10 pts
Content
Conclusion
10 to >8.0 pts
Advanced
The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.
8 to >7.0 pts
Proficient
Conclusion is either: not logical, does not flow from the body of the paper, or does not review the major points.
7 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Conclusion is not logical, does not flow from the body of the paper, and does not review the major points.
0 pts
Not Present
10 pts
Anticrime/Prevention Program: Part 1 – Evaluability Assessment Grading Rubric | CJUS801_D01_202130
Criteria Ratings Points
Structure
Spelling, Grammar & Format
10 to >8.0 pts
Advanced
• Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the outline. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. • There are 0–1 minor citation errors in current APA format in the required items. • Overall paper is structured per APA: running head, page numbers, title page, spacing, indentations, margins, and headings.
8 to >7.0 pts
Proficient
• There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. • There are 2–3 minor citation errors in current APA format in the required items. • Few errors in paper structure per APA: running head, page numbers, title page, spacing, indentations, margins, and headings.
7 to >0.0 pts
Developing
• There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. • There are more than 3 citation errors in current APA format in the required items. • Multiple errors in paper structure per APA: running head, page numbers, title page, spacing, indentations, margins, and headings.
0 pts
Not Present
10 pts
Structure
Page Length
10 to >8.0 pts
Advanced
5-7 double-spaced pages of content, not counting title page, abstract, or references.
8 to >7.0 pts
Proficient
1 page more or less than the required length range (not counting the title page or references); double-spaced.
7 to >0.0 pts
Developing
More than 1 page more or less than the required length range (not counting the title page or references); double-spaced.
0 pts
Not Present
10 pts
Structure
Sources
10 to >8.0 pts
Advanced
Ideas from 5 scholarly sources must be used.
8 to >7.0 pts
Proficient
Ideas from 3-4 scholarly sources must be used.
7 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Ideas from less than 3 scholarly sources must be used.
0 pts
Not Present
10 pts
Total Points: 100
Anticrime/Prevention Program: Part 1 – Evaluability Assessment Grading Rubric | CJUS801_D01_202130
