Week V Day 7: Social Psychology in Offender Reentry Journal Article
Paper Scoring Rubric (200 points) – CPSS 315
When working with offenders through the process of reentry, it is important to utilize methods and interventions that have been shown to be effective and that help to reduce recidivism. Social psychology has many applications in the rehabilitation of offenders. This assignment asks you to combine these elements to determine how the principles of social psychology apply to evidence-based practices when working with this population of individuals.
Imagine you have been selected to write an article for a peer-reviewed journal on correctional program support services and recidivism.
Content
120 Points
Points Earned
Additional Comments:
All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.
Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word journal article on evidenced-based practices in offender rehabilitation that reduce recidivism. Include the following:
Describe a minimum of three evidence-based practices utilized in correctional program support services that have shown to reduce the effects of stress, foster happiness, and reduce recidivism in offenders working towards reentry.
Explain the elements of social psychology discussed throughout the course that must be taken into consideration when structuring and administering services to aid offenders in reentering into society.
Describe how methods of stress management can help to reduce recidivism.
Include a minimum of three peer sources.
The content is comprehensive, accurate, and /or persuasive.
The paper links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.
Major points are stated clearly and are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis.
Organization / Development
50 Points
Points Earned
Additional Comments:
The paper has a structure that is clear, logical, and easy to follow.
The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.
The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.
Transitions between sentences/paragraphs/sections aid in maintaining the flow of thought.
The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
Mechanics 30 Points
Points Earned
Additional Comments:
The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices follow APA guidelines for format.
Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines.
The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.
Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied.
Spelling is correct.
Total
200 Points
Points Earned
Additional Comments:
Papers more than 10% over the maximum word count (and that does not include the title page or references) will receive an automatic 10% grade deduction. Please be aware of this potential penalty and keep your papers within the guidelines.
Papers that contain more than 15% of the total words in quotes, even if properly cited (excluding of course the title page and references), will receive a 20% grade reduction for that paper.
Late Penalty 2.5% per day, papers more than 4 days late are not accepted unless special arrangements have been made.