Assignment OneChapter Five Assignment: Speedy Trial Act of 1974
*Chapter Five Assignment aligns with the following chapter-level objective:*
1. Describe the several stages of the criminal trial
Before completing the assignment, you should read
McKee, A.J. (2018). *Courts and Sentencing. *In Criminal Justice: An
Overview of the System*. *Retrieved from
https://www.docmckee.com/WP/cj/criminal-justice-an-overview-of-the-system/criminal-justice-introduction-to-section-5/
Link (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
<https://www.docmckee.com/WP/cj/criminal-justice-an-overview-of-the-system/criminal-justice-introduction-to-section-5/>Links
to an external site.
<https://www.docmckee.com/WP/cj/criminal-justice-an-overview-of-the-system/criminal-justice-introduction-to-chapter-4/>Links
to an external site.
<https://www.docmckee.com/WP/cj/criminal-justice-an-overview-of-the-system/criminal-justice-introduction-to-section-3/>
TRACZ, E. T.. (2019). Revisiting the Right to a Speedy Trial: Reconciling
the Sixth Amendment with the Speedy Trial Act. *Capital University Law
Review*, *47*(1), 1–26. Retrieved from
https://search-ebscohost-com.slcc.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lgs&AN=135591792&site=eds-live
Link (Links to an external site.)
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You should then address the following:
*1. Explain the relationship between the Speedy Trial Act of 1974 and the
Sixth Amendment.*
*2. Do you think the Criminal Justice System does a good job at protecting
the defendant's Sixth Amendment Right? Why or why not? Give evidence to
support your answer.*
All submissions should be between 250 words. You are expected to use the
APA format for each assignment submitted. This includes, but is not limited
to citations and reference lists. You will be graded on Grammar and
structure. Abstracts are not needed. All work must be typed using Times
New Roman 12 point font. You must use at least two credible sources, which
should be referenced in their writing. Please note: Wikipedia, Course
Hero, LegalBeagal.com are NOT credible sources. You should use academic
research, peer-reviewed journal articles, or governmental websites to
conduct research. New articles should be kept to a minimum, as we know,
reporting of matters in criminal justice could be inaccurate when reported
by the media. Using sources that are listed above and not deemed credible
will result in a loss of points.
Rubric
Assignment Rubric
Assignment Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Grammar and Professionalism
Students are expected to write papers suitable for an academic environment.
Work should be professionally written and free from grammar errors.
10 pts
Full Marks
Writing is free from grammar errors and is professionally written.
Student's work is suitable for an academic setting.
5 pts
Some deficiencies
Student's writing contains grammar errors and unprofessional writing.
Student's work needs improvement.
0 pts
No Marks
Student's work contains multiple grammar errors. Writing is unprofessional
and includes acronyms not properly identified, inappropriate language, and
is not suitable for an academic setting.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Instructions
The instructor gives detailed instructions on how the writing should be
structured and formatted. The student is responsible for reading all
guidelines. This includes following APA guidelines for reference lists and
in-text citations.
10 pts
Full Marks
The student follows all instructions given by the instructor regarding
formatting, structure, citations, and reference lists.
5 pts
Some deficiencies
The student follows most instructions regarding structure, format,
citations, and reference list.
0 pts
No Marks
The student shows disregard for instructions given by the instructor
regarding formatting and structure.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content
Students are expected to cite at least two credible sources in their
writing. Students should make sure to use sources that are appropriate for
an academic setting.
10 pts
Full Marks
Student uses only sources that are deemed credible for academic writing.
5 pts
Some deficiencies
The student's writing includes one credible source which is deemed
appropriate for an academic setting.
0 pts
No Marks
The student's sources are not reliable or appropriate for an academic
setting.
10 pts
Total Points: 30
Assignment Two
Chapter Five Discussion: The Death Penalty
5 5 unread replies. 5 5 replies.
*Chapter Five Discussion aligns with the following chapter-level
objectives:*
1. Recite the text of the Eighth Amendment, and discuss the impact of
each clause on the American criminal justice system
2. Outline the major arguments for and against the death penalty
Before completing the assignment, you should read and watch:
* (Links to an external site.)
<https://solacc.kanopy.com/video/executioners-shadow-0>*Death Penalty
Information Center. (n.d.). Retrieved from *https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/
<https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/> *Link (Links to an external site.)
<https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/>
McKee, A.J. (2018). *Courts and Sentencing. *In Criminal Justice: An
Overview of the System*. *Retrieved from
https://www.docmckee.com/WP/cj/criminal-justice-an-overview-of-the-system/criminal-justice-introduction-to-section-5/
Link (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
<https://www.docmckee.com/WP/cj/criminal-justice-an-overview-of-the-system/criminal-justice-introduction-to-section-5/>Links
to an external site.
<https://www.docmckee.com/WP/cj/criminal-justice-an-overview-of-the-system/criminal-justice-introduction-to-chapter-4/>Links
to an external site.
<https://www.docmckee.com/WP/cj/criminal-justice-an-overview-of-the-system/criminal-justice-introduction-to-section-3/>
You should then discuss the following:
1. Research one of the issues with the death penalty on the Death Penalty
Information Center. Summarize your findings.
2. Do you believe capital punishment is an effective deterrent to crime?
Why or why not?
*Guidelines for discussion forums:*
For each discussion forum, you should be sure to address the discussion
topic in 6-8 sentences. You should use at least two credible sources in the
initial post and cite those sources according to APA guidelines. You must
also respond to at least two peers. In peer responses, you should cite at
least one credible source and the source should be cited according to APA
guidelines
Assignment ThreeChapter Five Assignment: Fundamental Cases in Courts and
Sentencing
*Chapter Five Assignment aligns with the following chapter-level objective:*
1. Discuss the important problems faced by the courts today referencing
proposed solutions to those problems
Before completing the assignment, you should read:
McKee, A.J. (2018). *Courts and Sentencing. *In Criminal Justice: An
Overview of the System*. *Retrieved from
https://www.docmckee.com/WP/cj/criminal-justice-an-overview-of-the-system/criminal-justice-introduction-to-section-5/
Link (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
<https://www.docmckee.com/WP/cj/criminal-justice-an-overview-of-the-system/criminal-justice-introduction-to-section-5/>Links
to an external site.
<https://www.docmckee.com/WP/cj/criminal-justice-an-overview-of-the-system/criminal-justice-introduction-to-chapter-4/>Links
to an external site.
<https://www.docmckee.com/WP/cj/criminal-justice-an-overview-of-the-system/criminal-justice-introduction-to-section-3/>
McKee, A.J. (2018) *Part III: Courts and Sentencing*. In Criminal Justice:
An Overview of the System. Retrieved from
https://www.docmckee.com/WP/cj/fundamental-cases-in-criminal-justice/
Link (Links
to an external site.)
<https://www.docmckee.com/WP/cj/fundamental-cases-in-criminal-justice/>
You should choose one case listed under Courts and Sentencing and summarize
the case and the impact it has had on the Criminal Justice System. Do you
agree with the outcome of the case? Do you think the impact it has had on
the system is positive or negative? Give evidence to support your answer.
All submissions should be between 250 words. You are expected to use the
APA format for each assignment submitted. This includes, but is not limited
to citations and reference lists. You will be graded on Grammar and
structure. Abstracts are not needed. All work must be double-spaced and
typed using Times New Roman 12 point font. You must use at least two
credible sources, which should be referenced in their writing. Please
note: Wikipedia, Course Hero, LegalBeagal.com are NOT credible sources.
You should use academic research, peer-reviewed journal articles, or
governmental websites to conduct research. News articles should be kept to
a minimum, as we know, reporting of matters in criminal justice could be
inaccurate when reported by the media. Using sources that are listed above
and not deemed credible will result in a loss of points.
Rubric
Assignment Rubric
Assignment Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Grammar and Professionalism
Students are expected to write papers suitable for an academic environment.
Work should be professionally written and free from grammar errors.
10 pts
Full Marks
Writing is free from grammar errors and is professionally written.
Student's work is suitable for an academic setting.
5 pts
Some deficiencies
Student's writing contains grammar errors and unprofessional writing.
Student's work needs improvement.
0 pts
No Marks
Student's work contains multiple grammar errors. Writing is unprofessional
and includes acronyms not properly identified, inappropriate language, and
is not suitable for an academic setting.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Instructions
The instructor gives detailed instructions on how the writing should be
structured and formatted. The student is responsible for reading all
guidelines. This includes following APA guidelines for reference lists and
in-text citations.
10 pts
Full Marks
The student follows all instructions given by the instructor regarding
formatting, structure, citations, and reference lists.
5 pts
Some deficiencies
The student follows most instructions regarding structure, format,
citations, and reference list.
0 pts
No Marks
The student shows disregard for instructions given by the instructor
regarding formatting and structure.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content
Students are expected to cite at least two credible sources in their
writing. Students should make sure to use sources that are appropriate for
an academic setting.
10 pts
Full Marks
Student uses only sources that are deemed credible for academic writing.
5 pts
Some deficiencies
The student's writing includes one credible source which is deemed
appropriate for an academic setting.
0 pts
No Marks
The student's sources are not reliable or appropriate for an academic
setting.
10 pts
Total Points: 30
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