WEEK 1 History of Firearms: 250 WORDS WITH 2 SOURCES
1. Which type of firearm was primarily used during the Revolutionary War? Discuss the weapon in detail and its purpose in relation to the dynamics of war at that time.
2. How have firearms evolved since the time of the Revolutionary War?
WEEK 4 QUIZ: EACH QUESTION 200 WORDS AND 2 SOURCES
1. Explain the three basic types of ballistics (single shot, revolver, and semi-automatic). How do they relate to each other? How is trajectory determined?
2. Discuss the two subdivisions of terminal ballistics. Explain the three basic misconceptions about general wound ballistics. Why do these misconceptions exist?
3. Compare and contrast stria of rimfire, center fire and caseless? How are they used in forensic firearms examination?
4. Explain the difference between class characteristics and individual characteristics. How are they used in forensic firearms identification?
WEEK 2 QUIZ: EACH QUESTION 200 WORDS AND 2 SOURCES
1. Compare and contrast the (3) different types of handguns. Why is it important to use proper nomenclature when discussing handguns?
2. What are proof marks? How are they used by forensic firearms examiners?
3. Compare and contrast the different types of small arms ammunition.
4. What is a cartridge headstamp? What can a headstamp tell a forensic firearms examiner? Criminal Justice Formal Written Paper Rubric
20 points out of 50: The essay illustrates poor understanding of the relevant material by failing to address or incorrectly addressing the relevant content; failing to identify or inaccurately explaining/defining key concepts/ideas; ignoring or incorrectly explaining key points/claims and the reasoning behind them; and/or incorrectly or inappropriately using terminology; and elements of the response are lacking.
30 points out of 50: The essay illustrates a rudimentary understanding of the relevant material by mentioning but not full explaining the relevant content; identifying some of the key concepts/ideas though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them; using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and/or incorporating some key claims/points but failing to explain the reasoning behind them or doing so inaccurately. Elements of the required response may also be lacking.
40 points out of 50: The essay illustrates solid understanding of the relevant material by correctly addressing most of the relevant content; identifying and explaining most of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology; explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and/or where necessary or useful, substantiating some points with accurate examples. The answer is complete.
50 points: The essay illustratesexemplaryunderstanding of the relevant material by thoroughly and correctly addressing the relevant content; identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims and substantiating, as necessary/ useful, points with several accurate and illuminating examples. No aspects of the required answer are missing.
Use of Sources (worth a maximum of 20% of the total points)
Zero points: Student failed to include citations and/or references OR the student failed to submit a final paper.
5 out 20 points: Sources are seldom cited to support statements and/or format of citations are not recognizable as APA 6th Edition format. There are major errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a major reliance on highly questionable. The Student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of research collected for the paper.
10 out 20 points: References to scholarly sources are occasionally given; many statements seem unsubstantiated. Frequent errors in APA 6th Edition format, leaving the reader confused about the source of the information. There are significant errors of the formation in the references and citations, and/or there is a significant use of highly questionable sources.
15 out 20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used effectively support claims and are, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition is used with only a few minor errors. There are minor errors in reference and/or citations, and/or there is some use of questionable sources.
20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used to give compelling evidence to support claims and are clearly and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition format is used accurately and consistently. The student uses above the maximum required references in the development of the assignment.
Grammar (worth maximum of 20% of total points)
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper.
5 points out of 20: The paper does not communicate ideas/points clearly due to inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; thoughts and sentences are disjointed or incomprehensible; organization lacking; and/or numerous grammatical, spelling/punctuation errors.
10 points out 20: The paper is often unclear and difficult to follow due to some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; ideas may be fragmented, wandering and/or repetitive; poor organization, and/or some grammatical, punctuation, spelling errors.
15 points out of 20: The paper is mostly clear as a result ofappropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; no tangents and no repetition; fairly good organization; almost perfect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage.
20 points: The paper is clear, concise, and a pleasure to read as a result ofappropriate and precise use of terminology; total coherence of thoughts and presentation and logical organization; and the essay is error free.
Structure of the Paper (worth 10% of total points)
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper.
3 points out of 10: Student needs to develop better formatting skills. The paper omits significant structural elements required for and APA 6thedition paper. Formatting of the paper has major flaws. The paper does not conform to APA 6th edition requirements whatsoever.
5 points out of 10: Appearance of final paper demonstrates the student’s limited ability to format the paper. There are significant errors in formatting and/or the total omission of major components of an APA 6thedition paper. The can include the omission of the cover page, abstract, and page numbers. Additionally, the page has major formatting issues with spacing or paragraph formation. Font size might not conform with size requirements. The student also significantly writes too large or too short of and paper.
7 points out of 10: Research paper presents an above-average use of formatting skills. The paper has slight errors within the paper. This can include small errors or omissions with the cover page, abstract, page number, and headers. There could be also slight formatting issues with the document spacing or the font. Additionally, the paper might slightly exceed or undershoot the specific number of required written pages for the assignment.
edition cover page, abstract, page number, headers and isth10 points: Student provides a high-caliber, formatted paper. This includes an APA 6double spaced in 12’ Times Roman Font. Additionally, the paper conforms to the specific number of required written pages and neither goes over or under the specified length of the paper.
