Goals/Philosophy of Corrections

Purpose

To assess your ability to:

• Discuss the basic goals and philosophy of sentencing.
• Explain the purpose and function of probation.

Overview

In this assignment, you are required to discuss the basic goals and philosophy of corrections in America in the 21st century. You will also discuss the purpose and role of probation in the corrections system. The assignment requires you to write a 4 page paper following

. To successfully complete this assignment, you are expected to read and study key points and all assigned readings for this module. It is also highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the grading criteria provided. The grading criteria contain information on how your assignment will be assessed by your professor. Ensure that you cover all relevant information expected of you in the assignment.

Action Items

1. Complete all required and recommended readings prior to working on this assignment.
2. In a 4 page paper, address the following:

• Discuss the basic goals and philosophy of corrections in America in the 21st Century.
• Discuss how the goals and philosophy relate to the concepts of determinate and indeterminate sentencing as well as the strengths and weaknesses of these two methods of sentencing.
• Which of the two methods do you believe is most effective? Why?
• Discuss the purpose and role of probation in the corrections system and how it relates to the basic goal and philosophy of corrections.

1. Support your work with at least two scholarly outside reference sources. Cite your resources using APA format.
2. Your paper is to include:

• Title page (includes your name, the assignment name and number, the course and section number, and the date)
• Double spacing
• Reference page in

1. Submit your assignment. Your work will automatically be checked by Turnitin.
2. Review your Submission Details and access your Turnitin report. Revise your work as needed based on the feedback.
3. By the due date indicated, re-submit the final version of your work.

Submission Instructions

By Sunday at 11:59 PM ET, submit your work to your professor.

Grading Criteria

Read the assignment rubric to understand how your work will be assessed.

This assignment is also used to assess Criminal Justice (AS) Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) through the rubric. The PLO assessment will appear as separate rows within the rubric; it will not contribute points to the assignment. Note: Students take this course to fulfill different degree requirements. This PLO assessment is used to assess the associate degree program effectiveness. If you are a bachelors student, you can disregard these rows in the rubric.

For your information, the following PLOs are being assessed:

• PLO 2: Explain the purpose and function of the correctional system in the U.S.

If you have any questions, please contact the Universitys Director of Assessment, Dr. Yuerong Sweetland, at .

Rubric

Goals and Philosophy of Corrections

Goals and Philosophy of Corrections

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Content

40 to >31.0 pts

Answers all of the required questions in the assignment. Main ideas are very clear. Content is all relevant to the material learned in the class/textbook. Content is correct and of high quality.

31 to >18.0 pts

Answers most of the required questions in the assignment. Main ideas are generally clear. Content is generally relevant to the material learned in the class/textbook. Content is generally correct and of high quality.

18 to >0 pts

Answers none or only some of the required questions in the assignment. Main ideas are confusing or somewhat confusing. Content is irrelevant to the material learned in the class/textbook. Content is incorrect and of low quality.

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Analysis/Synthesis

15 to >11.0 pts

Provides abundant evidence of analysis; the information is understood and integrated well. Synthesis of information and materials provides abundant evidence of critical thought.

11 to >10.0 pts

Provides some evidence of analysis; the information is understood and integrated overall. Synthesis of information and materials provides evidence of critical thought.

10 to >0 pts

Provides no or only some evidence of analysis; the information is not understood and integrated well. Synthesis of information and materials provides no or only some evidence of critical thought.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

APA, Grammar, Mechanics

5 to >4.0 pts

Follows all APA guidelines for writing skills, formatting, citing, and referencing sources. Contains no notable spelling, grammatical, or mechanical errors.

4 to >3.0 pts

Follows most APA guidelines for writing skills, formatting, citing, and referencing sources. Few spelling, grammatical, and/or mechanical errors.

3 to >0 pts

Does not consistently follow APA guidelines for writing skills, formatting, citing, and referencing sources. Has many spelling, grammatical, and/or mechanical errors.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

PLO 2: Explain the purpose and function of the correctional system in the U.S.threshold: 3.0 pts

3 pts

Exceeds Expectations

2 pts

Meets Expectations

1 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

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Total Points: 60