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​Conduct a search on news stories about “official” law enforcement officers misconduct in California.

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Conduct a search on news stories about “official” law enforcement officers misconduct in California.

The story must have been in the news within the past month.

  1. Summarize the story and list the source (USE APA FORMAT – If from a digital source, you must provide the URL. You will not earn credit if you do not include this.)
  2. List the corresponding California penal code information. List the code section(s), common name, elements of the crime and penalty for the respective crimes.
  3. Discuss if the subject denied, rationalized, or justified the accusations
  4. What are your thoughts about this incident? Was it handled in a fair manner?

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics of post
5.0 to >4.0 pts

Well developed

Complete sentences, well organized, grammatically correct and free of spelling errors, word count achieved, headings used to delineate responses

 4.0 to >3.0 pts

Developing

Complete sentences, well organized but some grammar/spelling errors, word count not included

 3.0 to >1.0 pts

Emerging

Complete sentences, comprehensible, organization could be improved to present a more coherent argument or statement, has three or more grammar/spelling errors per paragraph

 1.0 to >0 pts

Undeveloped

No initial post provided.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent of Discussion
5.0 to >4.0 pts

Well developed

Revealed a solid understanding of the topic as evidenced by thoughtful responses and questions. Using outside sources as needed. Post reveals personal thoughts and opinions. Exceeds minimum word count.

 4.0 to >3.0 pts

Developing

Revealed an adequate understanding of the topic as evidenced by posts indicating superficial knowledge. Minimum word count met.

 3.0 to >1.0 pts

Emerging

Revealed minimal understanding of the topic as evidenced by loosely related posts. Below minimum word count.

 1.0 to >0 pts

Undeveloped

Nothing presented or submission revealed a lack of understanding of the topic as evidenced by irrelevant posts

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations
5.0 pts

Full Marks

APA citations used APA reference list included

 0.0 pts

No Marks

APA citations not used APA reference list not included

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat/Stylistics
5.0 pts

Full Marks

Headings from discussion instructions used within initial discussion to denote what prompt(s) are being addressed. Assists reader to better understand responses.

 0.0 pts

No Marks

Headings not used making reading response challenging for reader.

5.0 pts
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