CJ 305 Module Four Assignment Guidelines and Rubric

Overview

In this assignment, you will analyze technological tools, their positive and negative impacts, the policies that govern them, and their scope of use. It’s important to take all of these

considerations into account before implementing new tools in your agency.

Prompt

In this module you have explored the in�uence of technology on criminal investigations. You have also previously examined the pros and cons of tool usage and the policies that govern them.

You will now bring these concepts together to complete your Module Four assignment. This application of knowledge will help you prepare for Project Two in Module Six, where you will create

a new technology pitch for a law enforcement agency.

First, select three tools you have been exposed to in this course and identify what they are and how they work.

Next, describe the positive impacts of using each tool.

Consider positive impacts related to law enforcement, criminal investigations, and the community perspective.

Then, describe the negative impacts of using each tool.

Consider negative impacts related to law enforcement, criminal investigations, and the community perspective.

Finally, describe any policies or laws that currently exist to govern the use of each tool.

Are there any policies or laws that you think should be added to what currently exists?

Speci�cally, the following rubric criteria must be addressed:

Select three tools and identify what they are and how they work.

Describe the positive impacts of using each tool.

Describe the negative impacts of using each tool.

Describe laws and policies for each tool that govern or should govern their scope of use.

What to Submit

This assignment must be completed using the Module Four Assignment Template Word Document. Any references should be cited in APA style. For more information on APA style, review the

Shapiro Library APA Style Guide.

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Module Four Assignment Rubric

Criteria Exemplary (100%) Pro�cient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Articulation of Response Exceeds pro�ciency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Clearly conveys meaning with

correct grammar, sentence

structure, and spelling

Shows progress toward

pro�ciency, but with errors in

grammar, sentence structure,

and spelling

Submission has critical errors in

grammar, sentence structure,

and spelling

15

Tool Selection and Function Exceeds pro�ciency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Selects three tools and

identi�es what they are and

how they work

Shows progress toward

pro�ciency, but with errors or

omissions; areas for

improvement may include

additional details or

clari�cation on de�ning the tool

or describing how it is used

Does not attempt criterion 20

Positive Impacts Exceeds pro�ciency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Describes the positive impacts

of using each tool

Shows progress toward

pro�ciency, but with errors or

omissions; areas for

improvement may include

additional details or

clari�cation explaining how this

crime affected individuals

Does not attempt criterion 20

Negative Impacts Exceeds pro�ciency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Describes the negative impacts

of using each tool

Shows progress toward

pro�ciency, but with errors or

omissions; areas for

improvement may include

additional details or

clari�cation on the negative

impacts on different audiences

Does not attempt criterion 20

Policies and Scope of Use Exceeds pro�ciency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Describes policies and laws for

each tool that govern or should

govern their scope of use

Shows progress toward

pro�ciency, but with errors or

omissions; areas for

improvement may include

additional details or

clari�cation related to policies

and laws that govern or should

govern their scope of use

Does not attempt criterion 20

Criteria Exemplary (100%) Pro�cient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Citations and Attributions Uses citations for ideas

requiring attribution, with few

or no minor errors

Uses citation for ideas

requiring attribution

Uses citations for ideas

requiring attribution, with

major errors

Does not use citations for ideas

requiring attribution

5

Total: 100%