Project 2: Analysis Paper

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No   directly quoted material may be used in this project paper.

APA   formatting rules will be followed for this assignment, including in-text   citations and reference page.   

Analysis   Paper

Listed   below are six famous murder cases in the US during the 21st century. Choose   one of the cases and conduct research.  After writing a brief synopsis   of the case, discuss each of the following in your paper:

1.   What investigative tools and clues did law enforcement used to solve the   murder you are reviewing?

2.    What made this a high profile case and what was the offender’s defense to   beat the murder charges?

3.    Discuss any crime scene evidence (including witness statements and digital   evidence if applicable) and describe the methodology used and its impact on   the investigation.

4.    Discuss how the management of the crime scene impacts the potential   admissibility in the criminal proceedings of the case.

5.    Discuss any defense challenges of the evidence (if applicable) made during   the prosecution.

–   Aaron Hernandez- The former New England Patriots running back was   arrested in 2013 and charged with the murder of Odin Lloyd, an acquaintance   of Hernandez’s. Lloyd, who was dating the sister of Hernandez’s fiancee, had   been found shot to death on June 17, 2013, near Hernandez’s home in suburban   Boston.  

–   Lonnie David Franklin Jr.- For more than two decades, the Los Angeles Police   Department worked to solve a series of 11 murders of African-American women   in south-central Los Angeles that occurred between 1985 and 2007. The   nickname “Grim Sleeper” refers to the 14-year hiatus the killer   took between 1988 and 2002 before murdering three more women. 

– Drew   Peterson- Former Bolingbrook, Illinois, policeman Drew Peterson made   national headlines in October 2007 when his wife Stacy Peterson disappeared.   She wasn’t the first of Peterson’s spouses to die. Kathleen Savio, his third   wife, was found dead in her bathtub in 2004. 

– Casey   Anthony- On June 15, 2008, Cindy Anthony called 911 in Orlando, Florida,   to report that her daughter, Casey Anthony, had stolen a car and some money.   She called again later to report that Casey’s daughter, two-year-old Caylee   Marie Anthony, had been missing for more than a month. The child’s remains   were found in December 2008 near the Anthony home. 

–  Cheyanne   Jessie- On August 1, 2015, 25-year-old Cheyanne Jessie of Lakeland,   Florida, called the police to report that her father Mark Weekly and her   daughter Meredith were missing. She was arrested and charged with their   murders less than 24 hours later. 

– Alexander   Turner and Chelsi Griffin- On March 6, 2015, Carrie and Steven Turner   were found dead at the Landmark Resort on South Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle   Beach, South Carolina. They had been shot to death. Just three days later,   the Turners’ son Alexander and his girlfriend Chelsi Griffin were arrested   and charged with the couple’s deaths. 

Formatting   requirements: 

Your   report should include:

A   cover page with your name, project title, course, and date submitted

An   introductory section that explains the purpose of the paper

Three   to five FULL narrative pages, (not including cover page and references   page) separated by no more than double spacing, 12 pt. font, and 1 inch   margins. 

The   composition may be a combination of outline and narrative with outline   statements and submit to the assignment folder.

At   least 2 external sources 

External   sources should come from the UMGC Library data base materials or other   peer-review publications such as professional journals, peer-review articles,   etc. Because these materials are more creditable, they will receive higher   point consideration. Internet-based articles, news reports, etc. are   also acceptable but may receive lower project point scores.

Wikipedia   is never an external resource. However, the footnoted   material in Wikipedia may lead you to the original source document which may   be acceptable as a creditable external source.

Resources,   including course materials, must be cited both in the narrative where   appropriate and on a separate references page, using American Psychological   Association (APA) citation rules. 

At   the instructor’s discretion, this project may be submitted to Turnitin or   other service for verification of originality.

Start Date

Jan 31, 2020 12:00 AM

Due Date

Feb 12, 2020 11:59 PM

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Rubric Name: A MODEL Rubric for CCJS Projects – Max points

This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.Criteria

Equivalent to an A

Equivalent to a B

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Equivalent to a D or F

Overall content of paper or project. Value:

20 points

20 points

The paper is exemplary. Content of the paper exceeds all information required by assignment, demonstrates critical thinking skills, sophisticated analysis and other perspectives. 

Points available: 18-20

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7.9 points

Paper indicates effort above and beyond the Project Description in the areas of research, analysis, critical thinking, etc. 

Points available: 16-17.9

15.9 points

In general, the content of the paper addresses the information required by the assignment.

Points available: 14-15.9

13.9 points

The overall content of the paper addresses less than the minimal amount of the information required by the assignment. It demonstrates marginal work and does not reflect an understanding of the project.

Points available D: 12 -13.9

Points available F: 11.9

/ 20

Overall analysis and critical thinking Value: 20 points

20 points

Analysis and critical thinking is evident throughout the paper, beyond the requirements in the Project Description  

Points available: 18-20
17.9 points

Paper includes evidence of analysis and critical thinking beyond the requirements in the Project Description  

Points available: 16-17.9
15.9 points

The analysis and critical thinking is consistant with the requirements in the Project Description  

Points available: 14-15.9
13.9 points

The analysis and critical thinking reflected in this paper did not meet the requirements in the Project Description

Points available D: 12-13.9

Points available F: 0-11.9

/ 20

Responsiveness to Project Description: All elements are included. Value:

10 points

10 points

Assignment is formatted exactly as required.

Points available: 9-10

8.9 points

Assignment is formatted as required with minor/ inconsequential deviations.

Points available: 8-8.9

7.9 points

Assignment mostly formatted as required but missing some required element(s).

Points available: 7-7.9

6.9 points

Assignment is missing major elements, 

Points available D:6 – 6.9

Points available F: 0-5.9

/ 10

Responsiveness to Project Description : Application of theory and knowledge to the facts presented, accurate use of terminology, etc. Value: 10 points

10 points

Excellent understanding and application of theory and knowledge to the facts. 

Terminology is correct in all uses.

Points available: 9-10
8.9 points

Clear application of theory and knowledge to the facts.

Most terminology references are correctly applied.

Points available: 8-8.9
7.9 points

Application of theory, knowledge and terminology indicate understanding of the concepts and focus of the project

Points available: 7-7.9
6.9 points

Theory and knowledge does not apply to the facts presented.

Use of terminology indicates a lack of understanding of the concepts and focus of the project

Points available D: 6-6.9

Points available F: 0-5.9
/ 10

Responsiveness to Project Description: Organization. Value: 10 points

10 points

Organization is relevant to topic, clear and understandable with logical flow that makes the project easier to follow.  

Points available: 9-10
8.9 points

Organization is clear and does not distract from the project’s content.  

Points available: 8-8.9
7.9 points

Organization presents some MINOR distractions from the project’s content.

Points available: 7-7.9
6.9 points

Organization lacks relevance, is unclear, difficult to understand, or logic is missing that causes distraction for the reader. 

Points available D: 6-6.9
Points available F: 0-5.9
/ 10

Formatting, references, and APA citations Value

15 points

15 points

Assignment is formatted exactly as required, all required citations and references are present and APA standards are followed in every respect. 

Points available 13.5-15

13.4 points

Assignment is formatted as required with minor/ inconsequential deviations, resource requirements are met, citations and references are present and APA standards are followed. 

Points available: 12-13.4

11.9 points

Assignment mostly formatted as required but missing some required elements/ sources or some APA errors are evident.  

Points available: 10.5-11.9

10.4 points

Assignment is missing major elements, lacks required sources or APA is not followed however a different citation method is used correctly. 

Points available D: 9 – 10.4

Points available F: 0-8.9

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General Grammar/Mechanics Value 15 points

15 points

No or minor English and grammar usage errors.  

Points available 13.5-15
13.4 points

A few minor/ inconsequential mistakes in English and grammar.  

Points available 12-13.4

11.9 points

Some, but acceptable mistakes in English and/or  grammar.  

Points available: 10.5-11.9
10.4 points

Many mistakes evident in English/grammar usage.  

Points available D: 9 – 10.4
Points available F: 0-8.9

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