Format - APA Format, Citations, Organization, Transitions (15 Points) 15 points The paper is written in proper APA and organizational format. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. Excellent organization, including a variety of thoughtful transitions. 12 points The paper is written in proper format with only 1-2 errors. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible, and most are cited correctly. Adequate organization includes a variety of appropriate transitions. S points The paper is written in proper format with only 3-5 errors. Most sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. Essay is poorly organized, but may include a few effective transitions. 5 points The paper isnot written in proper format. Many sources used for quotes and facts are less than credible (suspect) and/or are not cited correctly. Essay is disorganized and does not include effective transitions.

Two Disadvantages of NIBRS (25 Points) 25 points Student provides a clear and logical description of the two disadvantages of NIBRS. 15 points Student provides a mostly clear and logical description of the two disadvantages of NIBRS. 10 points Student provides only a partially clear and logical description of the two disadvantages of NIBRS. 5 points Student provides a weak or unclear description of the disadvantages of NIBRS. Mechanics (10 Points) 10 points Student does not make any errors in grammar or spelling, especially those that distract the reader from the content. 8 points Student makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 5 points Student makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 2 points Student makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Advantage of NIBRS to Law Enforcement (25 Points) 25 points Student provides a clear, logical description of NIBRS's advantage, which is law enforcement's ability to gain an in-depth picture of crime and take appropriate action. 15 points Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of NIBRS's advantage, which is law enforcement's ability to gain an in-depth picture of crime and take appropriate action. 10 points Student provides only a partially clear description of NIBRS's advantage, which is law enforcement's ability to gain an in-depth picture of crime and take appropriate action. 5 points Student provides a weak or unclear description of NIBRS's advantage to law enforcement.

Follow APA format guidelines, double-spaced paper. b Please see the attached instructions and grading rubric for complete details. CATEGORY Exemplary Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Unacceptable NIBRS Description and Advantages (25 Points) 25 points Student provides a clear, logical description of NIBRS and lists at least three advantages. 15 points Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of NIBRS and lists three advantages. 10 points Student provides only a partially clear description of NIBRS and lists only one advantage. 5 points Student provides a 'weak or unclear description of NIBRS and fails to list its advantages.