6/13/2017 MBS Direct: Judicial Process in America CHAPTER 10 The Criminal Trial and Its Aftermath In 2015 Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was convicted on all…

JUS 261 Module Six Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric The Module Six short paper explores the effect of criminal sentencing regulation on judicial efficiency. Referencing your text and online resources regarding sentencing guidelines and mandatory minimum sentences, you will consider the relationship between the unique punishment phase of criminal litigation and the caseloads and work flow of the court system. Read Chapters 9 and 10 of Judicial Process in America, as well as the following module resources:  Reconsidering Mandatory Minimum Sentences: The Arguments for and Against Potential Reforms  Excerpt from Introduction to Federal Sentencing Guidelines  How Plea Bargains Are Making Jury Trials Obsolete Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:  Definition: Define “mandatory minimum sentences” and “sentencing guidelines.”  Purpose: Referencing your textbook and resource materials, explain why we have mandatory minimum sentences and sentencing guidelines. What purpose do they serve?  Opinion: State your opinion as to whether mandatory minimum sentences help or hinder judicial efficiency and defend your position by explaining why and how they do so. Guidelines for Submission: Your short paper must be submitted as a one- to two-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and at least three sources cited in APA format. Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center. For more information, review these instructions. Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value Definition Meets “Proficient” criteria and includes specific and relevant description of definitions based on research Provides accurate definitions for mandatory sentences and sentencing guidelines Provides definitions for mandatory sentences and sentencing guidelines but the definitions are inaccurate Does not provide definitions for mandatory sentences and sentencing guidelines 30 Purpose Meets “Proficient” criteria and includes specific and relevant examples based on research Explains the purpose of mandatory minimum sentences and sentencing guidelines using specific details Explains the purpose of mandatory minimum sentences and sentencing guidelines but description is inaccurate and/or lacks details Does not explain the purpose of mandatory minimum sentences and sentencing guidelines 30 Opinion Meets “Proficient” criteria and includes specific and relevant examples based on research States opinion as to whether mandatory minimum sentences help or hinder judicial efficiency and defends opinion using supporting evidence States opinion as to whether mandatory minimum sentences help or hinder judicial efficiency but lacks specific evidence to support opinion Does not state opinion as to whether mandatory minimum sentences help or hinder judicial efficiency 30 Articulation of Response Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas 10 Earned Total 100%

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