Assignment 08 J11 Report Writing: Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the “Assignment Format” page for specific format requirements.

Write a descriptive essay including the following:

1. Briefly describe the three parts to an interview.

2. Discuss the differences between an interview and an interrogation.

3. Explain the proper Miranda admonishment method investigators should use for a witness or possible suspect. Include a discussion of the problems investigators encounter with an improper admonishment and ignoring a suspect’s invoking his or her rights.

Grading Rubric

Please refer to the rubric on the following page for the grading criteria for this assignment.

CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable

15 points 13 points 10 points 8 points

Student provides a clear,

logical description of the

three parts to an interview.

Student provides a mostly

clear, logical description of

the three parts to an

interview.

Student provides a weak or

only partially clear

description of the three parts

to an interview.

Student provides a poor

description of the three parts

to an interview.

30 points 25 points 20 points 15 points

Student provides a clear,

logical discussion that

explains the differences

between an interview and an

interrogation.

Student provides a mostly

clear, logical discussion that

explains the differences

between an interview and an

interrogation.

Student provides a weak or

only partially clear discussion

of the differences between

an interview and an

interrogation.

Student provides a poor

discussion of the differences

between an interview and an

interrogation.

30 points 25 points 20 points 15 points

Student provides a clear,

logical discussion of the

proper way to Mirandize,

including a discussion of the

pitfalls that result from

improperly advising a

suspect and ignoring a

suspect’s invoking his or her

rights.

Student provides a mostly

clear, logical discussion of

the proper way to Mirandize,

including a discussion of the

pitfalls that result from

improperly advising a

suspect and ignoring a

suspect’s invoking his or her

rights.

Student provides a weak or

only partially clear discussion

of the proper way to

Mirandize, including a

discussion of the pitfalls that

result from improperly

advising a suspect and

ignoring a suspect’s invoking

his or her rights.

Student provides a poor

discussion of the proper way

to Mirandize, including a

discussion of the pitfalls that

result from improperly

advising a suspect and

ignoring a suspect’s invoking

his or her rights.

10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points

Student does not make any

errors in grammar or spelling,

especially those that distract

the reader from the content.

Student makes 1-2 errors in

grammar or spelling that

distract the reader from the

content.

Student makes 3-4 errors in

grammar or spelling that

distract the reader from the

content.

Student makes more than 4

errors in grammar or spelling

that distract the reader from

the content.

15 points 12 points 8 points 5 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.

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.

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.

The paper is not 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.

Format – APA Format,

Citations,

Organization,

Transitions (15 Points)

Parts of Interview

(15 Points)

Mechanics (10 Points)

Differences Between

Interview and

Interrogation

(30 Points)

Miranda

Admonishment

Method, Including

Problems

Encountered

(30 Points)