Week 1B Discussion Board
List the primary features of the Pennsylvania and Auburn systems of imprisonment.
Which are the pros and cons of these system models?
What features from the Pennsylvania and Auburn systems have carried forth into todays prison systems?
NOTE: In order to receive full credit ( 25 points) You are required to:
1- Respond to the question
2- Use the reading material to support your response. Use APA style to cite the reading material
Discussion Board Rubrics: The weekly Discussion Board will be based on the rubrics posted below:
Comprehension/Knowledge of Topic:
Novice-0 Points
The student did not demonstrate knowledge and insight into the topic. She did not respond to the
question posted.
Competent-5 Points
The student demonstrated knowledge of the topic of the discussion by responding to the question
posted and making a comment to at least 1 well developed paragraphs that remained focused on the
question/topic.
Proficient-10 Points
The student demonstrated knowledge and insight into the topic of the discussion by responding with at
least 3 well developed robust paragraphs that remained focused on the question/topic.
Quality of Research and Sources:
Novice-0 Points
The student did not used the reading material and /or additional sources to demonstrate their
understanding of the issue and to support their response or position on the issue
Competent-5 Points
The student used the reading material and /or additional sources to demonstrate their understanding of
the issue and to support their response or position on the issue but did not cite the source reading
material.
Proficient-10 Points
The student used the reading material and /or additional sources to demonstrate their understanding of
the issue and to support their response or position on the issue
Participation:
Novice-0 Points
The student did not contribute to the discussion by posting robust comments on any additional postings.
Competent-2 Points
The student contributed to the discussion by posting robust comments on at least 1-2 additional
postings.
Proficient-5 Points
The student contributed to the discussion by posting robust comments on at least three additional
postings.
