Final Project

  • Due Apr 28 by 11:59pm
  • Points 100
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  • Available Jan 13 at 12am - Apr 30 at 11:59pm

Final Project

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Select a major incident such as One Meridan Plaza or Hurricane Katrina. Provide a critique of the incident based on the incident command and control of the scene. What were the mistakes? What were the areas that went well? What do you do as the incident commander to improve the situation? The paper needs to be in APA format, have at least three credible references, and contain 4-6 pages of content.

Guidelines and Grading

For full credit on your assignment, be sure to follow the guidelines below.

  • Follow APA formatting for your paper.
  • The paper is in a professional format acceptable for submission to a publication in a professional journal.
  • You can only upload one file. If you upload more than one file, only the most recent file will be available for grading.

This assignment is worth 100 points and measures all course objectives. Review the rubric below for full grading criteria.

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Rubric

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Content
Addresses Depth
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20 pts
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The paper addresses all aspects of the assignment in sufficient depth.
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10 pts
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The paper does not address most aspects of the assignment and/or fails to do so in sufficient depth.
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20 pts
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Content
Components
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20 pts
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The paper includes all components of the assignment.
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10 pts
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The paper includes some components of the assignment.
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20 pts
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Content
Application of Information
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30 pts
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The paper demonstrates understanding and application of information.
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10 pts
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Organization
Introduction
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3 pts
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The introduction is clear and understandable.
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3 pts
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Conclusion
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3 pts
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The conclusion and recommendations follow logically from the body of the plan and bring closure to the plan.
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The conclusion and recommendations do not follow logically from the body of the paper nor do they bring closure to the paper.
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3 pts
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Organization
Sections
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2 pts
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The paper's subsequent sections are labeled and complete.
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Some of the paper's sections are labeled and complete
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2 pts
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Structure
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2 pts
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The paper's structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow, with smooth transitions between paragraphs, which help maintain the flow of thought.
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The paper's structure is sometimes clear, logical, and easy to follow, with smooth transitions between paragraphs, which help maintain the flow of thought.
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2 pts
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Readability and Style
Length
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1 pts
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The paper length meets all requirements.
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1 pts
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Readability and Style
Spelling and Grammar
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5 pts
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The paper contains no major errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
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The paper contains numerous errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar, affecting the meaning.
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5 pts
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Layout
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2 pts
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The paper is laid out effectively using headings and other reader-friendly tools.
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The paper is no laid out effectively using headings and other reader-friendly tools.
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2 pts
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Appearance
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2 pts
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The paper is professional in appearance and demonstrates attention to detail; the tone of voice is appropriate to the audience, content, and assignment.
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The paper is not professional in appearance and demonstrates a lack of attention to detail; the tone of voice is inappropriate for the audience, content, and assignment
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2 pts
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Format and References
Title Page
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2 pts
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The title page is complete and accurate.
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2 pts
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Format and References
Number of References
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4 pts
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The paper references the required number of sources.
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4 pts
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Format and References
References cited following the APA 7th edition style guide
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4 pts
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All references are cited correctly.
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4 pts
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Total Points: 100 out of 100