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. 8 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 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.

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.

Interesting right asserted by inmates (25 Points) 25 points Student provides a clear description of an interesting right asserted by inmates under the Eighth Amendment's Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause and the outcome. 18 points Student provides a mostly clear description of an interesting right asserted by inmates under the Eighth Amendment's Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause and the outcome. 12 points Student provides a partially clear description of an interesting right asserted by inmates under the Eighth Amendment's Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause and the outcome. 5 points Student provides a weak or unclear description of an interesting right asserted by inmates under the Eighth Amendment's Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause and the outcome.

Four primary dimensions of "cruel and unusual punishment" (25 Points) 25 points Student provides a clear, logical discussion of the constitutional ban on "cruel and unusual punishment," including the four primary dimensions. 18 points Student provides a mostly clear, logical discussion of the constitutional ban on "cruel and unusual punishment," including the four primary dimensions. 12 points Student provides a partially clear, logical discussion of the constitutional ban on "cruel and unusual punishment," including at least two primary dimensions. 5 points Student provides a partially clear, logical discussion of the constitutional ban on "cruel and unusual punishment," including at least one primary dimension.

CATEGORY Exemplary Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Unacceptable History of capital punishment (25 Points) 25 points Student provides a clear and logical brief summary of the history of capital punishment in the United States, including case law. 18 points Student provides a mostly clear and logical brief summary of the history of capital punishment in the United States, including case law. 12 points Student provides a partially clear and logical brief summary of the history of capital punishment in the United States, including case law. S points Student provides a weak or unclear brief summary of the history of capital punishment in the United States, including case law.

Be sure to save 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) double-spaced pages; refer to the “Format Requirements" page located at the beginning of this learning guide for specific format requirements. Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.