Introduction to Security Management

Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting.  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 two (2) to four (4) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

 

1. Identify and describe each of the four (4) types of shoplifters.

 

2. Describe one (1) action you would take to protect your retail business from each type of shoplifter.

 

 

Grading Rubric

 

Please refer to the rubric below for the grading criteria for this assignment.

 

 

 

35 points 25 points 15 points 5 points

Student provides a clear,

logical description of the 4

types of shoplifters.

Student provides a mostly

clear, logical description of at

least 3 types of shoplifters.

Student provides a mostly

clear, logical description of at

least 2 types of shoplifters.

Student provides a weak or

unclear description of at

least 1 type of shoplifter.

40 points 30 points 20 points 10 points

Student provides a clear,

logical description of at least

1 action he/she would take

to protect his/her business

from each of the 4 types of

shoplifters.

Student provides a mostly

clear, logical description of at

least 1 action he/she would

take to protect his/her

business from at least 3 types

of shoplifters.

Student provides a mostly

clear, logical description of at

least 1 action he/she would

take to protect his/her

business from at least 2 types

of shoplifters.

Student provides a weak or

unclear description of at

least 1 action he/she would

take to protect his/her

business from at least 1 type

of shoplifter.

10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points

Student makes no errors in

grammar or spelling 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 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)

Types of Shoplifters

(35 Points)

Protecting Your

Business (40 Points)

Mechanics -Grammar,

Punctuation, Spelling

(10 Points)