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.
With security comes three distinct categories; physical, personnel, and information. In addition, there are four basic categories of any security organization. These include contract, in-house/proprietary security, virtual, and hybrid security.
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)
