Victim Impact(Sociology)

(Total 50 points)

Below you will find the grading rubric and point values for your assignment. Please note that this does not need to be in essay form, a simple question and answer format will suffice. You do not need to rewrite the question you can simply number (1,2,3,…) to indicate which question you are answering. Answers should be in Times New Roman, 12 point font, and double spaced. There is no minimum page requirement just make sure to fully answer each question.

Question #1 – 5 points

(Provide a basic description of Florida’s parole process. This description should show that you have an understanding of the parole process and can explain it to others if you were prompted. A good way to go about this would be to assume that your reader knows nothing of the parole process and to explain it so that they would have a general understanding. You may give examples.)

Question #2 – 5 points

(This question is opinion based so there really is no right or wrong answer as long as you can support your answer with substantive reasoning.)

Question #3- 5 points

(Use the film and the handout to base your answer. Give specific examples if possible. Be sure to consider both the positive and negative consequences for all three outcomes. Include these consequences in your answer.)

Question #4 – 5 points

(This question is largely your opinion and will be influenced by how you viewed the film and handout, but you will be expected to thoroughly support your answer. Examples can be used to help with your answer.)

Question #5 – 5 points

(This question is largely your opinion and will be influenced by how you viewed the film and handout, but you will be expected to thoroughly support your answer. Examples can be used to help with your answer.)

Question #6- 5 points

(This question is largely your opinion and will be influenced by how you interpreted the film. You will be expected to support your answer and it might be best to use specific examples from the film here.)

Question #7 – 4 points

(This question is largely your opinion and will be influenced by how you interpreted the film. You will be expected to support your answer and it might be best to use specific examples from the film here.)

Question #8 – 4 points

(This question is largely your opinion. Be sure to support your answer. You may use examples to help support your answer.)

Question #9 – 4 points

(You are looking for the “core” victim’s rights. There are a total of 9 of them. For this question you need to at least list 6 for full credit.)

Question #10 – 4 points

(State your reaction to the film. Please be more specific than I did or did not like it. If you did not like the film tell me why. Are there things you wish they showed, but didn’t? Did it affect you in any way?)

Spelling and Grammar – 4 points

(Do a quick review of your assignment before you submit it. Just check for any spelling errors or grammatical mistakes.)