criminology and criminal justice

Criteria for Assessment 1– Applying Theory to a Case Study – A Critique (1500 words)- 20%

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Assessment Criteria Content- (7 Points)

Exemplary Met Poor/Unmet Score

Understanding of key principles and concepts of theory (ies)

Demonstrates understanding of all the critical principles and concepts of theory employed in case study (4)

Demonstrates understanding of some of the key principles and concepts of theory employed in case study (2 -3)

Insufficiently identifies the key principles and concepts of theory employed in case study (0-1pt)

Application of theory to explaining problem, behaviour and/or offending.

Identifies the salient arguments and fully describes how the theoretical concepts are used to explain the type of offending or behaviour contained in case study (3)

Identifies some of the salient arguments and partially describes how the theoretical concepts are used to explain the type of offending or behaviour contained in case study (1.5-2)

Insufficiently describes the salient arguments or describes how the theoretical concepts are used to explain the type of offending or behaviour contained in case study (0- 1 pt)

Analysis (7 Ps)

Critical appraisal of the strengths and limitations of theory and its application

Well referenced from the case study, analysis clearly sets out the strengths and limitations of the theory, its application and the empirical evidence presented with respect to the defined problem. (4)

With some references to case study, analysis addresses some strengths or limitations of the application of the theory, its application and the empirical evidence presented with respect to the defined problem . (2-3 )

Does not adequately analyse the application strengths or limitations of the theory and the empirical evidence and/or fails to provide relevant references from the case study. (0- 1pt)

Analyses ideas and evidence and implications for public policy and/or further research

Integrates results of analysis to draw conclusions about implications for public policy and further research. (3- 3)

Conclusions are drawn with some reference to critical analysis. This may include public policy and/or further research. (1.5-2)

Conclusions are drawn without effective reference to critical analysis and/or implications are not well developed. (0-1pt)

Presentation: (6 Exemplary Met Poor/Unmet Score

Points)

Clear and effective structure which responds to the task

Responses to each criteria are distinct, clearly delineated. Writing is well structured with effective transitions with introduction and conclusion. (2)

Responses to criteria can be identified, but may be incomplete or are not clearly differentiated. Writing has generally adequate structure. (1)

Responses to the essential criteria are unclear or incomplete, Poor structure leads to poor readability. (.5-0 pts)

Complete and appropriate referencing

Complete referencing to APA standard (1.5)

Referencing generally complete with some inconsistencies or errors (1)

Referencing incomplete and / or incorrect. (.5-0 pts)

Clarity in writing with due regard to rules of grammar and spelling.

The writing is essentially error free with respect to rules of grammar and spelling. (1.5)

Writing follows normal rules with some errors in spelling and/or grammar. (1)

Writing contains numerous errors in spelling and grammar that interfere with readability. (.5-0 pts)

Student Reflection – 1 pt