Critical Essay on Contemporary Challenges in Policing in Victoria CRI20001
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CRI20001
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CRI20001 Policing: Systems and Practice
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Assignment 3: Essay
Word/time limit:2000 (+/- 10%)
Weighting:40%
Due date:5pmAEST Friday 7 June(Week 12)
Individual/team task:Individual
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Assignment details
This essay is designed to develop your critical thinking and analysis skills relevant to your discipline. You will select two of the policing topics to research and analyse. Your analysis should include the materials you have covered in this unit, as well as evidence of further research of the literature.?
This assignment supportsunit learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Using a minimum of ten (10) scholarly sources, you are required to produce a 2000-word essay based on the following brief:
Critically discuss two contemporary challenges that shape policing priorities in your state of residence. (VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA)
Your essay must critically address two (2) of the following topics:
- Police accountability and standards
- Police use of force
- Policing diverse communities
- Plural policing
- Transnational policing
- Police visibility
- Evidence-based policing.
- Research
You will need to undertake extensive scholarly research of the topics, including consideration of relevant theories in criminology. References may be academic books, professional journal articles, or book chapters. References may be obtained from the internet as long as they are from professional sources and are cited appropriately using APA 7 style.Do notuse unreferenced material from the internet or generative AI (artificial intelligence) writing tools.
For you to consider:
- Take the time to plan properly. 2000 words is a substantial piece of writing but breaking it up into itscomponentsis less complicated than you might think.
- Back up your claims with research. This means not only making a claim and but also supporting that claim with evidence (i.e. references to scholarly sources). Good essays are well supported by research. Aim to include two or three references in each paragraph in the body of your essay.
- Start writing early. A 2000-word essay takes time and you may find that your approach changes as you conduct your research.
- Use appropriate sources, particularly peer-reviewed articles and books. You may use other sources to provide supporting information (e.g. the ABS or BOCSAR sites for crime statistics). Includeat least ten referencesin your research essay. This is a minimum requirementhigher grades will likely have more than this.
- Do not use non-scholarly sourcesg. random websites or Wikipedia.Also remember that this is aresearchessaywe want to see how well you can find your information. This means we want to see referencing beyond the resources we have given to you (i.e. your essential readings).
- Discuss your essay plan and any potential problematic issues with your eLA. They can provide specific advice about your chosen topic and advise you on the best approaches to take.
- Supporting resources
The following resources will assist you with completing this assignment:
- APA Style GuideLinks to an external site.from the Swinburne Library
- Guide to essay writingLinks to an external site.in the Study resources section of the Student Hub may help you in preparing your argument for this assessment
- Understanding of the two chosen topics.
- Development of a critical argument.
- Appropriate use of research and selection of sources academic theory/concepts, policy, practice examples.
- Presentation (language and expression).
- Referencing
Your work will be assessed using the following marking guide:
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Assignment 3 marking guide |
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Criteria |
No Pass |
Pass |
Credit |
Distinction |
High Distinction |
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Understanding of the two chosen topics (30%) |
Did not meet the criterion. |
Adequate understanding of the question. Both topics need further development. |
Good demonstrated understanding of the question. One topic is covered more comprehensively than the other. |
Good demonstrated understanding of the question. One topic is covered more comprehensively than the other. |
Highly sophisticated, demonstrated understanding of the question. Both topics are outlined in a comprehensive and sophisticated. |
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Development of a critical argument |
Did not meet the criterion. |
Minimal evidence of an argument. Limited critical discussion. Essay largely descriptive. |
Generates an adequate argument with some evidence of critical reasoning. |
Superior, well-developed argument driving the essay. Good critical reasoning. |
Highly sophisticated, comprehensive and well developed argument driving the essay. Demonstrated superior reasoning and critical thought. |
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Appropriate use of research and selection of sources academic theory/concepts, policy, practice examples |
Did not meet the criterion. |
Uses the appropriate number of sources but these fail to support ideas in an effective manner. Strong reliance on course material. |
Evidence of appropriate research, which has been used to support ideas. Strong reliance on information delivered in course materials. |
Ideas well integrated into and supported by a wide range of original sources. |
Sophisticated use of research to support and extend ideas. Highly effective integration of academic ideas from a diverse range of high quality sources. |
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Presentation (language and expression) |
Did not meet the criterion. |
Adequate use of language. Numerous mistakes in expression or grammar and structure. |
Good expression. Improvement needed in relation to expression of ideas, structure and articulation of argument. |
Spelling and punctuation of a high standard. Superior expression and structure. |
Highly accurate grammar. Highly sophisticated and effective expression appropriate to the task. |
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Referencing |
Did not meet the criterion. |
Inaccurate, inconsistent or inappropriate use of of APA referencing and in-text citations. |
Generally accurate use of APA referencing and in-text citations. |
Strong use and detail of APA referencing and in-text citations. |
Consistent, highly accurate use of APA referencing and in-text citations. |
