CULT3025 Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice

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Teaching Period 1, 2025

CULT3025 Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice

Assignment 2: Essay

Team/Individual task:Individual
Word/time limit:1500 (+/- 10%)
Weighting:45%
Due date:5pm AEDT Monday 31 March 2025 (Week 9)

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Assignment overview

The essay is an opportunity for you to undertake independent research and develop your written communication skills. The purpose is to establish links between theories of punishment and practical developments in systems of punishment, applying insights from the subject content on the social analyses and philosophies of punishment. More importantly, the essay topics will provide you with the opportunity to think through the issues for yourself rather than reiterate the established knowledge.

This assignment supportsSubject Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Use of generative artificial intelligence

In this assessment task, you will not be able to meet the learning outcomes related to a satisfactory demonstration of understanding of the learning materials by using generative artificial intelligence tools. Working with another person or technology in order to gain an unfair advantage in assessment or improperly obtaining answers from a third party, including generativeAI,to questions in an examination or other form of assessment may lead to sanctionsunder theStudent Misconduct Rule(Western Sydney University, 2023). Use of generativeAItools may be detected. Moreinformation is available on the Library web pageTurnitin's AI writing detector(Library Study Smart, 2023).

If your studies have been adversely affected by circumstances beyond your control, you may request an extension using the following options.

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Assignment details

Work your way through the following steps to meet the requirements of this assignment:

Step 1: Revisit your essay question

Use your essay plan and the feedback received to finesse your argument. Think about how your chosen theories apply to the essay question you have chosen, and structure your essay.

Keep returning to your essay question and check your response is relevant and adequate. Keep referring back to your essay plan to help you stay on track.

Important:You must use the same essay question that you chose forAssignment 1: Essay plan.

Essay questions

Emile Durkheim considers punishment, and the vengeance that underpins it, to be an important component of solidarity. Do you believe this to be true in contemporary Australia?(Modules 2, 3 and 11)

Consider this quote from German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche: "Generally speaking, punishment makes men hard and cold ... it sharpens the feeling of alienation; it strengthens the power of resistance" (Nietzsche 1967, p. 81). Do you agree? Substantiate your argument with case studies and other empirical evidence, while considering the goals of punishment.(Modules 2, 3, 4 and 9)

Compare Foucaults concept of discipline to Marxist ideas of punishment. Which of these do you think is more applicable in relation to the punishment of women and/or First Nations peoples? Use empirical examples to support your argument.(Modules 3, 4, 7 and 8)

What are the various factors that need to come together for successful rehabilitation, reintegration and desistance? Illustrate with empirical examples, particularly in relation to particular groups of prisoners, such as women, First Nations people, people with disabilities, or an intersection of these factors.(Modules 7, 8 and 9)

There is enduring debate around reform of the existing prison system versus abolition. Which of these is a more desirable and/or realistic outcome in contemporary Australia? You may also use comparative examples to enhance your argument.(Module 9, 10 and 11)

Step 2: Read widely

Read widely and start as early as possible. Some of the topic areas will not already have been covered in the subject, but the conceptual content will be. YourAssignment 1: Essay planwill assist you to start reading earlier.

The essential and additional readings are a good place to start, although these are a starting point only. You are expected to undertake independent research beyond what has been provided to you within the subject. If there are any references that are worth following up on, obtain these and continue your exploration. Keep in mind that blog sites are not considered credible academic sources, and neither is Wikipedia.

Take notes while you read so that you can keep a record of key pieces of information, making the write-up of your essay easier.

Step 3: Start writing

Start writing sooner rather than later. You can continue to refine what you have as you go, as you will have something to work with.

Do not paraphrase by merely substituting synonyms. Turnitin will usually pick this up and if through this method, you change enough words to avoid Turnitin detection, it is likely that the original meaning is so damaged that the result turns out to be incomprehensible.

Important:Marks will be awarded for research, argument and critical engagement with the subject content, as well as creative conceptualisations or independent thought.

Step 4: Access essay writing support

UseLibrary Study Smarta library resource that helps you complete assignments (Western Sydney U Lib 2021).

Ensure that all of your references and in-text citations adhere to Harvard WesternSydU referencing style.

Note:the reference list is not included in the word count.

Step 5: Prepare your work for submission

Before submitting your work, run a spell check on your essay and re-read your work to check that it reads well. You should read your work out loud to yourself, or ask a friend or family member to read it out loud for you. If the sentences do not flow or make sense whilst they are read out loud, revise what you have written for clarity.

Read through the marking guide to confirm that you have included all requirements for your essay and ensure that your document adheres to the following requirements:

The document must be double or 1.5 spaced, use the Times New Roman or Cambria font, with 2.53cm margins.

The document must include page numbers.

Include a reference list, with sources listed alphabetically and referenced using theHarvard WesternSydU referencing style guide(Western Sydney University Library 2019).

Check that your paragraph formatting is clear and that your paragraphs are not too long (remember that one long sentence is not a paragraph).

Make sure the topic of each paragraph is indicated in the first sentence and that each paragraph contributes to the overall topic.

Refer to your essay plan submission and use simple varied sentences-not dot points.

Do not exceed the word limit.

Assignment tip

View the marking guide under 'Assignment criteria' to see a detailed breakdown of how your work will be assessed. This is an excellent place to start your preparations for this assignment.

Refer back to the marking guide frequently to make sure you are meeting the requirements.

Supporting resources

Harvard WesternSydU style In-text citationsLinks to an external site.(Western Sydney University Library 2020).

Harvard WesternSydU referencing style guide (PDF 199 KB)(Western Sydney University Library 2019).

Library Study Smarta library resource that will assist you in completing your assignments (Western Sydney University Library 2021).

Western Sydney University Library has further information about referencing on itsReferencing and citationpage.

As youre finalising your draft, dont forget that theAlvie Assignment FeedbackTool is available 24/7 to help you refine your grammar, referencing, writing style, and more. For more details, see0.3 Assignments and support.

Submission details overview

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Please allow a 24-hour turnaround for an originality report to be generated.

Resubmissions after the due date without prior approval from your Subject Coordinator may not be marked.

Assignment support

In addition to your OLAs who provide discipline-specific content advice, consider using theAlvie Assignment FeedbackTool for a final review before you submit. Alvie is available 24/7 to help you refine your grammar, referencing, writing style and more.

Assignment criteria

Content extent of reading/research:
accuracy and depth of knowledge
relevance of information
sufficiency of evidence and documentation
concise presentation of a convincing argument.

Understanding:
understanding of problem or project
judgement of significance of material
awareness/understanding of different arguments in reading
recognition of implications of evidence
ability to think critically
grasp of relevant theory.

Independence:
judgement and initiative in readings and research
originality in use and interpretation of evidence
development of argument
independence in use of concepts and language.

Style:
correctness of grammar and scholarly documentation
organisation and presentation of material
brevity/concise.

Your work will be assessed using the following marking guide:

Assignment 2 marking guide
Content extent of reading/research: accuracy and depth of knowledge relevance of information sufficiency of evidence and documentation concise presentation of a convincing argument. (25%)	No or irrelevant research has been undertaken.	Satisfactory research. The minimum requirement has been met (8 scholarly sources are used). There may be a heavy dependence on one or two sources and/or a surface-level use of research. Attempt to extract evidence from some sources used to present a convincing argument.	Evidence of research effort in the content. Meets all minimum requirements and demonstrates an attempt to engage with the research by extracting evidence (e.g. statistical or interview data) from most of the sources listed in the reference list to support claims made in the essay. Content is used to portray a generally convincing argument.	Well-researched content. Exceeds the minimum requirements (i.e. uses more than 8 scholarly sources) and demonstrates critical usage of the sources in relation to the argument. All sources relate to the contention and argument, which is overall very strong.	Excellent research content. The essay is thoroughly researched and a clear attempt has been made to go beyond materials provided as part of the subject. Research materials have been carefully chosen, and relate to the overall argument, which overall is concise and critical.
Understanding: understanding of problem or project judgement of significance of material awareness/understanding of different arguments in reading recognition of implications of evidence ability to think critically grasp of relevant theory. (25%)	Poor/incorrect understanding. The understanding of the problem/question is incorrect. Understanding of the literature/evidence/theory is poor or misleading. Some argument paragraphs present information that is irrelevant to the response.	Developing Understanding. The understanding of the problem/question is generally correct but perhaps with some inconsistencies. Understanding of the literature/evidence/theory is generally correct, but may not show a clear awareness of the different arguments in the literature and implications of the evidence available, and will need to work to clarify these.	General understanding. General understanding of the problem/question is correct. Understanding of the literature/evidence/theory is generally correct and shows a basic awareness of the different arguments in the literature and implications of the evidence available. This may be unbalanced at times, perhaps giving more weight to one argument without clear justification.	Strong Understanding. Strong understanding of the problem/question with emerging critical thought. Understanding of the literature/evidence/theory is strong and shows a clear and obvious awareness of the different arguments in the literature and implications of the evidence available.	Excellent Understanding. Excellent understanding of the problem/question with demonstrated critical thought. Understanding of the literature/evidence/theory is excellent and shows a critical awareness of the different arguments in the literature and implications of the evidence available. This is a balanced understanding that offers a judgement as to the significance of the material and arguments presented.
Independence: judgement and initiative in readings and research originality in use and interpretation of evidence development of argument independence in use of concepts and language. (25%)	No evidence of independent research or interpretation. May plagiarise the ideas of others.	Some evidence of independence in either the research or the interpretation of evidence or theory. This may be uneven and the work may still rely on descriptive accounts rather than independent analysis.	Shows an emerging independence in research and argument. There may be some reliance on program material and a reliance on repeating/describing arguments, rather than independently evaluating those arguments.	Strong sense of independent research and interpretation of evidence in the development of an argument.	Innovative and original. Originality in use and interpretation of evidence. Argument is developed and shows an independence in use of concepts and language.
Style: correctness of grammar and scholarly documentation organisation and presentation of material brevity/ concise. (25%)	Problems. Central ideas are not clearly expressed. Grammatical errors and spelling mistakes make the essay difficult to comprehend. Fails to provide appropriate in-text citations or bibliographic details.	Some problems. General ideas are present, but several grammatical and spelling errors are masking the overall quality of the ideas being put forward. Some references cited incorrectly or absent in text or in reference list.	Adequate. A few grammatical errors and spelling mistakes are present, but these do not mask the overall quality of the ideas being expressed. Most references cited correctly in text and/or in reference list.	Strong. Arguments are presented using strong written expression. Only minor grammatical errors. Most references cited correctly in text and in reference list.	Professional level. Arguments are presented using outstanding written expression. Grammar is correct and spelling mistakes absent. All references cited correctly in text and in reference list.

Assignment 2 marking guide

Criteria

No Pass

Pass
5064%

Credit
6574%

Distinction
7584%

High Distinction
85100%

Content extent of reading/research:
accuracy and depth of knowledge
relevance of information
sufficiency of evidence and documentation
concise presentation of a convincing argument.

(25%)

No or irrelevant
research has been
undertaken.

Satisfactory research.

The minimum
requirement has been met (8 scholarly
sources are used). There may be a heavy
dependence on one or two sources and/or a surface-level use of research.
Attempt to extract evidence from some sources used to present a convincing
argument.

Evidence of research effort in the content.

Meets all minimum
requirements and
demonstrates an attempt to engage with
the research by
extracting evidence (e.g. statistical or
interview data) from most of the sources
listed in the reference list to support claims made in the essay.
Content is used to portray a generally
convincing argument.

Well-researched content.

Exceeds the minimum
requirements (i.e. uses more than 8 scholarly
sources) and
demonstrates critical usage of the sources in
relation to the
argument. All sources relate to the contention and
argument, which is overall very strong.

Excellent research content.

The essay is thoroughly
researched and a clear attempt has been made to go beyond
materials provided as part of the subject.
Research materials have been carefully
chosen, and relate to the overall argument, which overall is concise and critical.

Understanding:
understanding of problem or project
judgement of significance of material
awareness/understanding of different arguments in reading
recognition of implications of evidence
ability to think critically
grasp of relevant theory.

(25%)

Poor/incorrect
understanding.

The
understanding of the problem/question is incorrect.
Understanding of the literature/evidence/theory is poor or misleading. Some argument
paragraphs
present information
that is irrelevant to
the response.

Developing
Understanding.

The
understanding
of the problem/question is
generally correct but
perhaps with some
inconsistencies. Understanding of the literature/evidence/theory is generally correct, but may not show a clear awareness of the different arguments in
the literature and implications of the evidence available, and
will need to work to clarify these.

General understanding.

General
understanding
of the problem/question is
correct.
Understanding
of the
literature/evidence/theory is generally correct and shows a basic
awareness of the different arguments in
the literature and implications of the evidence available. This
may be unbalanced at
times, perhaps giving more weight to one
argument without clear
justification.

Strong
Understanding.

Strong understanding
of the problem/question with
emerging
critical thought.
Understanding of the
literature/evidence/theory is strong and shows a clear and obvious
awareness of the different arguments in the literature and
implications of the evidence available.

Excellent
Understanding.

Excellent
understanding
of the problem/question with
demonstrated
critical thought.
Understanding
of the
literature/evidence/theory is excellent and
shows a critical
awareness of the different arguments in
the literature and
implications of the evidence available. This
is a balanced
understanding that offers a judgement as
to the significance of
the material and arguments presented.

Independence:
judgement and initiative in readings and research
originality in use and interpretation of evidence
development of argument
independence in use of concepts and language.

(25%)

No evidence of
independent research or interpretation.
May plagiarise the ideas of others.

Some evidence of
independence in either the research or the
interpretation of evidence or theory. This may be uneven
and the work may still rely on descriptive
accounts rather than
independent analysis.

Shows an emerging
independence in research and argument. There may be some reliance on program
material and a reliance on
repeating/describing
arguments, rather than
independently
evaluating those
arguments.

Strong sense of
independent research and interpretation of evidence in the development of an argument.

Innovative and original.
Originality in use and
interpretation of evidence.
Argument is developed and shows an
independence in use of
concepts and language.

Style:
correctness of grammar and scholarly documentation
organisation and presentation of material
brevity/ concise.

(25%)

Problems.

Central ideas are not clearly expressed.
Grammatical errors and spelling mistakes make the essay
difficult to
comprehend.
Fails to provide
appropriate in-text citations or bibliographic details.

Some problems.

General ideas are present, but several
grammatical and spelling errors are
masking the overall quality of the ideas
being put forward. Some references cited incorrectly or absent in text or in reference list.

Adequate.

A few grammatical
errors and spelling
mistakes are present, but these do not mask the overall quality of the ideas being expressed. Most references cited correctly in text and/or
in reference list.

Strong.

Arguments are
presented using strong written expression.
Only minor
grammatical errors. Most references cited correctly in text and in reference list.

Professional level.

Arguments are
presented using
outstanding written
expression. Grammar is
correct and spelling
mistakes absent. All references cited correctly in text and in reference list.

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CULT3025 Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice

Teaching Period 1, 2025