Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences
Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences
Assessment Information Form
DEPARTMENT Psychology
MODULE TITLE Social Psychology & Crime
MODULE CODE PSY5019B
TYPE OF ASSESSMENT Coursework
SUBMISSION DATE
22.07.2024
Assessment Brief
This course work has two components, and you must submit both components in-order to pass the module.
Part 1: Presentation with an Audio Competent (5 to 10 minutes)
Drawing on the module content, please base your presentation on the following question:
To what extent do social psychology theories and case studies help us understand criminal behaviour and crime? Your reflection must include additional content from the module content.
Please use PowerPoint to design your presentation.
Part 2: An Article Review (1500- 1800 words)
Please critically review the following article (on Canvas):
Alleyne, E., & Wood, J. L. (2013) Gang-related crime: the social, psychological and behavioral correlates. Psychology, Crime & Law, 19(7), 611-627. DOI: 10.1080/1068316X.2012.658050
To evaluate the paper:
1. Read paper (focus on method, results, and discussion).2. Jolt down key points from the method, results, anddiscussion.To do this, follow this format: Method: what was the sample size? Where and howwere the participants recruited? What was the design of thestudy? What measures were used and why? Results: What are the key findings? Discussion: Do the findings support/reject the literature?Justify your answer. What are the strengths and weaknessesof this study? What are the implications of this study (howdo the findings add to the existing theory)?
You can submit your coursework as 2 separate documents directly onto Canvas with the following titles: Part 1 for the PowerPoint presentation and Part 2 for the article review.
All submissions are checked by Turnitin plagiarism detection software. A separate link in Canvas allows you to review your essay prior to submission. Please note that there is no permitted Turnitin score percentage. You should focus on ensuring your essay meets the university guidelines for referencing and academic integrity: What is plagiarism? - Find out about - University of BradfordIf you have any questions about this assignment, please speak with your module leader in good time before the deadline.
Please ensure you allow enough time for completing your work. Avoid submitting it very close to the deadline in case of technical issues (e.g. broken Wi-Fi). It is your responsibility to ensure you submit the correct file and on time.
