Criminological

Instructions on Individual Assessment
Background information
There is a vast criminological literature that identifies a wide range of factors as causally linked to criminal behavior. These include developmental, social, and economic factors. Select a theory or group of theories to explain deviant behavior.
Your task
2. You are required to write an essay of 2,000 words (+/- 10%) with a view to explaining the concept of (selected criminal behaviour theory (theories) and showing their causal links to explain criminal behavior.
3. You should draw upon researches/studies by scholars from reliable sources to support your arguments. Besides, you should also give your own insights by drawing on your own experiences or encounters in your personal and career life.
Deadlines for submissions
4. Submit the essay by 2022-08-15 (Session 6).
Remember:
• To conduct thorough library research on the chosen issue
• To paraphrase citations where necessary to avoid committing plagiarism
• To employ Harvard Referencing Style while appending your citations
• To write in the fashion of an expository essay
• To signpost the passages by using sub-headings
• To stay neutral in your stance. Only claim something that is supported by evidence (research/ studies by scholars)
• To input your insights and draw on your experiences and encounters
Assessment
5. The pass mark of this essay is set at 40%. Your works will be assessed based on your ability to demonstrate the following capabilities and marks will be awarded according to the scoring rubrics below:
• Demonstrate appropriate essay structure, references and academic style;
• Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of your chosen issue;
• Evaluate concepts, principles and arguments; and
• Identify appropriate evidence/reasons to support your arguments and insights.
Scoring Rubrics
90-100% Exceptional work with presentation of the highest standard. The work contains coherent arguments and ideas. There is a detailed understanding of subject matter and critical analysis of issues/problems. Points are made clearly and concisely, always substantiated by appropriate use of source material. There is evidence of a sound ability to critically interrelate theories with examples from practice where appropriate.
80-89% Outstanding work with presentation of a very high standard. There is comprehensive understanding of key concepts and knowledge and evidence of critical analysis and insight. Accurate interpretation of data with arguments, ideas and solutions presented effectively and based on strong research and reading.
70-79% Extremely good work with presentation of a high standard. Evidence of strong knowledge and understanding together with some critical analysis and insight. Source material is used effectively to support arguments, ideas and solutions.
60-69% Very good presentation. Sound knowledge and understanding with an emerging ability to critically engage with and apply the concepts involved linking them to practice where appropriate. Good use of source material which supports most points clearly. Content is wholly relevant and is coherently structured.
50-59% Presentation is of a good standard but some shortcomings. Evidence of a sound knowledge base but limited critical and practical application of concepts and ideas. Content is largely relevant although points may not always be clear and structure may lack coherence. Contains some critical reflection and some use of source material to illustrate points.
40-49% Adequate presentation. The work is descriptive and/or lacks critical analysis where required but is relevant with limited though sufficient evidence of knowledge and understanding. There is some evidence of reading although arguments/ proposals/solutions often lack coherence and may be unsubstantiated by relevant source material or partially flawed. Links to practice are made where appropriate.
30-39%
Fail Poorly structured, incoherent and wholly descriptive work. Evidence of a weak knowledge base with some key aspects not addressed and use of irrelevant material. Flawed use of techniques. Limited evidence of appropriate reading and no evidence of critical thought. Little reference to practice where appropriate.
20-29%
Fail Very poorly structured, incoherent and wholly descriptive work. Evidence of a very weak knowledge base with many key omissions and much material irrelevant. Use of inappropriate or incorrect techniques. Very little evidence of appropriate reading and no evidence of critical thought. No links to practice where appropriate. To obtain a mark of 20% the work must show evidence of a genuine attempt to engage with the assessment requirements and with the subject matter.
0-19%
Fail The work is extremely poorly structured and presented. It demonstrates no real knowledge or understanding of key concepts and principles. Much material is irrelevant, incorrect or omitted. No evidence of critical thought. No effective use of supporting material. No links to practice where appropriate. Not a genuine attempt to engage with the assessment requirements and/or subject matter.

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