Restorative Justice Essay
THE BRIEF/INSTRUCTIONS
• For this assessment you will be required to produce and submit a 1500 word essay on Restorative Justice in one of the following topic areas: Hate Crime, Juvenile crime and antisocial behaviour, Intimate Partner Violence. Your assessment should conform to APA style in terms of formatting and referencing
• For details of the assessment, including the question options, please see the Module Handbook
DETAILS
Assess the value of restorative justice practices in ONE of the following three areas:
1) Hate Crime
The essay should show evidence of a critical evaluation of the psychological research evidence
available. Essays will be assessed according to the six standard Undergraduate Assessment Marking Criteria: (1) Relevance; (2) Quality of Argumentation; (3) Originality; (4) Knowledge and Content; (5) Quality of Explanation; (6) Style.
• This assessment is testing Learning Outcomes 1 to 4:
1. Retrieve, select and critically review relevant scholarship and psychological research in relation to the impact of crime and its consequences in an independent fashion.
2. Critically discuss the practical applications of psychological research on the impact and consequences of crime in forensic and clinical settings.
3. Critically discuss the aetiology of the problems underlying crime in society and the impact on victims of crime.
4. Critically evaluate the efficacy of psychological theory in relation to crime impacts and consequences.
PREPARATION FOR THE ASSESSMENT
• Alongside your independent study, the teaching/development activities that support this assessment are:
Lecture: Restorative Justice
Lecture: Antisocial behaviour and rioting
Lecture: Hate crime
Lecture: Intimate partner violence
Seminar: Restorative Justice
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Learning Outcomes have been addressed
Similarity check via Turn-it-in (and checked the nature of any similarities)
Referencing accuracy according to provided guide
Grammar
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Word count (or other length limitation as described in the brief)
Grading Rubrics
| Critical Elements | Distinguished
(100%) |
Proficient
(85%) |
Basic
(70%) |
Below Expectations
(50%) |
Non-Performance
(0%) |
| Thesis Statement | Raises the strongest objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is strongly grounded in researach and logical reasoning. | Raises a plausible objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is mostly grounded in research and logical reasoning.
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Raises an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is somewhat grounded in research and logical reasoning. | Attempts to raise an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is minimally grounded in research and logical reasoning.
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The objection to the thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. |
| Counter Argument | Provides a astrong, thorough rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal effectively demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and applies the principles of charity and accuracy.
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Provides a rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal mostly demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and mostly applies the principles of charity and accuracy.
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Provides a limited rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal somewhat demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and somewhat applies the principles of charity and accuracy.
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Attempts to provide a rebuttal to the objection; however, the rebuttal minimally demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and does not apply the principles of charity and accuracy.
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The rebuttal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. |
| Conclusion | – Provides clear and concise closing remarks that comprehensively summarize the essay. The remarks consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem.
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Provides closing remarks that summarize the essay. The remarks mostly consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are somewhat unclear.
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Provides closing remarks that minimally summarizes the essay. The remarks minimally consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problems. The closing remarks are unclear and/or vague.
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Attempts to provide closing remarks that summarize the essay, however, the remarks do not consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are unclear and vague. | The closing remarks are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
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| Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing
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Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.
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Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly. | Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.
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Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.
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The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
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| Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
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– Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
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Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand | Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.
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Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.
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The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
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| Written Communication: Required Formatting
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Accurately uses required formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
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Exhibits required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. | Exhibits limited knowledge of required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all requirements.
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Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of required formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as required style. |
