Unit 2 – Discussion Board (75 points)
Due: Tue, Jul 8 |
Description
In your own words, answer this unit’s discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum 300 words), and respond to at least 2 peers’ postings (recommended minimum 75 words).
After you have reviewed the Assignment Details below, click the Launch Discussion Board link under the Assignments tab for this unit to open the Discussion Board and make your post.
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Assignment Details
You are a criminal intelligence analyst in a major crimes unit. Your unit handles some of the most horrendous crimes that occur in your jurisdiction. Recently, a case involving extreme violence resulting in deaths and sexual assaults has been opened, and it appears to be the work of a serial killer and rapist. Some of the crimes are so horrible that the detectives have come to you because they feel like the offender must be insane. In a discussion, most are concerned that even though the offender has committed these horrible crimes, he will not end up going to jail because he is insane.
The Major Crimes Commander knows that you have recently taken legal training on insanity versus competency and feels that you would best be able to speak to their unit and explain the differences between legal insanity and clinical insanity (based on the psychopathology of the suspect).
Focus your discussion on the following:
Describe 2 different scenarios in which one offender’s actions indicate that they are clinically insane and that they demonstrated that they are legally insane as well and not competent to stand trial.
In the second scenario, the offender’s actions clearly indicate that they are clinically insane, but actions during and following the crime appear to indicate that they are legally sane and competent to stand trial.
Review the main postings of others in the class, and respond to a minimum of 2 different classmates’ postings with your viewpoint on the offender’s legal competency to stand trial.
Do you believe the findings of your classmates on their scenarios? Why or why not?
Discussion Board Reminders:
Must have three posts: A Main Post and two replies to peers.
First post: Either your main post or a reply to others must be posted before midnight CT (Central time) on Friday of each week.
Second and third post: Must be posted on a different day from the first post.
Connect to Content: At least one post must refer to course learning materials. See the Academic Resource on Discussion Boards for help with connecting to the content.
Engaging in Class Discussions: For more information on making the most of your class dialog, review the Academic Resource on Discussion Boards.
Grading Rubric
Assignment Criteria
Proficient Descriptor
Points
Quality of Main Post
Student’s main post meets or exceeds the following requirements:
Responds completely to all of parts of discussion question (7 points)
Communicates content information accurately and/or logically (6 points)
Delivers a thoughtful response, demonstrating insights and reflections (6 points)
Connects to both key content concepts and personal experiences (6 points)
/38 pts.
Response to Peers
Responds to a minimum of 2 peers (10 points per response)
Substantive response (5 points)
Furthers the conversation with peers. Examples could include the following (5 points):
Provides additional resources
Connects to key concepts
Shares personal or professional experiences
Contributes new information or perspective
Presents a competing viewpoint
/30 pts.
Support from Learning Resources
At least one post refers to course learning resources. /3 pts.
Professional Writing
Response is well-organized, clear, and free of grammatical and mechanical errors.
Posts demonstrate courtesy and respect for others.
/4 pts.
Total /75 pts.
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