Complete the following tasks:
1. Briefly summarise the
sentence thatyou chose for the virtual offender andwhy you chose this. That is,discuss the
philosophical(or theoretical) justificationfor this sentence (or aspects thereof). [estimated max. 300 words]
2. Do the same in relation tothe sentence given by the Judge or Magistratein the on-line scenario.[estimated max. 300 words]
3.Apply the arguments presented byKemshall (Reading 10), Hannah-Moffat (Reading 11), and Worrall and Hoy (textbook)in order tocritique the
risk assessment aspect of theon-line scenario.[estimated max. 1,000 words]
4. Critically reflect uponthe effects of
gender and diversity (or 'race') in relation to the criminal justice /correctionalresponse toyour selected case, including thequestions that are available to you to 'ask' the virtual offender, the sentencingoptions available, the 'advice' commentary, and so on.As emphasised in the Study Guide, this will mean focusing on, identifying andcritiquing theimplicit social and cultural meanings and assumptions. [estimated max. 1,000 words]
Rationale
- to provide opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of concepts, principles and issues covered in Units 1 - 10;
- to review key concepts and facilitate understanding of these through application to a 'real' case and contemporary issues;
- to test your ability to think critically and use theory and ideas to form a coherent line of argument; and
- to practice, develop and test your ability to analyse and explore complex issues in a clear and coherent written form.
Marking criteria
- Demonstrated understanding of relevant literature, theory and issues including identification and applicationof key concepts.
- Appropriate use of essential reading materials (prescribed text and other set / essential readings), as demonstrated through content, citations and referencing.
- Evidence of critical and independent thought (using own words, critiquing and analysing rather than describing/summarising, etc).
- Accurate referencing,using APA(6th edn.) style of referencing,including consistent acknowledgement of source material (both ideas and words).
- Quality of overall presentation (legibility, structure/organisation of material, clarity of written expression, grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc).