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Talk to an Expert| Category | adad | Subject | Social Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | University College Dublin | Module Title | A8SS005 Applied Criminology |
Assignment Task Required:
Four recently-published reports on five inspections by Ireland’s Chief Inspector of Prisons paint a stark picture of conditions across the prison system. The reports pinpoint overcrowding as a central driver of degrading living conditions, restricted regimes and curtailed access to healthcare and rehabilitation.
The learner will be required to undertake a review of the reports referred below and critically assess the contents of these reports.
Assignment Criteria
| Criteria |
Excellent (70% +) |
Very Good (60-69) |
Good (50-59) |
Sufficient (40-49) |
Fail (Below 40%) |
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Independent research 20% |
Excellent research question on illicit drugs use and drugs-related crime, clear relevance to module and assignment task.
Excellent choice of interviewee and development of relevant questions for the specific interviewee. High number of quality sources identified and utilised, linking interview content with criminological theory. Detailed, logical presentation of analysis of interview. |
Very good research question chosen, relevant to module and assignment task.
Very good choice of interviewee and development of interview questions. Good number of quality sources identified and utilised. Detailed, logical presentation of findings, with only minor omissions or errors. |
Good research question chosen, reasonably relevant to module and assignment task.
Good choice of interviewee and development of relevant questions. Some relatively good quality sources identified and utilised. Fairly clear presentation of findings, with some omissions, errors or lack of clarity. |
The research question chosen and choice of interviewee somewhat relevant to module and assignment task.
Small number of sources identified and utilised, some of which are reliable. Brief, vague or rambling presentation of empirical findings, which nonetheless address some key issues. Some omissions and errors throughout this section. |
Poor and irrelevant example choice of research question and interviewee, in terms of the assignment task.
No reliable sources utilised. Unclear outline of findings, which do not relate to the set task. |
| Analysis and understanding of theoretical concepts and frameworks
60%
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The project report clearly demonstrates excellent understanding of the relevant systems and frameworks and specifically applicable to the interview/ee.
Succinct summary of interview. Excellent analytical skills employed in the analysis of the interview. Major points are stated clearly and coherently and are well supported with evidence. High level of development of argumentation present throughout. The theory / concept referred to is highly relevant and adequately presented. Journal articles and primary texts are highly appropriately utilised. Reflects exceptional quality. . |
The report clearly demonstrates very good understanding of systems and frameworks which are relevant to the specific area chosen.
Good, clear summary of interview. Very good analytical skills presented in the report, which presents a fine analysis and conclusion of the content of the interview. Journal articles and primary texts are referred to where relevant. Evidence of adequate level of analysis. |
The report demonstrates some good understanding of the relevant theoretical frameworks and concepts, with minor omissions or errors.
These should be correctly aligned with the role of the interviewee. Some good analytical skills employed in the report. Major points addressed, but not well supported with evidence. The content of the interview referred to is somehow relevant, but there might be some mistakes in its presentation. Development of points inadequate, some circular reasoning present. Some development of argumentation is visible, with mistakes. The work is slightly too long or too short (>10%) |
The project report is incomplete.
Major points are not clear and / or persuasive, there is much circular reasoning present or very loose argumentation. Writing remains vague or imprecise. No alignment throughout the piece. Uses bullet points and points/concepts/ideas are not developed properly. Poor attempt at presentation and analysis of interview. There are some hints to a theory/concept, but this remains underdeveloped. The work is too long or too short (>20%).
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A fail grade means the learner has not completed the set task. No attempt made at analysis of material.
Lack of clear presentation of interview and analysis. Attempt to use theory/concept highly inaccurate or absent. The work is much too short or much too long (>30%).
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| Sources and References
10% |
Evidence of having read widely, and ability to integrate the same relevantly & appropriately.
There is clear evidence of utilising the required and recommended readings. Sources are very relevant, high quality, legitimate and current. Correct referencing throughout. |
The range and quantity of sources are very good but not excellent.
Sources are relevant, of very good quality, legitimate and mostly current. There is some evidence of utilising the required and recommended readings. Mostly correct referencing. |
Range & quantity of sources restricted.
Sources only partly relevant. An attempt to utilise class material, required and recommended readings is noticeable. Referencing is sometimes incorrect. |
Poor quantity and quality of sources (only one). Use of non-peer reviewed academic sources. An attempt to utilise class material, required and recommended readings is not successful.
Content based on popular websites. Referencing provided, but often incorrect. |
No sources utilised.
No references provided in text or/and at the end of the work. |
| Academic Style
10% |
Excellent structure throughout. Grammatical and spelling errors are minimal and do not distract in any way from the points made. The answer is written in a formal academic style, with relevant linking and signalling words, using appropriate register and vocabulary. Tautology is successfully avoided. The language is highly precise and not generic. |
The answer can contain occasional errors in spelling and grammar, but these will not have an impact on understanding.
It will be punctuated effectively, although there may be mistakes in places. The answer is written in a formal academic style, but with some occasional mistakes. The transitions between sections are missing occasionally. There is an occasional generic or vague passage. |
Punctuation is used, although there are occasional grammatical and spelling mistakes that distract the reader, making the intended meaning unclear at times.
There is a good effort to use formal academic style. The transitions between sections may be sometimes missing. The vocabulary utilised may be sometimes vague or imprecise. There is a good attempt to avoid vague or generic fragments, but with occasional omissions. |
There may be numerous spelling mistakes, poor punctuation and incomplete sentences, making the answer in some fragments difficult to understand.
There is some effort to use formal academic style. The vocabulary is quite restricted and sometimes too vague or imprecise. The transitions between sections are often missing. There is an attempt to avoid vague or generic fragments visible, but frequently unsuccessful.
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The spelling, grammar and punctuation mistakes make the answer incomprehensible. Writing is incoherent. The academic language utilised is too vague and meaningless or there is no attempt to use formal academic style. There are no transitions between sections.
No attempt to use features of academic writing No attempt to appropriately structure the essay. |
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