Discuss two strengths and two weaknesses of each of the various measures of crime

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CCJS 100 6980 Introduction to Criminal Justice (2215)

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In week 2, you learned about the various ways in which we are made aware of crime and the different strengths and weaknesses of each of these methods of gathering crime statistics. You have also learned about how crime is defined can impact the overall perception and knowledge of crime.

Directions: With the readings from week 1 and 2 in mind, answer each of the following questions. Be sure to fully answer each part of every question.

1. Discuss the different views (I.e., interactionist, consensus, conflict) that influence how crime is defined. Which do you think is the best definition and why? Your “why” should be supported with facts.

2. Discuss two strengths and two weaknesses of each of the various measures of crime. Which method do you think is best and why?

3. Discuss two ways in which you think we can lessen the dark figure of crime.

4. Based on your answers to questions 1-3, propose a new way in which you think crime data should be collected. * note- this question involves critical thinking and should be your unique idea. You should, however, use course material to back up your thoughts.

Format Directions:

Paper must be double spaced, 11 or 12 pt font and 1”margins all around.

All APA 7th edition format requirements must be followed (cover page, in text citations, reference page). Refer to APA/UMGC – learning resources found in the content page of this course. You must have resources to support your thoughts/opinions/information. These must be cited both in text as well as at the end of the document. Your paper should not contain direct quotes, sourced material must be paraphrased. This should NOT be in flowing prose- you should answer in 1, 2, 3, 4 format

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Criteria Exceeds Expectations

Meets Expectations

Approaching Expectations

Below Expectations

Criterion Score

Content 20 points

Student

discussed in

detail the

interactionist,

consensus and

conflict

definitions and

showed

exemplary

command of

subject as

demonstrated in

their discussion

of each

definition

Student provided

an opinion on

which is the best

definition and

why and

supported their

opinion with 3 or

more resources;

demonstrated

evidence

influenced

opinion

Student gave

two strengths

and two

weaknesses of

the UCR, NIBRS,

NCVS, and self-

report surveys

and supported

these with 3 or

more resources;

17.9 points

Student

discussed the

interactionist,

consensus and

conflict

definitions and

displayed critical

thinking as

displayed by

some discussion

of each

definition.

Student provided

an opinion on

which is the best

definition of why

and supported

their opinion

with 2 or more

resources;

demonstrated

evidence

influenced

opinion.

Student gave

two strengths

and two

weaknesses of

the UCR, NIBRS,

NCVS, and self

report surveys

and supported

these with one

resources;

student provided

opinion as to

which is best and

15.9 points

Student

discussed each

definition but

shows limited

command of

subject as

demonstrated in

their discussion.

Student provided

a limited opinion,

or unsupported

opinion of which

definition is best;

used 1 or less

resources

Student

suggested non-

supported

strengths and

weaknesses; did

not discuss each

of the required;

used 1 or less

resources;

provided limited

opinion and used

1 or less

resources.

Student

demonstrated

limited thought

on policies to

less then dark

figure of crime;

did not base

opinion off of

resource; did not

13.9 points

Did not fulfill

one or more

requirements for

this assignment.

Points available

D: 12-13.9

Points available

F: 0 -11.9

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Criteria Exceeds Expectations

Meets Expectations

Approaching Expectations

Below Expectations

Criterion Score

Student provided

opinion as to

which is best and

why and

supported their

opinion with 3 or

more resources.

Student

displayed

exceptional

understanding of

each as

evidenced by the

strengths and

weaknesses and

opinion and

resources chosen

to support

opinion.

Student

proposed two

ways in which

the dark figure of

crime could be

lessened and

based their ideas

off of 3 or more

resources and

integrated

material to

critically think

and propose

their opinion.

Student

demonstrated

critical thinking

and proposed an

evidence based

opinion with 3 or

more resources

to suggest the

way in which

crime data

should be

collected

why and

supported their

opinion with 2

resources;

student

displayed a solid

understanding of

each as

evidences by

their answers

and chosen

resources.

Student

proposed two

ways in which

the dark figure of

crime could be

lessened and

based their ideas

off of 2

resources and

integrated

material to

critically think

and propose

their opinion.

Student

demonstrated

critical thinking

and proposed an

evidence based

opinion with 2

resources to

suggest the way

in which crime

data should be

collected

Student

displayed critical

thinking;

command of

subject and used

2 or more

resources to

inform their

thoughts.

Points

available: 16-

17.9

integrate

material to

support their

thoughts.

Opinion is

minimally

supported by

resources and

ideas as to how

to better collect

crime data

demonstrates

lack of critical

thinking/underst

anding of

material/issues

with crime data

techniques

Student

minimally

displayed critical

thinking;

demonstrated

minimal

command of

subject and used

1 or less

resources to

inform their

thoughts.

Points available:

14-15.9

 

 

Total / 30

/ 10

Criteria Exceeds Expectations

Meets Expectations

Approaching Expectations

Below Expectations

Criterion Score

Format/Gram

mar/Spelling/

Timeliness

Student

displayed

exemplary

critical thinking;

superior

command of

subject and used

3 or more

resources to

inform their

thoughts.

Points

available: 18-20

10 points

Student followed

APA format

correctly (Cover

page, in text

citations and

reference page)

Student followed

all format

directions for

this assignment

Student had no

more than 1

grammar or

spelling error

Student

submitted

assignment on

time

Points available:

9-10

8.9 points

Student mostly

used APA format

correctly but

does have one or

more errors

(Cover page, in

text citations and

reference page)

 

Student mostly

followed all

format directions

for this

assignment but

has 1 or more

errors.

Student

submitted

assignment on

time

Points

available: 8-8.9

7.9 points

Student did not

follow APA

format correctly

and has more

than one error

(Cover page, in

text citations and

reference page)

Student mostly

followed the

format directions

for this

assignment but

has more than 2

errors.

Student

submitted

assignment on

time or within 2

days of the

deadline passing

Points

available: 7-7.9

6.9 points

Did not

fulfill format/gra

mmar/spelling/ti

meliness

expectations for

this assignment

Assignment was

5 or more days

past due.

Points available

D: 6-6.9

Points available

F: 0-5.9

 

 

Overall Score

Exceeds

Expectations –

Equivalent to an A 27 points minimum

Meets

Expectations –

Equivalent to an B 24 points minimum

Approaching

Expectations –

Equivalent to an C 21 points minimum

Below Expectations –

Equivalent to a D or

an F 0 points minimum