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Criteria 1: Discussion of theory 30% Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction Weighing of issues, debates and evidence for the theory. Inadequate understanding of the key concepts inherent in the theory Demonstrates basic description understanding of main concepts issues/debates related of the theory. Demonstrates good understanding of main concepts issues/debates related to the theory Provides a thorough understanding of the key concepts of the theory. Demonstrates high level critical analysis of key concepts related to theory – lucidly integrated. Criteria 2: Quote from reading text 5% Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction Relevance and succinctness of quote to the theory. Does not provide a quote from the prescribed reading. Provides a quote, which is not from the prescribed reading and/or the quote is not thoroughly contextualised. Integrates a quote from the prescribed reading that contextualizes and demonstrates the comp lexity of the theory. Thoughtful, concise quote that adds to understanding of the theory. Quote that elevates the journal entry and succinctly captures the issues being considered. Criteria 3: Choice of cont emporary criminal justice issue 10 % Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction Relevance of contemporary criminal justice issue. Unsatisfactory – irrelevant to the theory. Issue only somewhat relevant to the theory or student uses issue already discussed in class. Issue is relevant to the theory. May be similar to an issue already discussed in class. Thoughtful and considered choice of issue. The issue has not already been discussed in class, and the student has demonstrated considerable research skills in finding this issue. Thoughtful and considered choice of issue. The issue has not already been discussed in class, and the student has demonstrated considerable research skills in finding this issue. Issue is complex and multi -angled. Criteria 4: Evaluation of theory in explaining contemporary criminal justice issue 35 % Fail Pass Credit Distinction High D istinction Identifies strengths and weaknesses that can be used to understand the theory in relation to the issue presented. Inadequate understanding of strengths and weaknesses of the theory. Identifies at least one strength and one weakness of the theory and reflects on its relevance to the criminal justice issue. Addresses main strengths and weaknesses of the theory and reflects on their rel ev ance to the criminal justice issue. Provides a thorough exploration of the main strengths and weaknesses of the theory and reflects on their relevance to the criminal justice issue. Demonstrates high level critical understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the theory and reflects on their relevance to the criminal justice issue. Criteria 5: Structure & referencing 20% Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction Written expression: Outside of word -limit. Written expression generally unclear, with frequent grammatical/spelling/pu nctuation and sentence construction errors.

Academically unsuitable informal expression.

Meaning of the response difficult to read/follow. Within word -limit. Clarity of written expression adequate, although elements are present throughout which make the meaning less clear.

These may include: - spelling and punctuation; - sentence structure and order (syntax); - sentence grammar and informal expression. Meaning of the response generally able to be followed although some aspects unclear and detract from the whole response. Within word -limit. Clarity of written expression consistent, with good attempt at formal academic writing style - no colloquial language present. Meaning is largely clear and easily followed, with occas ional lapses. Response has been proof - read, with infrequent and minor spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or construction errors which do not detract from the whole response. Within word -limit. Clarity of written expression consistent, with formal academic writing style present. Meaning is clear and easily followed, with very few lapses.

Response has been proof -read, with infrequent and minor spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or construction errors Within word -limit. Sophisticated academic writing style with varied articulation of ideas and clarity of meaning.

Response has been skilfully proof - read and prepared with care and attention to detail. Structure: Disorganised or incoherent structure.

Has no introduction, body and conclusion Attempts to structure an essay following an academic structure but some elements (i.e. introduction or conclusion) may be missing Mostly clear academic structure with some elements (i.e. introduction or conclusion) requiring further development . Clear academic struc ture, all the elements are present and well developed Outstanding organisation, clear logical flow, each element of the academic structure contributes to a stronger argument Referencing & citations: WSU Harvard Style absent or very minimally and incorrectly attempted.

Citations/acknowledgem ents absent or minimally attempted and incorrectly applied.

Reference list absent or minimally applied/directly copied from non -compliant source. Internet sources absent or incorrectly cited. Attempt at WSU Harvard Style. Inconsistencies in citing paraphrased or quoted material. Some attempt at providing correctly formatted reference list. Some attempt at referencing Internet sources. Compliance with WSU Harvard Styl e, with some minor inconsistencies in referencing and citations.

Paraphrasing consistently acknowledged, and correctly cited with only minor inconsistencies. All sources, including Internet sources, mostly correctly cited in Reference list. Compliance wit h WSU Harvard Style, with consistently correct referencing and citations. All quotations and paraphrasing acknowledged, and correctly cited. All sources, including Internet sources, correctly cited in Reference list. Complete compliance with WSU Harvard Style, with consistently correct referencing and citations. All quotations and paraphrasing skilfully acknowledged, and correctly cited. All sources, including Internet sources, correctly cited in Reference list.