“ Discuss the relevance of using a historical perspective to understand the current level of Indigenous Aboriginal youth contact with the contemporary juvenile justice system. “
Assessment Essay (1,500 words)
Worth: 40%
Submission
The essay is to be submitted online via the Turnitin link. Hardcopies will NOT be accepted. Emailed assignments will NOT be accepted.
Late penalty:
If the assignment is submitted (without an approved extension) after the due date and time, it will attract a late penalty of 10% per day (including weekends) up to a maximum of 10 days, at which time the penalty will be 100% of what the assignment is worth.
Description
Question:
“ Discuss the relevance of using a historical perspective to understand the current level of Indigenous Aboriginal youth contact with the contemporary juvenile justice system. “
A list of required reading the essay question can be located in the ‘Assessments’ folder on the unit’s site.
You are to use the required readings plus five scholarly sources of your own choosing to inform your response to the essay question.
Your written response to the essay question will be submitted in essay format using the 1,500 (+/ 10% leniency) word limit. It would be appropriate to use headings to signal the way you will direct your analysis and discussion, however you must use a formal writing style with correct referencing using the Harvard system. In the essay you should:
- Use a minimum of five scholarly sources (e.g. Journal articles, book chapters and respected
government websites).
- You must acknowledge the ideas of others, reference direct quotes properly using the Harvard
referencing system and include a reference list at the end (not included in the word count).
- Viewpoints need to be substantiated using relevant literature, empirical evidence, and convincing
argumentation.
- The task must be wordprocessed, doubled spaced and use a 12pt font.
- You must also retain an electronic or hard copy of your submission as dictated by University
Assessment Policy
The following sections should be included in your essay:
Introduction: Orients the reader to the topic, previewing the stages of the essay, and, clarifying the writer’s position.
School of Social Sciences and Psychology Unit Outline or Learning Guide
6 Body paragraphs: The body consists of a logically sequenced series of paragraphs that develops the essay topic. Each paragraph should express one key idea that relates to your analysis. Begin the paragraph by introducing this key idea and then explain and elaborate on the idea using relevant literature and research.
Try to use sentences that connect each paragraph to one another by linking ideas and lines of argument.
Conclusion: Restates the major argument developed in the essay. Briefly summarise major points and implications for future interventions.
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