Unit 2 – Individual Project (125 points)
Due: Tue, Nov 25 |
Description
Assignment Details
In your Unit 1 Individual Project, you wrote a problem statement that describes an identified issue in the criminal justice system. For your Unit 2 Individual Project, you will create a 2-3 minute video presentation where you brief and critically evaluate the identified issue(s). Do not exceed 3 minutes because the presentation is just an overview. Your target audience could hypothetically include any of the following people:
Police chief, county sheriff, state patrol superintendent, or their senior staff members
Correctional director or senior staff members
City or county commissioners
State or federal legislators
College professors or high school administrators and teachers
Community stakeholders such as nonprofit CEOs, business owners, substance abuse or mental health counselors, taxpayers, community organizations, students, and so on
When you create your video, consider the standards that newscasters use on TV. They do the following:
Dress professionally.
Speak clearly and do not use slang or jargon.
Make eye contact by looking into the camera (not the entire time).
Read from a prepared script, instead of committing everything to memory, even though you cannot tell that they are actually reading. It takes practice to do this.
They report only a basic outline of stories, problems and news. They provide just enough information, to allow the audience to understand an overview of what is being reported.
Review these instructions for creating a video. In your video presentation, you will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Concept: Is the video presentation academically understandable, clear and concise?
Identified Problem: Is a specific problem identified or is it ambiguous? Is the concern justified? Why?
Information: Is enough information provided for viewers to understand an overview of the issue(s)?
Diction: Did the student articulate the issues without using slang, jargon or unprofessional terms?
Attire: Is the presenter dressed professionally i.e., no gym clothes, T-shirts with logos, sleepwear, and so on. The attire should be as if you are applying for a professional job interview.
Image: Does the video capture the head and upper shoulders of the presenter?
There are many different ways that you can create a video of your presentation. For example, you may use a cellphone, a laptop or any other video recording device that is available. Click here to see general suggestions for recording your presentation.
Please submit your assignment.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
This assignment, along with the Unit 4 Individual Project, will also be assessed using Signature Assessment criteria for the purpose of internal review of the degree program.
References
Cambridge Dictionary. (n.d.a). Articulate. In Cambridge Dictionary. Retrieved March 3, 2023, from https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/articulate
Cambridge Dictionary. (n.d.b). Overview. In Cambridge Dictionary. Retrieved March 3, 2023, from https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/overview
Collins Online Dictionary. (n.d.a). Script. In Collinsdictionary.com. Retrieved March 3, 2023, from https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/script
Collins Online Dictionary. (n.d.b). Stakeholder. In Collinsdictionary.com. Retrieved March 3, 2023, from https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/stakeholder
Dictionary.com. (n.d.a). Concise. In Dictionary.com. Retrieved March 3, 2023, from https://www.dictionary.com/browse/concise
Dictionary.com. (n.d.b). Diction. In Dictionary.com. Retrieved March 3, 2023, from https://www.dictionary.com/browse/diction
The Free Dictionary. (n.d.a). Briefing. In The Free Dictionary. Retrieved March 3, 2023, from https://www.thefreedictionary.com/briefing
The Free Dictionary. (n.d.b). Jargon. In The Free Dictionary. Retrieved March 3, 2023, from https://www.thefreedictionary.com/jargon
Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Ambiguous. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved March 3, 2023, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ambiguous
Assignment Rubric
Criterion 1: Identified Problem
Points Possible:
50
50 points
The student identifies the problem, discusses how it affects the community and so on, and discusses why the concern is justified; accurate and complete understanding of the material.
40 points
Assignment falls slightly short of expectations or is missing minor components; accurate but incomplete presentation of major points.
30 points
Assignment falls short of expectations or is missing significant components; some misunderstandings or gaps in key areas.
20 points
Major assignment components are missing or significantly miss assignment expectations; significant misunderstandings in key areas.
10 points
Assignment does not address deliverables; little to no evidence of understanding of the material; cannot discern the issue from the presentation.
0 points
Failed to submit or submission completely failed to address criteria.
Criterion 2: Concept
Points Possible:
25
25 points
The presenter’s position is clear and concise and has a logical layout or flow to it. The presentation is understandable.
20 points
The presenter’s position and intent are generally clear, and the layout lacks some logic.
15 points
The presentation falls slightly short of expectations or is missing some clarity, logic, or conciseness.
10 points
Major presentation components are missing, so the presenter’s position is somewhat unclear.
5 points
The presentation is not understandable and lacks a logical or cohesive flow. The presenter’s intent is not clear.
0 points
Failed to submit or submission completely failed to address criteria.
Criterion 3: Information
Points Possible:
25
25 points
The student fully supports the presentation with information and/or examples, as appropriate.
20 points
The student supports the presentation with information, but there are minor gaps; provided some supporting theories or examples.
15 points
The student generally supports the presentation but misses key information; presentation is weakly supported with examples.
10 points
The student marginally supports the presentation; presentation provides only minimal underlying support, information, or examples.
5 points
The student does not support the presentation; presentation lacks necessary corroborative support, information, or examples.
0 points
Failed to submit or submission completely failed to address criteria.
Criterion 4: Diction
Points Possible:
12.5
12.5 points
The presenter clearly articulated the issues without the use of slang, jargon, or unprofessional language.
10 points
The presenter articulated the issues somewhat clearly, and there was no use of slang, jargon, or unprofessional language.
7.5 points
The presenter marginally articulated the issues, and there was little or no use of slang, jargon, or unprofessional language.
5 points
The presenter struggled to articulate the issues, and there was little or no use of slang, jargon, or unprofessional language.
2.5 points
The presenter did not adequately articulate the issues, and there was occasional use of slang, jargon, or unprofessional language.
0 points
Failed to submit or submission completely failed to address criteria.
Criterion 5: Attire
Points Possible:
6.25
6.25 points
The presenter was professionally dressed, as if appearing for a job interview. No casual attire was worn.
5 points
The presenter was adequately dressed, as if appearing for a job interview.
3.75 points
The presenter was somewhat professionally dressed.
2.5 points
The presenter wore casual clothes for a professional presentation.
1.25 points
The presenter was not dressed for a professional interview. At least one of the following was visible: gym clothes, T-shirt with logo or lettering, sleepwear, or other nonbusiness attire.
0 points
Failed to submit or submission completely failed to address criteria.
Criterion 6: Image
Points Possible:
6.25
6.25 points
The video clearly captures the head and upper shoulders of the presenter; the presenter is consistently centered in the image.
5 points
The video captures the head and upper shoulders of the presenter; the presenter is mostly centered in the image.
3.75 points
The video adequately captures the head and upper shoulders of the presenter; the presenter is not consistently centered in the image.
2.5 points
The video marginally captures the head and upper shoulders of the presenter; the presenter is not consistently centered or steady in the image.
1.25 points
The video does not clearly capture the head and upper shoulders of the presenter; the presenter is not centered in the image or is moving in and out of the film.
0 points
Failed to submit or submission completely failed to address criteria.
Total Points Possible: 125
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