Description: Total Possible Score: 10.00 Distinguished - Provides a thoughtful prediction of strangers’ description of a criminal. The prediction clearly references the required video. Proficient - Provides a clear prediction of strangers’ description of a criminal. The prediction references the required video. Basic - Provides a prediction of strangers’ description of a criminal. The prediction is limited or makes minimal reference to the required video. Below Expectations - Provides a narrow prediction of strangers’ description of a criminal. The prediction is somewhat biased or makes no reference to the required video. Non-Performance - The prediction of the strangers’ description of a criminal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. Distinguished - Thoroughly describes how society defines crime and provides a comprehensive explanation of how the definition is reached. The description and explanation are clearly supported by research. Proficient - Describes how society defines crime and provides an explanation of how the definition is reached. The description and explanation are supported by research. Basic - Minimally describes how society defines crime and provides a limited explanation of how the definition is reached. The description and explanation are somewhat supported by research or may be missing pertinent details. Below Expectations - Attempts to describes how society defines crime and explain how the definition is reached; however, description and explanation are not supported by research, missing significant details, and/or are biased. Non-Performance - The description and explanation of societal definition of crime are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions. Distinguished - Provides a clear and accurate statement of crime. The statement is illustrated with little room for argument. Proficient - Provides a mostly accurate statement of crime. The statement is illustrated with some evident holes in the argument. Basic - Provides a mostly somewhat accurate statement of crime. The statement is illustrated with evident holes in the argument. Below Expectations - Statement of crime is provided. The statement is weakly illustrated and easily refuted. Non-Performance - The statement and illustration of crime is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. Distinguished - Presents a widely held myth about crime and society, thoroughly explains why it is a myth, and why it is difficult to abandon. The explanation is supported by research. Proficient - Presents a widely held myth about crime and society, explains why it is a myth and why it is difficult to abandon. The explanation is supported by research but may need further development. Basic - Presents a myth about crime and society provides a brief explanation of why it is a myth, and why it is difficult to abandon. The ex ...

1. Description:
Total Possible Score: 10.00
Distinguished - Provides a thoughtful prediction of strangers’
description of a criminal. The prediction clearly references the
required video.
Proficient - Provides a clear prediction of strangers’ description
of a criminal. The prediction references the required video.
Basic - Provides a prediction of strangers’ description of a
criminal. The prediction is limited or makes minimal reference
to the
required video.
Below Expectations - Provides a narrow prediction of strangers’
description of a criminal. The prediction is somewhat biased or
makes no reference to the required video.
Non-Performance - The prediction of the strangers’ description
of a criminal is either nonexistent or lacks the components
described in the assignment instructions.
Distinguished - Thoroughly describes how society defines crime
and provides a comprehensive explanation of how the definition
is reached. The description and explanation are clearly
supported by research.
Proficient - Describes how society defines crime and provides
an explanation of how the definition is reached. The description
and explanation are supported by research.

2. Basic - Minimally describes how society defines crime and
provides a limited explanation of how the definition is reached.
The
description and explanation are somewhat supported by research
or may be missing pertinent details.
Below Expectations - Attempts to describes how society defines
crime and explain how the definition is reached; however,
description and explanation are not supported by research,
missing significant details, and/or are biased.
Non-Performance - The description and explanation of societal
definition of crime are either nonexistent or lack the
components
described in the assignment instructions.
Distinguished - Provides a clear and accurate statement of
crime. The statement is illustrated with little room for
argument.
Proficient - Provides a mostly accurate statement of crime. The
statement is illustrated with some evident holes in the argument.
Basic - Provides a mostly somewhat accurate statement of
crime. The statement is illustrated with evident holes in the
argument.
Below Expectations - Statement of crime is provided. The
statement is weakly illustrated and easily refuted.
Non-Performance - The statement and illustration of crime is
either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the
assignment instructions.
Distinguished - Presents a widely held myth about crime and

3. society, thoroughly explains why it is a myth, and why it is
difficult to
abandon. The explanation is supported by research.
Proficient - Presents a widely held myth about crime and
society, explains why it is a myth and why it is difficult to
abandon. The
explanation is supported by research but may need further
development.
Basic - Presents a myth about crime and society provides a brief
explanation of why it is a myth, and why it is difficult to
abandon. The explanation of myth may not be clearly presented
or is presented with bias.
Below Expectations - Presents a myth about crime and society
but explanation of how we know it is a myth, and why it is
difficult
to abandon is vague, biased, and/or not supported by research.
Non-Performance - The explanation of a myth is either
nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment
instructions.
SOC305.W3A1.10.2016
Predicts Strangers’ Descriptions Concerning Criminals Total:
2.00
Describes How Society Defines Crime and Explains How the
Definition is
Reached.
Total: 2.00
Provides a Statement and Illustration of Crime Total: 2.00

4. Presents an Example of a Myth about Crime and Society Total:
2.00
Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains in detail
the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information
necessary for a full understanding.
Proficient - Clearly explains in detail the issue to be considered,
delivering enough relevant information for an adequate
understanding.
Basic - Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, delivering
minimal information for a basic understanding.
Below Expectations - Briefly recognizes the issue to be
considered, but may not deliver additional information
necessary for a
basic understanding.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical application of
organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the
writing is
evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or
paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs.
Paper
flows smoothly.
Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization
and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for
the

5. most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some
problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and
quotes.
Paper flows somewhat smoothly.
Basic - Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization
and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the
writing is somewhat evident, but may not be integrated
throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the
blending
of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow
smoothly in all sections.
Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content
is extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear.
There
is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes.
Paper does not flow smoothly when read.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and
organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and
grammar.
Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.
Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax
and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work
contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to
understand.
Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics,
such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few
errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

6. Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of
syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written
work
contains major errors, which distract the reader.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently
throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper.
However, layout contains a few minor errors.
Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout
the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.
Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA
formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout
difficult to
distinguish as APA.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Distinguished - The paper meets the specific page requirement
stipulated in the assignment description.
Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirement
stipulated in the assignment description.
Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement
stipulated in the assignment description.
Below Expectations - A fraction of the page requirement is
completed.

7. Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues Total: 0.50
Written Communication: Context and Purpose of Writing Total:
0.50
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 0.25
APA Formatting Total: 0.25
Page Requirement Total: 0.25
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of
scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support
ideas. All
sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly
within the body of the assignment.
Proficient - Uses required number of scholarly sources to
support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and
cited
correctly within the body of the assignment.
Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support
ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on
the reference page are used within the body of the assignment.
Citations may not be formatted correctly.
Below Expectations - Uses inadequate number of sources that
provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be

8. scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used
within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted
correctly.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Source Requirement Total: 0.25
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Myths and Reality of Crime
As we learn in the video, Crimes of the Powerful
(https://secure.films.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?
Token=47476&aid=18596&loid=137445&Plt=FOD&w=320&h=
240) , our justice system tends to focus on
street crime, often ignoring much more significant problems
such as white-collar, corporate, and state
crime. The video also discusses euthanasia, although the point
of this reference is to illustrate how the
law can be used as a tool for social change. The video also
discusses moral values with a focus on
media coverage of harm to children. Laws have changed in
direct response to these incidents and the

9. resulting media coverage. In effect, this coverage becomes an
engine for social change. The video
ends with a discussion of crime theory, reminding us that many
criminological theories fall short when
applied to people with wealth and high status.
Write a paper discussing the myths and realities of crime.
Please elaborate on the following points in
your essay:
• Imagine asking 100 strangers to describe a criminal. Predict
whether those descriptions would
be likely to focus on street criminals, or the variety of topics
covered in this video.
• Describe how society defines crime. Do not provide a
definition – instead, explain how the
definition is reached.
• Discuss how society decides what to define as a crime.
• Present a clear statement about a particular crime, something
we know to be absolutely true.
Illustrate how we know that this is an accurate statement.
• Present an example of a widely held myth or misconception
about crime and society.
Determine how we know that this is a myth. Explain why this
myth is so difficult to abandon.

10. The paper must be three to four pages in length and formatted
according to APA style. You must use at
least two scholarly resources other than the textbook to support
your claims and sub-claims. Cite your
resources in text and on the reference page. For information
regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit
the Ashford Writing Center, within the Learning Resources tab
on the left navigation toolbar, in your
online course.
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14. SOC305: Crime & Society (BLE1914A)
WEEK THREE ASSIGNMENT
Hello Class!
This week we have an essay assignment. It is based on Myths
and
Reality of Crime.
You will watch the video, Crimes of the Powerful (click on the
link to
the external site.) and write your paper based on the video, our
course readings, and outside related scholarly sources.
Our justice system tends to focus on street crime, often ignoring
much more significant problems such as white-collar, corporate,
and
state crime. The video also discusses euthanasia, although the
point
of this reference is to illustrate how the law can be used as a
tool for
social change. The video also discusses moral values with a
focus
on media coverage of harm to children. Laws have changed in
direct

15. response to these incidents and the resulting media coverage. In
effect, this coverage becomes an engine for social change. The
video ends with a discussion of crime theory, reminding us that
often
people with wealth and high status fall into a different category
of
criminology.
Please elaborate on the following points in your essay:
1. Imagine asking 100 strangers to describe a criminal. Predict
whether those descriptions would be likely to focus on street
criminals, or the variety of topics covered in this video.
2. Describe how society defines crime. Do not provide a
definition –
instead, explain how the definition is reached.
3. Discuss how society decides what to define as a crime.
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