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can we lose marks on the short answer qs?

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can we lose marks on the short answer qs?

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I an not sure what you are asking, the question identifies how many marks it is worth and you can get anything between 0 and whatever that number is - so for instance if the question is worth two marks and you do not provide the information for both aspects of the question you could get just 1 mark.

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Which theoretical models or perspectives are relevant to the long answer question about prisons?

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Which theoretical models or perspectives are relevant to the long answer question about prisons?

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YOU are required to look at the available models and perspectives that have been presented and YOU decide which ones you want to apply and use and explain this in your answer. Obviously some models and perspectives will fit better with the topic. The teaching materials for that topic should help you with that selection, but overall there is no right answer.

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I'm struggling to find theoretical models and perspectives on PACE (1984), could you recommend any resources to help us with this part of the essay ?

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I'm struggling to find theoretical models and perspectives on PACE (1984), could you recommend any resources to help us with this part of the essay ?

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Please go back to the theoretical and policy lectures in the first few weeks of the module which explored models and approaches that you could use and apply

pointers were also given in the assessment guidance information and lectures

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In the long answer question can we include other policys and Acts to support the essay as well as the main policy we have identified for our essay?

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In the long answer question can we include other policys and Acts to support the essay as well as the main policy we have identified for our essay?

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Absolutely! I would suggest this is necessary since these policies have been implemented a while ago and changes have occurred since they were introduced. Go back to the lectures!

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do we need to use the sub-headings on the policy analysis sheet in our essay? such as 'impact and effectiveness' 

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do we need to use the sub-headings on the policy analysis sheet in our essay? such as 'impact and effectiveness' 

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That is completely up to you, you can use sub-headings if you like, just ensure the essay is coherent!

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do we have to reference and cite our short answers in the exam? thankyou

NO, please ensure the answers are in your own words, you should not be providing quotes or copying information directly off slides or from literature, this is you telling us your answer to the question based on what you have learnt from the module

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In the long answer essay question, aside from citing the actual policy, do we need to find critiques from other people in journals to add in like we would in a normal essay and reference them?

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In the long answer essay question, aside from citing the actual policy, do we need to find critiques from other people in journals to add in like we would in a normal essay and reference them?

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Yes you should be using other resources inclusive of policies, research and academic sources to support the argument and content you provide for your policy analysis.  Yes this is similar to an essay you would do.

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How do we know what policy to do for each question or do we just pick our own? For example, I am doing the stop and search essay question, would it be okay for me to use the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) as my policy?

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How do we know what policy to do for each question or do we just pick our own? For example, I am doing the stop and search essay question, would it be okay for me to use the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) as my policy?

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Please ensure you look at the guidance and teaching, you have been given information of the policy you are to use. Yes when doing stop and search you MUST start with and use PACE as that is the main policy that introduced the activity you are discussing and thus the policy you are analysing.

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For the long answer question, is the policy for the courts simple, speedy, summary justice?

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For the long answer question, is the policy for the courts simple, speedy, summary justice?

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yes please go back to the court lectures when this was introduced!

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For the exam it says we are suggested to follow the time guidance for completing the exam which is 2hrs plus 10 mins reading time but then we are not required to complete the exam in one sitting but we must complete it within 24 hours? What does this mean? 

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For the exam it says we are suggested to follow the time guidance for completing the exam which is 2hrs plus 10 mins reading time but then we are not required to complete the exam in one sitting but we must complete it within 24 hours? What does this mean? 

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If you were going to physically sit this examination it should take you no longer than 2 hours to complete. Because you are doing this at home you can do it at anytime over the 24 hour period and take as long as you want to complete it - so you do not have a time limit of 2 hours, you could do the MCQ in the morning , the short answer in the afternoon and finalise the long answer that evening. Thus you can submit the different sections of the exam at any time over the 24 hours, not within a 2 hour window.

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Is there a minimum word count for the long answer essay?

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Is there a minimum word count for the long answer essay?

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No there is no minimum word count, just a maximum word count of 1800 words. HOWEVER, due to what is required to adequately answer the essay and conduct the policy analysis, it would be very likely you cannot complete this in less than 1500 words, thus we expect most students will be very close to the 1800 word limit.

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How much of the word count for the long answer essay question should be policy analysis? 

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How much of the word count for the long answer essay question should be policy analysis? 

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The long answer question requires you to answer the question using the policy analysis format you were provided with and which is outlined in the assessment tab, thus the long answer is policy analysis.

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Can we use abbreviations of policies in our long answer for the exam? Eg. Prison safety and reform 2016 (PSAR)?

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Can we use abbreviations of policies in our long answer for the exam? Eg. Prison safety and reform 2016 (PSAR)?

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Yes, you can use an abbreviation once you have used the full term the first time and stated what the abbreviation will be going forward.

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Referencing for long answer question- If we cite something once and go on to use the source again, do we have to include the in text citation again?

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Referencing for long answer question- If we cite something once and go on to use the source again, do we have to include the in text citation again?

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YES, you must cite the literature every time you use it.  so you may have a source cited numerous times within the essay and that is fine and  required.

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When trying to access the essential reading from Carrabine. E, et al, it says that the institution does not have enough credits to view the book.  (Criminology, A Social Introduction) 2014

A NEW LINK TO THE CARRABINE BOOK HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE RLO SO THIS CAN NOW BE ACCESSED!

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Why haven't I got the same tutors as last semester?

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Why haven't I got the same tutors as last semester?

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The only tutor which will remain constant will be your Academic Advisor, which supports the delivery of GRAD.  Staff teach on modules where they have expertise or which support their research and interests.  Thus, not all staff can or do teach across the same modules in semester one and semester two.  These are new modules with new teaching teams.

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With there be live online lectures on this module?

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With there be live online lectures on this module?

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All teaching lectures will be pre-recorded and posted on the BB site. Thus, you will watch these (once available) when it is most convenient for you, however you should watch the lectures before you attend and participate in the relevant seminar.

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No, all examinations will be online so you will be able to complete the examination anywhere where you have reliable internet and computer access

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Will the seminars be face-to-face this semester?

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Will the seminars be face-to-face this semester?

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Although the seminars are timetabled to take place face-to-face in the rooms allocated, we are not allowed to provide on campus teaching during the initial weeks of the module due to COVID lockdown.  The situation will be reviewed following further government guidance.