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CULT3025 Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice Assignment 2: Essay

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CULT3025 Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice

Assignment 2: Essay

Team/Individual task:Individual
Word/time limit:1500 (+/- 10%)
Weighting:45%
Due date:5pm AEDT Monday 31 March 2025 (Week 9)

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Assignment overview

The essay is an opportunity for you to undertake independent research and develop your written communication skills. The purpose is to establish links between theories of punishment and practical developments in systems of punishment, applying insights from the subject content on the social analyses and philosophies of punishment. More importantly, the essay topics will provide you with the opportunity to think through the issues for yourself rather than reiterate the established knowledge.

This assignment supportsSubject Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Use of generative artificial intelligence

In this assessment task, you will not be able to meet the learning outcomes related to a satisfactory demonstration of understanding of the learning materials by using generative artificial intelligence tools. Working with another person or technology in order to gain an unfair advantage in assessment or improperly obtaining answers from a third party, including generativeAI,to questions in an examination or other form of assessment may lead to sanctionsunder theStudent Misconduct Rule(Western Sydney University, 2023). Use of generativeAItools may be detected. Moreinformation is available on the Library web pageTurnitin's AI writing detector(Library Study Smart, 2023).

If your studies have been adversely affected by circumstances beyond your control, you may request an extension using the following options.

Note: A request must be made within 48 hours of the assignment due date.

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Assignment details

Work your way through the following steps to meet the requirements of this assignment:

Step 1: Revisit your essay question

Use your essay plan and the feedback received to finesse your argument. Think about how your chosen theories apply to the essay question you have chosen, and structure your essay.

Keep returning to your essay question and check your response is relevant and adequate. Keep referring back to your essay plan to help you stay on track.

Important:You must use the same essay question that you chose forAssignment 1: Essay plan.

Essay questions

  1. Emile Durkheim considers punishment, and the vengeance that underpins it, to be an important component of solidarity. Do you believe this to be true in contemporary Australia?(Modules 2, 3 and 11)
  2. Consider this quote from German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche: "Generally speaking, punishment makes men hard and cold ... it sharpens the feeling of alienation; it strengthens the power of resistance" (Nietzsche 1967, p. 81). Do you agree? Substantiate your argument with case studies and other empirical evidence, while considering the goals of punishment.(Modules 2, 3, 4 and 9)
  3. Compare Foucaults concept of discipline to Marxist ideas of punishment. Which of these do you think is more applicable in relation to the punishment of women and/or First Nations peoples? Use empirical examples to support your argument.(Modules 3, 4, 7 and 8)
  4. What are the various factors that need to come together for successful rehabilitation, reintegration and desistance? Illustrate with empirical examples, particularly in relation to particular groups of prisoners, such as women, First Nations people, people with disabilities, or an intersection of these factors.(Modules 7, 8 and 9)
  5. There is enduring debate around reform of the existing prison system versus abolition. Which of these is a more desirable and/or realistic outcome in contemporary Australia? You may also use comparative examples to enhance your argument.(Module 9, 10 and 11)

Step 2: Read widely

Read widely and start as early as possible. Some of the topic areas will not already have been covered in the subject, but the conceptual content will be. YourAssignment 1: Essay planwill assist you to start reading earlier.

The essential and additional readings are a good place to start, although these are a starting point only. You are expected to undertake independent research beyond what has been provided to you within the subject. If there are any references that are worth following up on, obtain these and continue your exploration. Keep in mind that blog sites are not considered credible academic sources, and neither is Wikipedia.

Take notes while you read so that you can keep a record of key pieces of information, making the write-up of your essay easier.

Step 3: Start writing

Start writing sooner rather than later. You can continue to refine what you have as you go, as you will have something to work with.

Do not paraphrase by merely substituting synonyms. Turnitin will usually pick this up and if through this method, you change enough words to avoid Turnitin detection, it is likely that the original meaning is so damaged that the result turns out to be incomprehensible.

Important:Marks will be awarded for research, argument and critical engagement with the subject content, as well as creative conceptualisations or independent thought.

Step 4: Access essay writing support

UseLibrary Study Smarta library resource that helps you complete assignments (Western Sydney U Lib 2021).

Ensure that all of your references and in-text citations adhere to Harvard WesternSydU referencing style.

Note:the reference list is not included in the word count.

Step 5: Prepare your work for submission

Before submitting your work, run a spell check on your essay and re-read your work to check that it reads well. You should read your work out loud to yourself, or ask a friend or family member to read it out loud for you. If the sentences do not flow or make sense whilst they are read out loud, revise what you have written for clarity.

Read through the marking guide to confirm that you have included all requirements for your essay and ensure that your document adheres to the following requirements:

  • The document must be double or 1.5 spaced, use the Times New Roman or Cambria font, with 2.53cm margins.
  • The document must include page numbers.
  • Include a reference list, with sources listed alphabetically and referenced using theHarvard WesternSydU referencing style guide(Western Sydney University Library 2019).
  • Check that your paragraph formatting is clear and that your paragraphs are not too long (remember that one long sentence is not a paragraph).
  • Make sure the topic of each paragraph is indicated in the first sentence and that each paragraph contributes to the overall topic.
  • Refer to your essay plan submission and use simple varied sentences-not dot points.
  • Do not exceed the word limit.

Assignment tip

View the marking guide under 'Assignment criteria' to see a detailed breakdown of how your work will be assessed. This is an excellent place to start your preparations for this assignment.

Refer back to the marking guide frequently to make sure you are meeting the requirements.

Supporting resources

  • Library Study Smarta library resource that will assist you in completing your assignments (Western Sydney University Library 2021).



As youre finalising your draft, dont forget that theAlvie Assignment FeedbackTool is available 24/7 to help you refine your grammar, referencing, writing style, and more. For more details, see0.3 Assignments and support.

Submission details overview

This assignment will be submitted through Canvas. When you are ready to submit your assignment, select the 'Start Assignment' button at the top of this page. You will be taken to the 'File Upload' tab, where you can choose your file or submit your URL Please note: When you submit your assignment through Canvas, you are also submitting the assignment through Turnitin, which is a text-matching service that compares your work with an international database of information sources. You will need to agree to use it.

Once you have submitted your assignment, select 'Submission Details' on the right of your screen to view your originality report if you haven't already done so.

Please allow a 24-hour turnaround for an originality report to be generated.

Resubmissions after the due date without prior approval from your Subject Coordinator may not be marked.

Assignment support

In addition to your OLAs who provide discipline-specific content advice, consider using theAlvie Assignment FeedbackTool for a final review before you submit. Alvie is available 24/7 to help you refine your grammar, referencing, writing style and more.

Assignment criteria

  1. Content extent of reading/research:
    accuracy and depth of knowledge
    relevance of information
    sufficiency of evidence and documentation
    concise presentation of a convincing argument.
  2. Understanding:
    understanding of problem or project
    judgement of significance of material
    awareness/understanding of different arguments in reading
    recognition of implications of evidence
    ability to think critically
    grasp of relevant theory.
  3. Independence:
    judgement and initiative in readings and research
    originality in use and interpretation of evidence
    development of argument
    independence in use of concepts and language.
  4. Style:
    correctness of grammar and scholarly documentation
    organisation and presentation of material
    brevity/concise.

Your work will be assessed using the following marking guide

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