Help me study for my Law class. I’m stuck and don’t understand.
Consider the theoretical explanations (biology, learning, moral development, workgroup influences) from Chapter 4 along with the control elements (authority, power persuasion, force, discretion) presented in Chapter 5.
Identify the combination of one theory and one control that you believe make it more likely that a law enforcement officer will do the wrong thing.
Identify the combination of one theory and one control that you believe make it more likely that a law enforcement officer will do the right thing.
The key issue here is being able to critically analyze the influences that impact behavior. It is unlikely that there is only one perfect combination. You might decide that biology/genetics plays a large role in the development of personality and therefore significantly impacts ethical decision making (Pollock, 2019, p. 81). If an individual comes from a family where there is no history of criminality or deviant behavior that it sets the stage for a person to make the right decisions. You might also decide that discretion is a key element of police control that plays a significant role in police decision making. So perhaps you would identify this combination as one where law enforcement will likely do the right thing….and explain why. Make sure that you provide proper APA citations when describing the ethical systems. Do not write in first person. Always double space. The word count for this assignment is 600-900 words. Please include the word count at the end of your paper and make sure you include your name.
Rubric
Ethics Writing Assignment Rubric
Ethics Writing Assignment Rubric
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Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
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| 10.0 pts
Exemplary
Writing shows high degree of attention to logic and reasoning of points, unity clearly leads the reader to the conclusion and stirs thought regarding the topic
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8.0 pts
Above Average
Writing is coherent and logically organized, transitions used to create coherence, overall unity of ideas is present
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7.0 pts
Adequate
Writing is coherent and logically organized, some points misplaced/stray from the topic, some transitions but not used throughout
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0.0 pts
Inadequate
Writing lacks logical organization, shows some coherence but ideas lack unity, serious errors
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10.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLevel of Content
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| 10.0 pts
Exemplary
Content indicates synthesis of ideas, in-depth analysis, and evidences original thought and support for the topic
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8.0 pts
Above Average
Content indicates original thinking and develops ideas with sufficient & firm evidence
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7.0 pts
Adequate
Content indicates thinking and reasoning applied with original thought on a few ideas
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0.0 pts
Inadequate
Main points lack detailed development, ideas are vague with little evidence of critical thinking.
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10.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelopment
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| 10.0 pts
Exemplary
Main points well developed with high quality, reveals high degree of critical thinking
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8.0 pts
Above Average
Main points well developed with quality supporting details, critical thinking is weaved into points
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7.0 pts
Adequate
Main points are present with limited detail and development, some critical thinking is present
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0.0 pts
Inadequate
Writing lacks logical organization, shows some coherence but ideas lack unity, serious errors
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10.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStyle
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| 10.0 pts
Exemplary
Shows outstanding style going beyond usual college level, tone used effectively, creative use of sentence structure and coordination
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8.0 pts
Above Average
College level style, tone is appropriate and enhances content, sentence variety used effectively
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7.0 pts
Adequate
Approaches college level usage of some variety in sentence patterns
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0.0 pts
Inadequate
Mostly in elementary form with little/no variety in sentence structure or emphasis
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10.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar & Mechanics
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| 5.0 pts
Exemplary
Paper is free of distracting spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors
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4.0 pts
Above Average
Few spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors allowing reader to follow ideas clearly, very few fragments or run-ons
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3.0 pts
Adequate
Most spelling, punctuation, and grammar correct allowing reader to progress though the paper, some errors remain
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0.0 pts
Inadequate
Spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors create distraction, making reading difficult, errors are frequent
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5.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat
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| 5.0 pts
Exemplary
Meets all formal and assignment requirements, evidences attention to detail, paper is neat and correctly assembled with professional look
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4.0 pts
Above Average
Meets format and assignment requirements, paper is neat and correctly assembled
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3.0 pts
Adequate
Generally meets format and assignment requirements, may have some errors
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0.0 pts
Inadequate
Fails to follow format and assignment requirements
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5.0 pts
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Total Points: 50.0
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