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CJ 305 Module Two Assignment Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
In this assignment, you will explore elements of predictive policing. You will research a crime map of either your own city, a major city nearby, or any major city of your choice and explore other crime databases that are available. Analysts use this data for many purposes including identifying crime patterns to make your neighborhood safer.
Prompt
In this module, you have explored data collection and advancements in technology. You will now explore crime maps and additional databases created and maintained by local law enforcement that aid in decision making to identify crime patterns. For example, here is a
crime map of Chicago. The Chicago police department provides these
online services. This is the type of information you will be locating and using for this assignment. When starting your search, begin by looking up your selected city’s police department website. If you would prefer, you can use this
crime map of Peoria, Illinois for your assignment. This application of knowledge will help you prepare for Project One in Module Five, where you will analyze predictive policing in a real-world scenario.
- First, identify the crime map of your chosen city. Share the link in your assignment.
- Next, identify other databases that are available (for example, gang member database, sex offender database, gun registry). Share the link(s) in your assignment.
- Then, address the following questions:
- What crime map data and other services can you find?
- What data do you have access to?
- What services are provided?
- Does the information provided promote transparency or accountability?
- How would you describe the experience of navigating the site and browsing its information?
- Is the site user friendly?
- Would you use it again outside of this class?
- Does the site promote accessibility to the police?
Specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed:
- Identify the crime map of your chosen city and share the link in your assignment.
- Identify other databases that are available and share the links in your assignment.
- Describe the crime map data and other services available.
- Analyze the information provided to determine if it promotes transparency or accountability.
- Describe the experience of navigating the site and browsing its information.
What to Submit
This assignment should be 300–400 words in length. Any references should be cited in APA style. For more information on APA style, review the
Shapiro Library APA Style Guide.
Module Two Assignment Rubric
| Criteria | Exceeds Expectations | Meets Expectations | Partially Meets Expectations | Does Not Meet Expectations | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Communication | Exceeds expectations with an intentional use of language that promotes a thorough understanding (100%) | Consistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audience (85%) | Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but communication is inconsistent or ineffective in a way that negatively impacts understanding (55%) | Shows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication (0%) | 15 |
| Crime Map | Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner (100%) | Identifies the crime map of a chosen city and shares the link in the assignment (85%) | N/A | Does not attempt criterion (0%) | 16 |
| Other Databases | Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner (100%) | Identifies other databases that are available and shares the links in the assignment (85%) | N/A | Does not attempt criterion (0%) | 16 |
| Crime Map Data | Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner (100%) | Describes the crime map data and other services available (85%) | Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include additional details or clarification describing the crime map data and other services available (55%) | Does not attempt criterion (0%) | 16 |
| Transparency or Accountability | Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner (100%) | Analyzes the information provided to determine if it promotes transparency or accountability (85%) | Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include additional details or clarification in determining if the information provided promotes transparency or accountability (55%) | Does not attempt criterion (0%) | 16 |
| Navigation | Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner (100%) | Describes the experience of navigating the site and browsing its information (85%) | Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include additional details or clarification in describing if the site was user friendly, if student would use it again, or if the site promotes accessibility to the police (55%) | Does not attempt criterion (0%) | 16 |
| Citations and Attributions | Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with few or no minor errors (100%) | Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution (85%) | Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with major errors (55%) | Does not use citations for ideas requiring attribution (0%) | 5 |
| Total: | 100% |
