02 Nov For your two response posts, respond to one peer who chose the same theory that you did and a peer who chose a different theory. In your responses, consider the following questions:
After reviewing the "Becoming a Victim" resources, I believe that routine activities theory best explains how people and businesses increase their odds of becoming victims of crime. This theory suggests that the likelihood of victimization is dependent on the convergence in time and space of three elements: a motivated offender, a suitable target, and the absence of a capable guardian. In other words, if an offender is motivated to commit a crime and there is a suitable target (such as an unlocked car or an unattended purse), and there is no one there to prevent the crime (such as a security guard or witnesses), then victimization is more likely to occur. This theory suggests that we can reduce victimization by reducing the number of opportunities for offenders to commit crimes – for example, by locking car doors, being aware of our surroundings, and having adequate security measures in place.
For your two response posts, respond to one peer who chose the same theory that you did and a peer who chose a different theory. In your responses, consider the following questions:
- Is there something in their support of their chosen theory that you did not consider?
- Are there other weaknesses or shortcomings of their theory that you feel should be considered?
Remember to be respectful and polite in your responses to your peers.
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Undergraduate Discussion Rubric
Undergraduate Discussion Rubric
Overview Your active participation in the discussions is essential to your overall success this term. Discussion questions will help you make meaningful
connections between the course content and the larger concepts of the course. These discussions give you a chance to express your own
thoughts, ask questions, and gain insight from your peers and instructor.
Directions For each discussion, you must create one initial postone initial post and follow up with at least two response poststwo response posts.
For your initial postinitial post, do the following:
Write a post of 1 to 2 paragraphs.
In Module One, complete your initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
In Modules Two through Eight, complete your initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. of your local time zone.
Consider content from other parts of the course where appropriate. Use proper citation methods for your discipline when referencing
scholarly or popular sources.
For your response postsresponse posts, do the following:
Reply to at least twotwo classmates outside of your own initial post thread.
In Module One, complete your two response posts by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
In Modules Two through Eight, complete your two response posts by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. of your local time zone.
Demonstrate more depth and thought than saying things like “I agree” or “You are wrong.” Guidance is provided for you in the discussion
prompt.
Discussion Rubric
CriteriaCriteria ExemplaryExemplary ProficientProficient NeedsNeeds
ImprovementImprovement Not EvidentNot Evident ValueValue
ComprehensionComprehension Develops an initial
post with an
organized, clear
point of view or idea
using rich and
significant detail
(100%)
Develops an initial
post with a point of
view or idea using
adequate
organization and
detail (85%)
Develops an initial
post with a point of
view or idea but with
some gaps in
organization and
detail (55%)
Does not develop an
initial post with an
organized point of
view or idea (0%)
40
TimelinessTimeliness N/AN/A Submits initial post
on time (100%)
Submits initial post
one day late (55%)
Submits initial post
two or more days
late (0%)
10
EngagementEngagement Provides relevant
and meaningful
response posts with
clarifying
explanation and
detail (100%)
Provides relevant
response posts with
some explanation
and detail (85%)
Provides somewhat
relevant response
posts with some
explanation and
detail (55%)
Provides response
posts that are
generic with little
explanation or detail
(0%)
30
WritingWriting
(Mechanics)(Mechanics)
Writes posts that
are easily
understood, clear,
and concise using
proper citation
methods where
applicable with no
errors in citations
(100%)
Writes posts that
are easily
understood using
proper citation
methods where
applicable with few
errors in citations
(85%)
Writes posts that
are understandable
using proper citation
methods where
applicable with a
number of errors in
citations (55%)
Writes posts that
others are not able
to understand and
does not use proper
citation methods
where applicable
(0%)
20
Total:Total: 100%
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