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Question: The Concept of crime-Though it may appear straightforward, crime is a difficult concept to define. Conducting research and referring to case studies, critically discuss this statement with reference to Sport Violence.
to think about the question
Choose a focus
The importance of an intro – stating your answer/ outlining the essay organisation.
A good paper tells the reader where the paper is going, what the structure of the argument will be.
This doesn’t mean divulging all your goodies and great points in the introduction (ie leave some surprises for your reader), but do set up your discussion, what you have chosen/ your analytical framework
Body = supporting material/appropriate details.
The importance of a conclusion – re-answer and, how have you answered? (what’s your best example?) – but do not repeat verbatim what you stated in your intro.
About the question:
Sports violence refers to violence on the field, not violence amongst fans. The point of the question is that violence on the field is placed in a certain context – that is, the context of sport. This context of violence is precisely what we were interested the relevant lecture.
Before you begin writing, jot down all your ideas and organise them into an essay plan (a step by step line of argument).
Don’t write the essay off the top of your head – it will end up disorganised and incoherent.
Do write more than one draft (yes, more than one!) The best writing is re-writing!
Essays – advice that follows
Structuring the essay:
Introduction: An introduction should explicitly state your answer and the organisation of the essay. For example:
" Media representations of police work question the role of the police in three main ways. The first is that . . . The second is . . . and the third main way that media representations question and/or legitimate police work is by. . . This paper will argue that although media representations at times serve to question the role of the police work, they broadly legitimate the police as necessary and in a positive light".
It is NOT about giving away all of your great ideas – but it is about signposting for your reader that there is a purpose, a plan, a trajectory to the essay they are about to read.
Body:
The body of your essay should include supporting material and appropriate details for your answer.
Make sure you structure the body of the essay as you indicated in your introduction.
You can use signposting for the reader to tie your ideas together. This will make your essay flow logically from point to point. If you feel you are losing the plot, go back and reread the question and your introduction.
Points should be distributed throughout paragraphs
Paragraphs should be organised around a central point
Frame a move between paragraphs by asking yourself: is it demonstrating a similar issue? Are you raising another eg? Or is it in contrast?
Order your points logically so that they flow in connection to the themes/issues you have raised Simplicity in structure is best (NB not simplistic argument) = achieving clarity
Don’t be convoluted or verbose. Inject yourself into the argument. Description is regurgitating/ recounting other’s arguments/ rehashing without reflection. We are looking for evidence that you are bringing some kind of theoretical perspective or methodological model to bear.
Break into the argument by asking yourself questions: what are the reasons scholars are interested in the socialisation of young men/ women? Why must we account for definitions of crime? Why should we care? What are the theoretical debates?
Conclusion:
In your Conclusion, re-answer the question and refer briefly to the main points in the body. Show HOW you have answered the question. Try not to repeat your conclusion verbatim. For example:
"In conclusion, I have argued in this essay that although media representations of the role of the police and their work in the criminal justice system focus on a few ‘bad apples’, the media overwhelmingly present an image of policing in a positive light. This is most clearly illustrated by my discussion of the film blah blah. . . (give your best example and end the essay).
***Choose enough scholarly references so that you demonstrate an engagement with the field/issues and independent research.
You need to demonstrate that you have a handle on the relevant literature
Choose your readings wisely and do not ‘pumpup’ the bibliography with unnecessary or irrelevant references, Exercise your judgment.
Development of argument
Description and analysis
Critical analysis demands logic and evidence it constitutes the development of an argument.
Critical analysis issues in a judgment.
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