Assessment 4 – Essay Plan
Introduction
-Tell us what the essay is about i.e. the job role or area of employment within criminal justice.
-Provide some background and context.
-State the key topics and issues which will be addressed.
-Keep it concise!
Job rule – forensic psychology
Main Body
Body Paragraph 1:
Overview of job role or area of employment within criminal justice that is relevant to your employability goals.
-Explain the issue
-Provide examples
-Draw on evidence from literature sources and use these to support your arguments.
-Consider competing perspectives and strengths weaknesses of the various arguments
Body Paragraph 2:
Key areas of work, services provided, and challenges associated with this area of work.
Body Paragraph 3:
Ethical practice as it relates to the area under consideration and the implications for offenders, victims and other important stakeholders*.
*As a potential employee/member of the public you are a stakeholder. Therefore review your ethics statement and consider incorporating key points about your intentions to work ethically and adhere to professional standards of behaviour.
Body Paragraph 4:
How an understanding of this work helps to inform academic and professional development.
Conclusion
Sum up the main themes/findings of your essay.
References
Draw on a range of authoritative sources including the literature from the lecture and seminars.
Aim to include a minimum of 8 different literature sources.
All sources used within your essay must be fully and appropriately referenced in line with MDX guidance. References should:
be cited in the text
included in the reference list at the end of the essay
Word Count
1000 Words
In line with usual academic conventions you can go over or under the word count by 10% but you should not exceed these parameters.
Appendices
Consider including your ethics statement in an appendix and signpost us to this in the main body of the essay.
*You can use the personal pronoun “I”
Employability goals:
Holding a position of responsibility
Volunteering
Making applications
Building CV
Ethics Statement
From an early age, I have been interested in human psychology to understand one or another human behavior. The personal ethics I have developed today have been shaped by my environment, my family’s values, and my professional experience. My goal is to help people in the field of psychological crime. Sometimes the smallest mistake can have dire consequences (for example, an innocent person can be charged). Therefore, to ensure the impartiality and objectivity of the decisions taken, it is necessary to use the knowledge of various sciences, including psychology. Many people think that people who work in law enforcement only deal with criminals, but victims of various crimes are often helped as well. In cases of violence against children, for example, a forensic psychologist can help a child to testify in court or help a victim of violence to recover from his or her experiences. I think this is very important so as I seek a career within forensic psychology, I promise:
I will always do my best and learn from my mistakes.
I will always learn something new so that I can improve in this field.
I will always be dutiful, conscientious and help others.
I will work with others and try to improve teamwork.