1-1 Discussion: What Is A Criminal?

People break laws every day and, in many cases, without thinking about it. Have you ever broken a law? Have you ever thrown an egg at a house? Have you ever done anything that would leave you subject to criminal prosecution?

For this first discussion, you will introduce yourself to your peers and discuss what makes a person a criminal. 1-1 Discussion: What Is A Criminal?

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Complete the following in your initial post:

In your first paragraph, introduce yourself to your classmates by answering the following:

• Who are you, and what do you do?
• Why are you interested in criminal justice?
• Do you have any professional background related to criminology?

In your second paragraph, based on the resources in this module, explain what you believe to be the definition of a criminal. Consider the following:

• Is anyone who breaks a law a criminal?
• What is deviance?
• What is the difference between deviant behavior and criminal behavior?

In each of your two peer responses, choose peers whose explanation is different from your own. Consider the differences in your responses. Was there anything they cited that you may not have considered? Always remember to be respectful when replying to peers, even if you do not agree with their stance or rationale. 1-1 Discussion: What Is A Criminal?

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 post one initial post one initial post and follow up with at least two response posts two response posts two response posts.
For your initial post initial post initial 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. 1-1 Discussion: What Is A Criminal?
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 posts response posts response posts, do the following:
Reply to at least two two 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
Criteria Criteria Criteria Exemplary Exemplary Exemplary Proficient Proficient Proficient
Needs Needs
Improvement Improvement Improvement
Not Evident Not Evident Not Evident Value Value
Comprehension Comprehension Comprehension 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%)
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Timeliness Timeliness Timeliness N/A N/A Submits initial post
on time (100%)
Submits initial post
one day late (55%)
Submits initial post
two or more days
late (0%)
10
Engagement Engagement Engagement 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
Writing Writing Writing
(Mechanics) (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%) 1-1 Discussion: What Is A Criminal?