Comes from The principle of Criminal Law 7th edition. Should be use as part of the source required. or each unit examination, you will have a writing assignment. This assignment may be in the
form of written examination questions, case study problems, or other types of questions that
require problem-solving solutions. This assignment provides you an opportunity to demonstrate a
more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the subject matter beyond the objective unit
examinations. To demonstrate this, your work will need to reflect your ability to analyze, synthesize, evaluate and apply your knowledge to each question.
The following points are helpful to consider as you complete writing assignments. When you use
outside material, be sure to provide a reference (or citation) for the material.
Please review the following points as you complete the Writing Assignment:
List your name, student number, course number and title on each page of your writing assignment. If you are submitting on-line, the system will automatically put this information on your
work.
Identify the question number you are answering and write the question itself (in bold type).
All responses must be typed double-spaced, using a standard font and 12 point type size
for ease of reading and grading.
Read, analyze and then choose the question you feel most comfortable answering.
Outline your answer to help organize your thoughts and provide a framework for you
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response.
An example of a correctly prepared essay response may be found by visiting the Student Portal via Coast Connection and viewing the Writing Lab located on the Resources page.
Be sure to refer to the course syllabus, contained in the front of this Study Guide, for additional information on developing your writing assignment.
Use a standard essay response to all questions (i.e. four to five paragraphs with three to five
sentences per paragraph, including an introduction, middle paragraphs, and conclusion).
The majority of your response should be your own original writing, based primarily on the
textbook.
Undergraduate students may also use outside materials to support their writing.
Masters and doctoral students must use outside materials to support their writing.
For additional information on writing essays, please review the Writing Lab found on the Resources page in the Student Portal.
All online responses can be submitted through the student portal or if emailed, responses
must be submitted as a MS Word document file only.
To give you an idea of the word length for your writing assignment, please review the syllabus
in your Study Guide.
Always proof your answers for content, misspellings, and grammar before submitting.
Remember to take your time. Be as thorough and complete as possible.
It is our hope you find these examinations to be a stimulating and challenging addition to your
learning.