An Opinion Piece

TASK
Submit an opinion piece addressing one of the following questions:
1. How should law enforcement agencies better respond to complex investigations in a multiagency context?
2. Are current approaches to multi-agency investigations in Australia effective?
3. What action(s) should the Australian government take to improve multi-agency
investigations?
4. How can law enforcement/security agencies work proactively to maximise the potential of multiagency collaboration?
RATIONALE
This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:
• Be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the operating dynamics
in complex multi agency investigations
• Be able to apply established and contemporary operational management
theories in multi agency settings
MARKING CRITERIA AND STANDARDS
The work will be marked against the following standards:
Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Fail
Content
and
context
Investigates
contemporary best
practice
management
approaches from
both public and
private
organisations,
nationally and
internationally.
Investigates
contemporar
y best
practice
management
approaches
from both
public and
private
Investigates
contempora
ry best
practice
managemen
t
approaches
from public
Investigates
contempora
ry
managemen
t
approaches
from public
organisation
s.
Unfamiliar with
contemporary
operational
management con
cepts relevant to
the requirements
and context of
management in
Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Fail
Used convincing
and
substantive contemp
orary operational
management
theories and
examples to support
expressed opinion.
The opinion piece
demonstrates a
thorough
understanding of the
operating dynamics
in complex multiagency
investigations by
presenting a focused
opinion.
organisation
s.
Used
convincing
illustrative
contemporary
operational
management
theories
and examples
to support
expressed
opinion.
The opinion
piece
demonstrates
a
comprehensiv
e
understanding
of the
operating
dynamics in
complex
multi-agency
investigations
by presenting
welldeveloped
insight,
understanding
and reflective
thoughts on
the topic.
organisatio
ns.
Used
appropriate
contemporar
y operational
management
theories
and examples
to support
expressed
opinions.
The opinion
piece
demonstrates
an advanced
understandin
g of the
operating
dynamics in
complex
multi-agency
investigation
s by
presenting
insightful
thoughts on
the topic
Used
relevant
contempora
ry
operational
managemen
t theories
and exampl
es to
support
expressed
opinion.
The opinion
piece
demonstrate
s a sound
understandi
ng of the
operating
dynamics in
complex
multiagency
investigatio
ns by
presenting
reflective
thoughts on
the topic
their
organisation.
The opinion
piece
demonstrates
little or no
understanding of
the operating
dynamics in
complex multiagency
investigations.
Focus
Answers the
question and
maintains focus
throughout using
cohesive and
comprehensive
arguments and
evidence.
Has a clearly
stated opinion
toward the
Answers the
question and
maintains
focus
throughout
using strong
arguments
and
evidence
Has a
clearly
Answers
the question
and
maintains
focus
throughout
using
relevant
arguments
and
evidence
Answers the
question
and
maintains
focus
throughout.
Has a stated
opinion
toward the
beginning
of the
Does not answer
the question.
Does not clearly
state an opinion.
Does not contain
any valid reasons
for the given
opinion.
Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Fail
beginning of the
piece continuing
persuasively
throughout.
Writing contains at
least 3
outstanding,
distinct, logical
reasons for the
stated opinion.
stated
opinion
toward the
beginning of
the article
which
develops
throughout.
Writing
contains at
least 3
distinct and
logical
reasons for
stated
opinion.
Has a stated
opinion
toward the
beginning
of the
article
which
builds
throughout.
Writing
contains at
least 2
distinct and
logical
reasons for
stated
opinion.
article
which
continues
throughout.
Writing
contains at
least 2
reasons for
stated
opinion.
Scholars
hip
Demonstrates
sophisticated
research, analysis
and synthesis
skills, using
sophisticated ideas
and principles.
Accurately and
consistently
adheres to APA
6th style
referencing
conventions in
both in text
referencing and the
reference list.
Language features
and structure is
used to convey
meaning
effectively, clearly,
concisely,
unambiguously,
and in a tone
appropriate to the
audience and
purpose with no
spelling,
Use of
scholarly
conventions
reflects
extensive
research.
Demonstrate
s advanced
analysis and
synthesis
skills using
ideas and
principles.
Accurately
and
consistently
adheres to
APA 6th
style
referencing
conventions
in both in
text
referencing
and the
reference
list.
Use of
scholarly
conventions
reflects a
high level
of research.
Demonstrat
es analysis
and
synthesis
skills using
advanced
ideas and
principles.
Almost
always
accurately
and
consistently
adheres to
APA 6th
style
referencing
conventions
in both in
text
referencing
and the
Use of
scholarly
conventions
reflects an
adequate
level of
research
undertaken.
Demonstrat
es
competent
analysis
using ideas
and
principles
supported
by research.
Adheres to
APA 6th
style
referencing
conventions
in both in
text
referencing
and the
reference
Limited evidence
of research in the
course literature.
Does not adhere
to APA 6th style
referencing
conventions
and/or in text
referencing and
the reference list,
but with errors.
Information does
not support the
response.
The text contains
frequent errors in
spelling,
grammar word
choice, and
structure, lacks
clarity, and is not
concise.
Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Fail
grammatical, or
punctuation errors.
Language
features and
structure is
used to
convey
meaning
effectively,
clearly,
unambiguou
sly, and in a
tone
appropriate
to the
audience
and purpose.
No spelling,
grammatical
, or
punctuation
errors.
reference
list.
Language
features and
structure
conveys
meaning
clearly and
effectively,
and in a
tone
appropriate
to the
audience
and
purpose.
No
spelling,
grammatica
l, or
punctuation
errors.
list, with
some errors.
The text
contains
infrequent
errors and is
clearly
written and
well
structured.
May lack
clarity
occasionall
y, but the
meaning is
apparent to
the reader
with little
effort.
PRESENTATION
An opinion piece is a formal piece of writing where you clearly state your opinion on a topic
and present and explore various viewpoints supported by research, reasons and/or examples.
Your opinion piece must be presented as an academic opinion essay and include an
introduction/discussion/conclusion. The body should have structured paragraphs that are
neither too short nor too long. Paragraphs contain several sentences related to a specific
aspect of the topic under discussion. Be careful not to break up your paragraphs.
• Do not include headings, numbered or bulleted text in your essay.
• Do not use footnotes.
All referencing, including in-text, must comply with APA 6th Edition referencing
requirements. Include a reference list at the end of the essay.
REQUIREMENTS
Submit your piece in Word Format making sure it is no longer than 2500 words plus a
reference list on the final page.
Please use:
• 12 point Times New Roman or Arial 11 point font
• 1.5 line spacing.
• Text justified left.
• One line separating paragraphs
Proof-read your work so that it is free of spelling, grammar and punctuation mistakes. Use
language that is appropriate for an academic essay including only using respectful and
appropriate terminology.