POLI 4108 – REASSESSMENT (POSTER) BRIEFING (May 2018 Reassessments)

A Poster presentation/briefing, in pairs, on the following Model of Policing:

‘The National Decision Model (including the Code of Ethics)

and

how it supports Operational Policing’

Instructions and Guidance

  • You should make reference as to why this model of Policing was developed and how it has benefited and/or challenged modern policing
  • Your work should utilise academic evidence (theory and research) to support your claims
  • Your work should show an understanding of how this model works and the key elements within it
  • You will need to demonstrate how this model of Policing supports Cumbria Constabulary’s (or other relevant Force) Policing Priorities
  • Your findings should be clearly presented on an electronic poster (which should project to the equivalent of A1 size); you must be able to support your poster with a verbal briefing and be prepared to answer questions.

Marking Criteria: Your work will be marked using the following assessment criteria:

You will be assessed on your ability to:

  • Produce a clear, informative and factually correct poster
  • Explain the working of this model and code
  • Identify the links between the NDM, the Code of Ethics and any other appropriate Policing models
  • Show how this model of policing supports Cumbria Constabulary’s (or other relevant Force) Policing Priorities
  • Reference accurately using the Harvard referencing system

Thisreassessment will take place during late April/early May 2018, exact dates/times TBC.

What is a Poster Presentation?

A poster is a visual medium that you use to communicate your information, ideas and argument. Think of it as a visual essay but one that uses diagrams and/or images as well as text.

A poster is a type of presentation but it is one where the poster illustrates your findings and you provide the verbal support and explanation; in effect a briefing.

You will have to stand beside your poster while it is being assessed and provide an overview of your findings. You will be required to answer any questions the marker may have. This may include ‘fleshing out’ in more detail, any points you make, talking about what you have read for the assignment and the sources you have used, clarifying your argument, or providing a justification for the choice of topic you have made.

Learning to explain, support and discuss your work in this way is an essential academic and transferable skill. Overall, you should plan your briefing to lastno more than 10 minutes, including a Q and A period.

An effective poster will:

  • Use a single slide, page or screen.
  • Get the message across using a mixture of images and text.
  • Only use short blocks of text
  • Make sure that the text is large enough to be seen from about 4 feet away.
  • Use an easily read font.
  • Have a title.
  • Have clear headings.
  • Will be well ordered and uncluttered.
  • Use colour, but sparingly.
  • Keeps the reader in mind. Remember, most people read from left to right and top to bottom so don’t create confusion by introducing a different sequencing.
  • Be supported by effective notes (which will also be subject to assessment)
  • Include a reference list

The link below will take you to a useful site to assist with this task.

This assignment may also be peer reviewed. This means that you may be required to review a selection (not all) of your colleagues’ work and provide feedback comments of your own.

All posters may be displayed at the same time and date and will form part of a small ‘exhibition’ of your work.

Reassessment timescales
Cohort group start date / Assignment deadline / Feedback date to students
w/c 25 Sep 17 / Dates in April/May 2018 to be set and agreed / Within 20 days of reassessment

Please note: This reassessment isqualificatoryfor this module. You are required to pass to complete the module.