CMY 3709

Quantitative research in

Criminology

SEMESTER 1 ASSESSMENT 1

COMPULSORY ESSAY

Essay-type
question

Unique number
727990

Discuss the term “indigenous” research and explain in detail an Afro perspective
on indigenous research.
(25 marks)

NB: Adhere to the scientific requirements - consult the section preparation

guidelines for essay-type questions in the tutorial letter 101 and 301.

Make sure your assignment includes the following:

 Title page
 Table of contents
 Introduction
 Definition of key concept/s
 Relevant headings and subheadings
 Conclusion
 Include practical examples where relevant
 Always reference your sources of information

Format and page length

 line spacing 1.5 – preferably set the font to Arial 12
 Max. 10 pages (inclusive of the list of references, but excluding the title page)
 Min. 5 pages (excluding the list of references, title page).

Referencing and plagiarism

 Refer to your sources of information both in-text and in the list of references using the
Harvard method (see Tutorial Letter SCHJALL/301/4/2023 regarding the use of the
correct referencing techniques).
 Plagiarism occurs when you take or use another person’s thoughts or work as
your own. That is, copying the work word-for-word from the study material (and
without properly referencing the information). Rewrite the information in your
own words as much as possible.
 You will be penalised by copy and paste from study material

Sources to be consulted:
 Consult at least 3 additional sources excluding the study guide
 No dictionary definitions. Look for relevant criminological sources

Open Rubric
 Visit the Unisa library or the library website for additional sources (also consult
the list of recommended books.
 You may also search the internet for credible sources of information such as news
reports and articles.
 Wikipedia will not be recognised as a credible scientific source.