Reference no: EM133031087 , Length: 3000 words
U25639 Cybercrime: Critical Perspectives - University of Portsmouth
Artefact 1:
Lavorgna (2020, p. 4) suggests "it is oTen more useful to interpret crime in cyberspace as an expansion of crime possibilities occurring in ‘normal' space."
With this statement in mind, critically discuss whether and to what extent cybercrimes are extensions of traditional crimes or if they pose qualitatively and quantitatively new types of challenges.
Lavorgna, A. (2020). Cybercrimes: Critical issues in a global context. Red Globe Press. Assessment guidance:
The essay must provide a theoretically informed, critical account on how cybercrime has been de?ned, the di?erent perceptions and typologies, how the various stakeholders have framed these, and the misconceptions of cybercrime and resulting impacts. Students must demonstrate Learning Outcomes 1 & 3.
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Structure of the essay
As with any academic essay the structure must follow a logical narrative and have a clear argument throughout. In the ?rst instance the introduction should indicate what the main focus of the essay is and then brie?y set out what are the key areas that will be discussed in the main body of the text, before indicating to the reader what is the stance/ core argument that the essay is taking. The main body of the text should then follow, what has been outlined, referred to in the introduction - drawing on relevant academic literature and theory (properly cited and referenced) to evidence discussions throughout. Finally, the conclusion should brie?y reiterate the key points raised and show how/why the core argument of the essay is substantiated.
Content of the essay
The question is deliberately broad to allow students to focus on key areas of interest to them, although a broad-brush approach can be utilised by incorporating various issues, you
Artefact 2: 10-minute Individual Video Presentation (5-minute video and 5 minutes questions)
The topic of the video presentation is ‘cybercrime awareness.' Students must create a campaign video raising awareness about a type of cybercrime and provide information as to how to stay safe online/using digital technologies. Students must choose a cybercrime and focus on that issue, considering the issues, risks, safety measures, responses, and audience/ s, in the style of a campaign. The cybercrime topic of the videos must be approved by the Module Coordinator at least 4 weeks in advance of the submission date and presentation of the videos. This assessment is linked with the theme of ‘Responding to Cybercrimes.' Students must demonstrate Learning Outcomes 2, 4, 5 & 6.
Assessment Guidance:
Students must choose to focus on a particular type of cybercrime. The video presentation must be 5 minutes (+/- 10%), with 5 minutes for questions. In the last lecture of the module each student will play their campaign videos to a panel of assessors and their fellow students and will be asked questions about the topic aTerwards.
The video presentations will take place in the last week of teaching term in front of academics (including non-cybercrime specialists) and law enforcement practitioners who will act as assessors. Therefore, the videos must be accessible to both specialist and non- specialist audiences.
Guidance and support for producing the videos will be provided. Students are allowed to use any video making soTware they are comfortable with. Students must include academic sources in the content of their videos. Videos should include references and copyright details of any materials used within them, at the end.
Attachment:- Cybercrime Critical Perspectives.rar