San Diego State University The Force Documentary by Peter Nicks Reflection Essay

Question Description

You can watch the documentary The Force (2017, Director: Peter Nicks) on Netflix. The documentary projects the problems related to policing in Oakland. The Oakland Police Department (OPD) came under federal oversight following the infamous “Riders case” (Delphin Allen et al. v. City of Oakland 2003) which revealed the cases of misconduct in the department.

questions to answer while writing the essay

  • Is trust important in police-community relations? What is your opinion on the community meetings conducted by the Police Chief Sean Whent?
  • What are the problems police officers encounter while on duty?
  • What is the historical legacy still haunting the OPD?
  • Why do the city residents complain regarding the response-time?
  • What are the difficulties related to the use of force?
  • Is there any progress in the reform initiative?
  • Why do you think the Department tried to cover up the scandal? What is the “blue wall of silence”?
  • What is the impact of the new scandal on the police-community relations? How does the mayor respond?

You are going to watch a documentary and then write a reflection paper. The paper will be double-spaced, font size 12, minimum 3 pages and maximum 4 pages. You are not required to cite additional sources. You are expected to present the content, critically analyze it and reflect on the new information you gained while connecting the issues to the themes of course. It is essential that your paper is well-organized and written in professional language that applies the grammar and spelling rules.

grading rubric

Writing Assignments

Writing Assignments

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComprehensive and accurate content review

25.0 to >20.0 pts

Excellent

The documentary was presented thoroughly, accurately and persuasive manner in the paper.

20.0 to >14.0 pts

Good

Some key points either missing or glossed over unnecessarily.

14.0 to >7.0 pts

Fair

Either some material was not covered or was covered inaccurately or superficially.

7.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Key points were not covered or were covered in a totally inaccurate manner.

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical analysis and reflection on useful knowledge

25.0 to >20.0 pts

Excellent

Thoughtful, critical analysis of the assigned documentary offered in the paper and details on key issues are provided.

20.0 to >14.0 pts

Good

Analysis advanced key ideas but did so sporadically or inconsistently; some details are missing from the analysis.

14.0 to >7.0 pts

Fair

Analysis included some key ideas but failed to reflect most of them and either the details are not included or inaccurate

7.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

The paper largely failed to grasp key issues and lacked any details or critical approach.

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImplications drawn, tied to the broader themes of course

25.0 to >20.0 pts

Excellent

Implications explored were realistic and thoughtful. Made insightful connections between assigned material, key theoretical concepts, broader course themes.

20.0 to >14.0 pts

Good

Some effort made to identify implications of material, but teasing out their importance to course, theories, and concepts could be better.

14.0 to >7.0 pts

Fair

Some effort made to identify implications of material, but teasing out their importance to course, theories, and concepts is incomplete.

7.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

The paper largely failed to identify key implications and little or no effort made to link findings with broader themes/concepts.

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics

25.0 to >20.0 pts

Excellent

Excellent writing of paper; organization of paper; use of concise, clear language; use of professional language is evident.

20.0 to >14.0 pts

Good

Good writing of paper; organization of paper; use of concise, clear language; use of professional language is evident.

14.0 to >7.0 pts

Fair

Some evidence of good writing of paper; organization of paper; use of concise, clear language; use of professional language is intermittent.

7.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Little if any evidence of good writing of paper; organization of paper; use of concise, clear language; lack of use of professional language.

25.0 pts

Total Points: 100.0

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