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Has the post-war period in the UK witnessed a ‘crime explosion’ or a ‘data explosion’? Discuss with reference to the chief advantages and disadvantages of official crime statistics.

2007-02-25 00:59:29 · 13 answers · asked by Puma Academy 3 in Education & Reference Higher Education (University +)

13 answers

It is the intention of this essay to discuss whether the UK has witnessed etc

2007-02-25 09:27:07 · answer #1 · answered by mcspaner 3 · 0 1

If you have planned your essay well then you will already know the answer to your question. Most tutors are really impressed by the use of a quote which sums up your arguments at the beginning of your essay. Other that a quote, I was taught to begin essays like this - "This essay will analyse/describe/compare etc..." So for your essay you could say - "This essay will discuss the validity, representativeness and reliability of official crime statistics as a means of analysing crime. I (NB if you are in your first or second year of uni they DON'T like you to use "I" so instead talk about the essay in the third person) will outline the advantages and disadvangtages of official crime statistics, as well as the social, political and economic factors which surround the implementation of these statistics (i.e. the media, winning peoples' votes and obtaining higher taxes from taxpayers) and decide whether or not the post-war period in the UK has witnessed a 'crime explosion' or a 'data explosion.'

Hope this helps you!

2007-02-25 05:27:45 · answer #2 · answered by samantha_b_mcgregor 2 · 0 0

First of all, DON'T write the introduction last, you need it to set out and order what it is you intend to discuss!
You need to define in your introduction the following:
1) What is a 'crime explosion'
2) What is a 'data explosion'
3) A general reference to the state of post-war UK.
4) That you shall look at the advantages and disadvantages official crime statistics for both. And are there any other statistics which could be used? Are they more reliable?
5) What you intend to find out.

Also, you need to address the fact that 'data explosion' could be due to high policing targets, people in society ''over reacting'' to petty crimes. And what 'crimes' have been included? Are they really criminal offences.

Furthermore, just because crime statistics say that crime increased say 110%, that does mean crime is a major societal problem. As you need to address the figures. It could have just increased from 1000 crimes per year to 2100, which is nothing. When you consider how many millions live in the UK.

'Sociology in Focus' is an excellent book, which I suggest you use. Good Luck!

2007-02-25 01:18:53 · answer #3 · answered by Suzie's_Secret_Society 3 · 0 1

The "need to know" is often cited as justification for preventing the spread of knowledge concerning sensitive issues. At the same time "freedom of the press" often justifies the publication of those same sensitive issues. Where a balance can be found between these two opposing points of view is unclear but a balance must be found or the insidious tentacles of privacy intrusion will continue to grow. As a side effect almost of this data explosion is the current availability on the Internet and elsewhere of full instructions to perform a myriad of criminal activities ranging from lock-picking to bomb-making. All of these would seem to be "need to know" but have now been dragged into the public arena by "freedom of information".

2007-02-26 05:05:07 · answer #4 · answered by BARROWMAN 6 · 0 0

To satisfy this question, I shall first describe the effect that the end of the war had on crime and data handling. I shall outline the changes in the presentation of crime statistics and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of publishing crime statistics.

Something like that should do it. I think you are being asked to state whether you believe that the more available crime statistics affected fear of crime. Basically, were there more crimes committed or did we just keep better data records?

Good luck

2007-02-25 01:08:55 · answer #5 · answered by queenbee 3 · 0 1

Your answer will be your opinion and therfore is neither right nor wrong.

I would start with a Hypothesis statement and then proceed to argue for and against your hypothesis.

eg. "Crime in the UK has actually remained constant throughout the post war period, however electronic reporting methods have enhanced the availability of information on crime statistics and has altered perception of crime levels."

good luck !

2007-02-25 01:09:16 · answer #6 · answered by Tetanus Tim 3 · 2 0

Say: A crime explosion is [give the definition]. A data explosion is [give this definition]. UK has experienced a ________. ZThis is because [tell how you know this]

2007-02-25 01:05:19 · answer #7 · answered by ccc 2 · 0 1

I was taught at uni to do essays as follows:

Intro: Say what you're going to say
Main body: Say it
Conclusion: Say what you've said.

BUT... ALWAYS write the intro last, so you don't make the mistake of waffling and also so you don't say you're going to investigate something and then fail to do so because you've forgotten about that bit.

Good luck!

2007-02-25 12:23:03 · answer #8 · answered by hevs 4 · 0 0

My tutor told me once that the best thing to do with an introduction is to write it last. That's been one of the best pieces of advice ever. If you have ideas and an argument start writing them first. The introduction will come naturally after.

2007-02-25 01:04:19 · answer #9 · answered by lianhua 4 · 1 0

Pride And Prejudice

2016-03-28 23:40:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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