You may substitute a creative work for one homework assignment, and may choose from one of the following options:

• Create an infographic which clearly and succinctly defines and examines a class concept. This should include relevant data with sources cited at the bottom and must include at least one chart or graph that you create using data from an official source (use templates from canva.com or piktochart.com).
• Write and perform an original song that demonstrates a course concept at least 2 minutes long.
• Create a 5 minute short film, scripted, acted, and produced for presentation in class that clearly and succinctly demonstrates a course concept.
• Create and present a Pecha Kucha PowerPoint presentation – this style of presentation uses 20 slides for 20 seconds each for a 400 second PowerPoint presentation on any course concept (see pechakucha.com for examples). A how to can be found here.
• Create a 5 minute video interview with a female practitioner in the criminal justice field in which you ask questions based on practical implications of one of the topics that we discussed in class.
• Create a 5 minute "Stuff You Should Know" style vlog post where you discuss with a partner (preferable from this or a related class) the facts and data related to a concept we covered in class.
• Create a series of at least 3 Tik Tok videos in which you introduce, summarize, and critique a course theory or concept.
• Create a non-profit style social media series of posts that targets one of the socio-legal problems discussed class and proposes evidence based solutions. Include at least one quote, three facts and or sets of statistics, a hashtag, and an original photo with caption (Read about translational sociology).
• Have an idea? Contact me and make a proposal.

This option may be used to drop a low homework grade or make up a missed homework assignment.

• Due Date: The creative option is due on the last day of regularly scheduled classes. I can not accept submissions after the last day of regular classes.
• Grading Criteria: The grading standards for this option are stringent. I would like for you to submit high quality work. Your completed submission should include a self-graded rubric sent to me via e-mail (click here to complete and then print to pdf. Please be sure to review the rubric below before you start.
• Deadline to Opt-in: Please inform me that you wish to take advantage of this option get approval by the end of week 13.
• How to Turn In: You will be posting your final product in our general classroom discussion board to share with all of the students in the class. You will both write a short paragraph introducing your work and post your completed project.

Criteria	Excellent	Good Effort	More Effort Needed	Missing or Poor Effort
Incorporation of Course Materials and Concepts 40%	100% Created product draws on a wide variety of sources and combines ideas in an original and surprising way.	80% Created product draws on a variety of sources and combines ideas in original ways.	60% Created product draws on a limited set of sources and ideas are derived from the thinking of others.	0% Created product draws on only one source or on sources that are not trustworthy and/or appropriate and ideas are restated from sources consulted.
Creativity 40%	100% Created product is interesting, new, or helpful, making an original contribution that includes a new way of seeing or evaluating a socio-legal issue.	80% Created product is interesting, new, or helpful, making an original contribution to evaluating a socio-legal issue.	60% Created product serves its intended purpose.	0% Created product does not serve its intended purpose.
Grammar and Style 20%	100% Grammar, spelling, style, color schemes, visual presentation, and/or post-production are at a professional level appropriate to a college level audience.	80% Few grammar, spelling, style, visual or production errors.  Overall end product is well-done.	60% Several grammar, spelling, style, visual, or production errors making assessment difficult.	0% Grammar, spelling, style, visual, or production errors make the work inaccessible.