PSS303 Assignment: Transnational Crime and Globalisation
Module / Subject / School:
PSS303: Transnational Crime and Globalisation
Singapore University of Social Sciences
What we score:
79%
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This Tutor-Marked Assignment (TMA) requires you to write a 1800-word report for Question 1.
The COVID-19 pandemic’s disruption to global supply chains and the resulting economic strain have created a fertile ground for maritime piracy, particularly in strategic regions like the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS). This vital shipping lane, through which approximately one-third of global maritime trade passes, has become increasingly vulnerable to piracy attacks. Additionally, conditions stemming from the pandemic have exacerbated issues related to modern slavery, as criminal networks exploit the vulnerabilities of seafarers and fishermen.
This assignment requires you to explore the complex interplay of factors contributing to the rise of piracy in Southeast Asia, including regional efforts to address these pressing issues.
Our Writer’s CommentÂ
This assignment is demanding because it requires a critical, research-driven essay. Strong submissions recognise that the essay is not simply about piracy, but about transnational crime as a system shaped by globalisation, crises, and enforcement gaps.
A common weakness in the essay is over-reliance on descriptive accounts of piracy incidents. High-scoring answers instead analyse why piracy escalates under conditions such as COVID-19 supply chain disruption, and how these conditions complicate prevention and measurement of “dark figures” in transnational crime. Another frequent issue is treating modern slavery as a separate topic rather than showing its structural linkage to piracy and maritime labour exploitation.
General Tips to Improve Your Score
Anchor your essay in transnational crime theory
Frame piracy and modern slavery as cross-border crimes shaped by economic, political, and regulatory forces, not isolated criminal acts.
Analyse causes and consequences together
When discussing contributing factors, always link them to enforcement challenges, prevention gaps, and difficulties in crime measurement.
Be selective and precise
Each essay section has a distinct focus. Avoid repeating the same points across parts (a), (b), and (c).
Treat the poster as strategic communication
Simplicity matters. One key threat, one clear link to organised crime, and a coherent visual message score better than dense text.
Maintain academic consistency
Ensure sources, arguments, and terminology used in the essay align with the claims made in the poster.
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