Reading and Researching a Journal Article Description A summary is one way to write a review of a journal article. To successfully summarize a journal article, you must first read and understand the publication. A summary involves briefly but accurately stating the key points of the article for a reader who has not read the […]
A five (5) page paper, double spaced (in12-point font with one-inch margins) and be worth a total of twenty-five (25) points. Identify and discuss at least three (3) factors/issues that were covered in class, presented in the textbook, or discussed by a Guest Speaker that figured predominately in Ronald Cotton’s arrest, conviction, and incarceration for […]
Research Paper Write an 8-10 page APA-style paper on the topic of your choice. The paper will need to explain the historical context, describe the applicable legislation, describe and analyze the main features of the topic, and discuss any controversies surrounding the topic. Provide an argument towards the end of your paper discussing what you […]
Scenario: River is still enjoying working in the section and asked you once again to provide some more information on the critical infrastructures you two have been talking about. Determine the ones from your most recent two discussions that you did not discuss yet. You realize that out of the four lifeline critical infrastructures you […]
Criminal justice policy discussion Policies that can be examined include issues related to juvenile justice, drug legislation, intimate partner violence, prison overcrowding, school safety, new federal immigration laws, terrorism, and national security. After reading this section, students will be able to: • Examine the relationship between theory, research, and policy. • Understand the factors involved […]
Your project will involve creating an infographic (Links to an external site.) on how racial disparities, equity, and/or injustice affect one area of the justice system. The infographic should be centered on one of the segments of the justice system we studied in the course this semester (e.g., juvenile justice, policing, courts, corrections, sentencing, capital punishment). Use […]
Los Angeles Riots of 1992 12 point font. Double Spaced. Times new Roman. 1 inch margins on all sides. Title page and reference page required and can be included as 2 out of the 20 pages. The following should be discussed in the paper along with anything else you perceive as relevant: the car stop […]
Research Paper-Serial Murders In a 5 page paper, select an existing Violent Crime (Serial Murders) and analyze that Violent Crime (Serial Murders) from the various perspectives presented in your readings. It might first be beneficial to examine the perspectives of the crime from the motivations and causes to the prevention and treatments of the victims […]
Terrorism, Policing and Security Choose ONE essay question from the following selection and write a 3000-word essay: 1) To what extent has the ‘War on Terror’ influenced and transformed contemporary approaches to countering terrorism? 2) The Prevent aspect of the UK government’s counter terrorism strategy has been widely criticised since its introduction. Critically assess why […]
New directions of criminological research. Description Apply two theories to two of the harms/crimes/issues covered in this module and assess their effectiveness at explaining the topic. Do not use one theory to explain two issues. (Apply 1 theory to 1 issue/crime/harm, then do the same again) All work must be done to high standards No […]
