Category: Criminology

Write something mind-boggling about crime. Make a list of the most dangerous killers. I also want advice on how not to get killed by a serial killer.

Imagine you are going to adapt one of the works on the syllabus for film. Write an essay describing and explaining your choices. Consider the following:
• Casting – Whom would you select to play the major roles? Why?
• Setting – Would you try to maintain the original setting or would you use contemporary costumes, places, etc?
• Plot – Would you update any aspect of the plot to fit contemporary social issues?
Have fun with this assignment. Be creative. You will be graded on how well your essay demonstrates a thorough understanding of the text. Any adaptation can be seen as an interpretation of an original work of literature; so, your adaptation needs to be grounded in a clear analysis of the text.
Reference: Coleridge, “The Nightingale”
Style : MLA

The
Essay Structure
Section 1: Introduction (about 350
words)
²Define
the main concept
²What
is the issue?
²A
brief background of the issue
²Scope
and aim
²Structure/Flow
of the Essay
²
Section
2: Literature review and research finding (about 700 words)
Using
some themes to present at
least 3 peer-reviewed
scholarly articles to summarize in a coherent way about
(a)
the theoretical perspective(s),
(b)
the law
(c)
the main conclusions of the references, and
(d)
the research finding
•How
do you make use of the literature reviewed/research finding in the following
sections?
•
Section 3: Critical analysis of the
issue (about 700 words)
Analyze
and compare with positive/negative arguments of the issue
Section 4: Conclusion (about 250
words)
What
did you do?
Your final
conclusion and
any recommendation!

Write a one-page journal entry (approximately 250 words) in which you:
Describe one way in which Native American beliefs and traditions might make cultural assimilation challenging or undesirable.
Describe one way that Native American beliefs and traditions might help individuals maintain their cultural identity even if they assimilate in other ways.
Write with clarity, following mechanics and formatting requirements.
Your journal submission must follow these formatting requirements:
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required assignment length.

Your report will consist of an overview of the different methodological approaches along with a critical summary of THREE relevant journal articles each using one of these methodologies relevant to your discipline. You will therefore have FOUR main sections in the report.
Suggested structure below. Please use these subheadings in your report:
1. Research methods overview (1,500 words)
Here you will need to outline what we mean by QUANTITATIVE, QUALITATIVE, and MIXED-METHODS research. Define and compare the key terminology along with supporting references (Harvard format). Consider the strengths and limitations of each approach.
Think about: theoretical background, epistemology (positivism/interpretivism), ontology (objectivism/subjectivism), deduction/induction (hypothesis/theory development),the importance of conducting a literature review, positionality, ethics, reliability/validity, methods of data collection, methods of data analysis.
2. Critical summary of a journal article that used QUANTITATIVE methods (500 words)
Student to provide the citation for the article in the subtitle so this is clear and provide the full reference in the reference list.
3. Critical summary of a journal article that used QUALITATIVE methods (500 words)
Student to provide the citation for the article in the subtitle so this is clear and provide the full reference in the reference list.
4. Critical summary of a journal article that used MIXED-METHODS (500 words)
Student to provide the citation for the article in the subtitle so this is clear and provide the full reference in the reference list.
NOTE: For sections 2-4 you will need to critically summarise the aims, methods, key findings and key implications/recommendations.

Must Have Access to the Book: The Real World
An Introduction to Sociology
EIGHTH EDITION
Kerry Ferris and Jill Stein
Choose (1) chapter out of (16) chapters introduced in this course and discuss as instructed.
Your discussion MUST contain 10-15 sentences or more!!
I chose Chapter 8: Race and Ethnicity as Lived Experience
Now that you have read/reviewed/explored ALL 16 Chapters presented in this course, let’s discuss what you discovered about Sociology. For this discussion board you will choose (1) chapter out of (16) chapters introduced in this course. You will then share/discuss why you choose this chapter, what you found interesting about this chapter, and how your interest in this chapter enhanced your ability to look at and think about our social world in a new way. You will share/discuss using your own words. As you discuss you may also, if you like, share how your chosen chapter has relevance to you personally. If you do find that you would like to include/share any personal relevance (prompt#5), keep your discussion relevant to your chosen chapter and share ONLY what you would be comfortable with. Noted prompt(s) below will help you begin your discussion. Creating your CBDA#3 Thread:
You MUST address prompts#1-4. Including/sharing prompt#5 in your post is OPTIONAL.
(1) Posted Thread to this discussion board assignment is ALL that is required.
Your Thread MUST contain 10-15 sentences or more.
As you write your post and address prompt(s) below, discuss using your Own Words along with the use of relevant, supportive and detailed example(s).
Refer to your chosen chapter as you discuss.. Prompt#1. Which chapter did you choose?
Prompt#2. What did you find most interesting about your chosen chapter? Prompt#3. How has your interest in this chapter enhanced your ability to look at and think about our social world in a new way?
Prompt#4. Before reading through this chapter, is this a topic/issue you would have associated with sociologists to be involved in and or concerned about? Why or why not? Prompt#5. Is there anything you would like to share/discuss regarding your personal experiences, interests, future occupation, background, culture, race, age, or gender or anything else, etc., that you believe may have influenced your interest in this chapter?

Topic. Select a topic involving a criminal justice profession (policing, corrections, or legal) 
and ethical misconducts that are prominent in the selected CJ profession.  Conduct a literature review on the topic.
CJ Profession and Ethical Breaches. Discuss the nature of the selected CJ profession and the prominent ethical issues within that CJ profession.  (For example, if you selected policing, literature review must focus on the nature of policing and the ethical issues within policing; if you selected corrections, literature review must be on the nature of corrections and the ethical issues within corrections; etc.)
Ways to Stop the Ethical Breaches and the Connections to the Ethical Theories.
Report on the various ways and methods tried and implemented to curb or stop the ethical breaches and their successes and failures. (For example, identify the efforts and methods tried and implemented by agencies, legislature, community organizations, etc., to eliminate the ethical breaches within the selected CJ profession and their outcome.)
Identify and thoroughly analyze the ethical theory or theories underlying the efforts or methods tried and implemented to eliminate the ethical breaches within the selected CJ profession. Also, define and explain the ethical theories.  For example, if discussing a code of ethics, provide a comprehensive explanation of the ethical theory (utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, ethics of care, etc.) reflected in the code of ethics and explore how that ethical theory is tied to the code of ethics.
Discuss your recommendation(s) on what other method or methods to implement to stop the ethical breaches and the ethical theory connected to your recommendation.
Number of References. The research paper must include a reference list with at least 12 references from reputable sources. At least 10 must be peer-reviewed and published within the past 5 years.  Another 2 sources can be current news articles, statistical reports, or information from official websites, published within the past 2 years.
Format. Your paper and references should follow the guidelines of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), including but not limited to, double-spaced, 1-inch margin on all sides, in a 12-point font in Calibri, Arial, or Times New Roman, and with cover page, headers, and page numbers (See APA Formatting and Style Guide (7th Edition) – Purdue OWL® – Purdue UniversityLinks to an external site. )
Word Count. The word count for the entire paper, excluding references, must be shown on the cover page.  The required word count, excluding the reference list, is approximately 2,000-2,500 words (8-10 pages) for undergraduate students; for graduate students, the paper should be approx. 4,000 words (15 pages).   
Due Date. Papers must be submitted to Canvas on or before the due date posted in the syllabus.  Students are encouraged to submit papers EARLY and review TurnItIn scores before the final due date (unlimited revisions, with TurnItIn feedback, available until the due date).  The paper instructions are available on Canvas.  Late papers will NOT be accepted. The research paper is worth 10 points* and is 10% of the course grade.

Explain the concept of Situational Crime Theory. Based on this theory,
what strategies or concepts could be used to help prevent crime or
offender antisocial behaviors.

A. Purpose of 1st Half
The goal of this assignment is to develop a working draft of your Criminology topic.
Specifically, the first half represents a comprehensive framework of your introduction and
literature review. The first half the paper should be approximately 8 to 10 pages long. Do not
submit a “rough” draft of your paper. I expect the work submitted will represent what you
believe is the final draft of the introduction and literature review, and it will be graded as such.
B. Rationale of Policy Paper: In your policy paper, you will need to explain why you choose a topic. For example, why is your
research topic important; or what practical solutions/lessons can we learn from your research
topic? A successful policy paper convinces the reader to consider the topic and pursue a course
of action. The suggested policies must address the implications of your topic; the consequences
if we fail to address your topic and the benefits to associated with your topic.
C. First Half Outline
1. Title Page
2. Introduction (1 page)
a.) What is your thesis statement? Hint: A thesis statement clearly articulates your topic
and major argument.
b.) Why is the problem important? Why should we care?
c.) Please provide a brief outline of your paper.
3. Literature Review (8-10 pages)
a.) What does the literature say about your Criminology topic?
b.) What questions and/or themes surface in the literature?
c.) How does the literature support your thesis statement?
The topic of my paper is: Mass Incarceration and Mental Health.

Instructions
For this assignment please read the Buist & Stone (2013) article about the experiences of transgender people within the criminal legal system. You should provide a 2-page paper NO LONGER (double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font) summary of the article, reflection, and demonstrate your understanding of Queer Criminology and the CLS. Some things to think about while you are reading/writing: how does Queer Criminology fit as a form of critical criminology and/or feminist criminology, do you think a Queer Criminology perspective is the best way to examine the LGBTQ+ population, or is there a better theory, what do the findings indicate, how does the law consider (or not) transgender individuals in the US and CLS, and something this article talked about that you may not have known.