CRIJ 1307 CBC Criminal Justice System Scholar Research Theory Unit Writing Discussion

2 Different Assignments. Will have one post questions each unit.

Unit 3 question: Having reviewed the five standard models of policing, conceptual model, and tactical strategies by Jerry Ratcliffe, what study would you propose to evaluate effectiveness of the standard model versus the intelligence-led model? How could this be applied at an aggregate level across the criminal justice system?

Unit 4 question: Morril’s article reflects the crossroads of fairness and justice, in application of the due process and legitimacy models. How does the author define pre-publication review? How would you argue for its use? How would you argue against its use?

• Expectations of the overall elements:
  • Collegiate level writing: Detailed, substantial, reflective
  • Use of review software such as Grammar check in Microsoft or Grammerly
  • References, citations are not necessary as the assignment is to choose one of three questions that relate specifically to a reading in the book. If the student chooses to add material from other sources, the references should be added at the end of the writing – and in APA format.
  • Double spaced, 11-12 font, and best outlined the key areas with a subtitled that is highlighted/underlined.

• The question analysis
• Each question is on one of the readings in that Unit
• • Read/review the related reading within the Unit
  • Answer the question using information from the reading
  • In addition, apply focus provided in Unit 1, this include
    • Terminology used in the article
    • Theories used in the article
    • Level analysis of theories in the article (Macro-, meso-, micro-)
    • Note: these will vary by article, not all readings have an applied theory. Some have only applied models, programs, justifications. This is the whole point of the book in that criminal justice theory is lacking in the scholarly works. If it is not present, what would apply? If it present, does it apply – as related to the definition in Unit 1?
• Grading:
  • (10 pts) Section one – review of the question – do not just copy and paste, why is the question being asked, what is being asked, why is it relevant/important
  • (10 pts) Section two – answer the question with information from the article
  • (10 pts) Section three – apply Unit 1 Generalities as outlined above
  • (10 pts) Section four – student conclusion
  • (5pts) Collegiate level paper requirements