This week for your Unit Assignment you will research and answer the following qu
This week for your Unit Assignment you will research and answer the following questions below. The total assignment must be a (minimum of 2,200-word count) and six scholarly sources.Your textbook may be used as a source. Use in-text citations and remember to cite your sources in APA format. Be sure to follow instructions and answer each part of the question completely, failure to do so will result in a point reduction per question. I will check the word count for this assignment and deduct additional points if the paper does not meet the minimum requirements stated above. Encyclopedias and Dictionaries are not appropriate research sources at this level. No Wikipedia!
I expect perfect APA technique at this level. You also are expected to do more than the bare minimum word count and scholarly sources at this level. The essay presentation is more scholarly than paragraphs of short answers and helps build the skills needed for doctoral programs.
General Instructions: Read Case – Title: A better path forward for criminal justice: Changing prisons to help people change
Publication: Apr 2021
Link: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/a-better-path-forward-for-criminal-justice-changing-prisons-to-help-people-change/
Start by summarizing the key events in a clear and persuasive manner. Next, do some research and report any significant developments that may have occurred since the time the case study was published. Be sure to properly cite your sources. The word count for this section is between 500 – 800 words.
In this assigned case study, you will be connecting all the materials presented in the unit. The key theme for the case study is the observed trend that as arrest rates for crimes, especially violent and property crimes, decrease, the likelihood of individuals reporting crimes to the police diminishes. Contrast Media Reporting vs. Actual Crime Data In a narrative format, discuss how they differ or are consistent with what has been presented in this unit. The word count for this section is between 500 – 600 words.
Place yourself in the role of the chief of police for your geographic area. How would you plan to use the crime data to reduce crime in your area and why? Use sources to defend your answer. Specifically, support your decision by referencing other cases, journal articles, and personal experiences. The word count for this section is between 600 – 800 words.
Reference List
Course Text Book:
Witte, R. S., & Witte, J. S. (2017). Statistics (11th ed.). Wiley Global Education US. https://savantlearningsystems.vitalsource.com/books/9781119299165
*Friendly reminder* I expect perfect APA technique at this level.
Word counts are based on content only. The reference list does not count towards the (total assignment) 2200-word count minimum. You must have 6 scholarly sources. One source can be the textbook provided in the course, and 5 additional scholarly sources of your choice. Do not forget to format your essay using the APA 7th Ed. to set up your paper (title section, introduction paragraph, appropriate headings, conclusion, and reference list). Below I have provided an outline for your Complete essay.
Title: Complete Essay Week 2: Changing prisons to help people change
Introductory paragraph (introduce briefly the essay parts)
Summary of Case
Start by summarizing the key events in a clear and persuasive manner. Next, do some research and report any significant developments that may have occurred since the time the case study was published. Be sure to properly cite your sources. The word count for this section is between 500 – 800 words.
Title: Question 2
In this assigned case study, you will be connecting all the materials presented in the unit. The key theme for the case study is reform of the prison system to better support the rehabilitation and successful reintegration of incarcerated individuals into society.
Contrast: Statistical Analysis and Predictive Models. Specifically, the application of probability concepts, discrete and continuous probability distributions, and the normal distribution in analyzing recidivism rates and the outcomes of rehabilitation efforts can be contrasted with approaches in criminal justice research. End result is this comparison may reveal insights into the most effective strategies for predicting and reducing criminal behavior. In a narrative format, discuss how they differ or are consistent with what has been presented in this unit. The word count for this section is between 500 – 600 words.
Title: Question 3
Place yourself in the role of the chief of police for your geographic area. Using one of the insights you discovered in question two, how would you propose to reduce criminal behavior? Use sources to defend your answer. Specifically, support your decision by referencing other cases, journal articles, and personal experiences. The word count for this section is between 600 – 800 words.
Conclusion
(Summarize briefly what you said-remind your reader of your topics)
References
(as this is a graduate program, perfect APA technique is expected)
Witte, R. S., & Witte, J. S. (2017). Statistics (11th ed.). Wiley Global Education US. https://savantlearningsystems.vitalsource.com/books/9781119299165
Also don’t forget to include the Publication listed above as a source.