Writing Assignment #2 consists of answering various Critical Thinking Questions from the textbook. Each writing assignment is worth 20% of the student’s overall grade. Please answer each assigned question in 3-5 paragraphs (4-6 sentences per paragraph) using proper A.P.A. writing techniques. Each writing assignment is scored out of 50 points.
Writing Assignment #2 consists of answering the following questions:
Chapter 9 critical thinking question number #1.-In your opinion, why is American society so fascinated with homicide?
Chapter 9 critical thinking question number #3.- In situations involving domestic violence, how can an individual stop the cycle of violence and abuse?
Chapter 10 critical thinking question number #18.In your opinion, how should the American criminal justice system punish shoplifters who consistently recidivate?
Chapter 11 critical thinking question number #10.- Discuss the idea of social harm. Do you agree public order crimes create social harm? Why or why not?
Furthermore, outside scholarly sources and the textbook will be needed to answer the questions. Please use Times New Roman 12 font and double space the document. The writing assignment will be graded on content, proper writing/grammar, A.P.A. format, and research. The professor will check for plagiarism, so please be conscious of plagiarism rules and regulations. Please be detailed and remember to support all claims within the document.
rubric – This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
Did the student answer the question in the proper context and provide sufficient evidence explaining their position? Additional scholarly resources supporting opinions expressed will be needed in order to maximize points. Remember each question should be 3-6 paragraphs (4-6 sentences per paragraph)
Grammar and Proper Writing
Did the student follow proper grammar and writing techniques? The writing assignment involves technical writing. Avoiding pronoun-antecedent agreement errors, use formal language, avoid broad generalizations, and journalistic rhetoric. Attempt to eliminate all typographical or spelling errors from the document.
A.P.A. Writing Techniques
Did the student follow proper A.P.A. writing techniques including proper citations (in-text and reference)? Remember to include a proper A.P.A. cover page and reference page. When paraphrasing please use the author’s last name comma year. For example, (Smith, 2020). If you are using a direct quote, add the page number for instance, “The paper used A.P.A. writing techniques” (Smith, 2020, p.130). The students should follow the template/sample provided and consult an A.P.A. handbook for additional information regarding A.P.A. formatting.
Research
Did the student support claims and arguments with solid facts from outside scholarly resources along with the textbook? Limit the number of direct quotes and paraphrase outside resources in order to improve the quality of the document. Each writing assignment should have at least 3-6 scholarly and peer-reviewed references. Some helpful hints include citing scholarly material found in academic databases such as, ProQuest, JSTOR, or EBSCO. Try to avoid non-scholarly research such as, magazines, unsupported websites, newspaper articles, Wikipedia, YouTube or television articles etc. Research is essential when supporting an opinion within the document.
