Article Critique Assignment Instructions
Overview
In the Article Critique Assignments, you will systematically and objectively critique criminal justice-related research articles to understand published research. You will critique the strengths and weaknesses of peer-reviewed journal articles and carefully analyze arguments and points in the article. You will develop the technical writing skill of critiquing while furthering critical thinking application and knowledge of the topics investigated. You will incorporate and apply a Christian worldview perspective to each topic and Article Critique Assignment.
Instructions
4-7 pages excluding the title page, abstract, and reference pages.
Current APA format.
Minimum of two (2) peer-reviewed journal articles from Liberty University library.
Acceptable sources (peer-reviewed articles published within the last 5-10 years only).
Include a critique of least two (2) strengths and two (2) weaknesses from each article.
Include a Christian and Biblical Worldview perspective.
This Article Critique Assignment requires that you follow a template. Please review and follow the template carefully. Include a running header, title page, abstract (between 120-250 words), proper APA headings/subheadings, and a reference page. Please note that you are asked not to change or omit any of the bold headings that are already in the template. You are only asked to insert your written content into the appropriate sections of the template.
Article Critique: Police Ethnocentricity, Subculture, and Historical Evolution Assignment
Locate two (2) peer-reviewed articles no older than 5-10 years about ethics in policing administration. Provide an in-depth discussion of the findings in each article.
Based on your critique of the literary pieces, what might an ethical organization look like?
Specify the characteristics of training, leadership, and employees that might be expected in an ethical police organization.
Review the biblical themes in the video titled: “Police Ethnocentricity, Subculture, and Historical Evolution” found in the module’s Learn section.
Discuss some of the challenges associated with organizations that are replete with corruption like racism and discrimination from a Christian and Biblical worldview.
Article Critique: Dual-Court System and Roles of Courtroom Workgroup Assignment
Locate two (2) peer-reviewed articles no older than 5-10 years that discuss 2 historical Supreme Court cases and review the video titled: “Dual-Court System and Roles of Courtroom Workgroup” found in the module’s Learn section. This historical case law choice is limited to search and seizure, stop and frisk, searches for evidence, or police interrogation and confessions. Chosen articles do not have to be on the same topic although they may be. Find articles related to case law on the aforementioned topics but do not consider articles merely discussing the case law itself. Provide an in-depth discussion of the findings of each article. With respect to the specific case law you have analyzed, defend constitutional democracy and the issues raised in case law from a Christian and Biblical worldview.
Article Critique: Correctional Goals and Prison Privatization Assignment
Locate two (2) peer-reviewed articles no older than 5-10 years that discuss American prison privatization. One article must present arguments advocating for American prison privatization and the second article must present arguments against American prison privatization. Provide a critique of each author’s position on the privatization of prisons. Review the video titled: “Correctional Goals and Prison Privatization” found in the the module’s Learn section. From a Christian and Biblical worldview, critique the current state of private prisons in America and present a clear argument on how to fix the system.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
Use template.
Article Critique
Name
Liberty University
CJUS 500: Criminal Justice Integration
Professor Name
Date
Abstract
Start text here… This paragraph will not be indented and will be double spaced. You will need to include at least 120-250 words in the abstract. Keywords are optional.
Article Critique
Start here …. You need an introductory paragraph and thesis statement here. Insert in-text citations as needed (i.e., parenthetical citations) for empirical support. Grab the reader’s attention in the first couple of sentences and introduce the topic at hand. Provide some basic information then conclude with a strong thesis statement.
Article 1-Background
Start text here… include parenthetical citations. Be sure to write in complete sentences; paraphrase and cite accordingly following current APA 7 formatting. Do not forget to include transitioning sentences to segue from one section to the next. Section headings serve to help the reader locate the information of interest and do not serve as a substitute for doing the hard work of writing. Your writing should flow from one section to the next, connecting the material in much the same way it would without these headings.
Note that this section may be a couple of paragraphs. Generally, a paragraph should not be a full page, double-spaced. Aim to be as concise as possible! Writing concisely takes practice and this is a skill you will spend the rest of your graduate career (and beyond) working on.
Article 1 – Critique of Strengths and Weaknesses of the Article
Strengths
Start text here… include parenthetical citations. Include at least 2 strengths. Remember that at a bare minimum, paragraphs should contain 3-5 sentences total. There should only be a single space in between sentences per APA 7 formatting guidelines.
Weaknesses
Start text here… include parenthetical citations; include at least 2 weaknesses.
Article 2-Background
Start text here… include parenthetical citations. Be sure to write in complete sentences; paraphrase and cite accordingly following current APA 7 formatting. Do not adjust the spacing of these headings when you are typing up your work for this assignment. Simply insert your text where my text is. Take care that if you cut and paste into this document for your submission that the spacing remains the same!
Article 2 – Critique of Strengths and Weaknesses of the Article
Strengths
Start text here… include parenthetical citations; include at least 2 strengths.
Weaknesses
Start text here… include parenthetical citations; include at least 2 weaknesses.
Summary of Articles
Start text here… include parenthetical citations. In this section of your critique, you are expected to provide a well-developed and critical summary of the overall effectiveness of each of the articles you selected. Briefly summarize the topic of your critique and then discuss the overall effectiveness of each of the articles you selected. You must include additional examples from the articles to support your conclusions.
Conclusion: Personal Reflection, Position, and Christian Worldview
Start text here… include parenthetical citations.
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