Objective: The purpose of this assignment is to explore and critically analyze scholarly literatureon the intersection of gender and the criminal justice system. An annotated bibliography gives anaccount of the research that has been done on a given topic. Like any bibliography, an annotatedbibliography is an alphabetical list of research sources. In addition to bibliographic data, anannotated bibliography provides a concise summary of each source and some assessment of itsvalue or relevance. By compiling an annotated bibliography, you will gain a deeperunderstanding of the ways in which gender influences and is influenced by various aspects of thecriminal justice process.Instructions:1. Introduction: Begin by providing a brief introduction that outlines the significance ofstudying the relationship between gender and the criminal justice system. Highlight key issues,challenges, and debates in this field.2. Identify which problem/issue you are investigating? The research problem or issue shouldbe written in the form of a question. The question will guide and define your search for theannotated bibliography.
3. Selection of Sources: Select a minimum of 10 scholarly academic sources that specificallyaddress the gender dynamics within the criminal justice system. Ensure a mix of perspectives,including feminist, sociological, criminological, and legal viewpoints.4. Annotation Format: For each source, provide a concise annotation (approximately 150-200words) that includes the following elements:a. Citation: Follow APA 7th edition citation style. The annotated bibliography should bein alphabetical order.b. Summary: Briefly summarize the main arguments, findings, and methodologiesemployed in the source.c. Relevance: Discuss the relevance of the source to the broader topic of gender and thecriminal justice system. How does it contribute to the understanding of the subject?d. Critical Evaluation: Offer a critical analysis of the source, considering the strengthsand limitations of the methodology, the credibility of the author, and the overall impacton the field.4. Diversity of Perspectives: Ensure that your annotated bibliography includes a diversity ofperspectives, encompassing different theoretical frameworks and empirical approaches. Considersources that discuss the experiences of various gender identities within the criminal justicesystem.5. Proper Citations: Adhere to the appropriate citation style consistently throughout theannotated bibliography. Failure to cite sources properly may result in a loss of points.6. Submission Guidelines: Submit the assignment in a clear and organized manner. Include acover page with your name, the course title, the instructor’s name, and the date of submission.7. Evaluation Criteria: Your annotated bibliography will be evaluated based on the followingcriteria:a. Depth of Analysis: The thoroughness and depth of your analysis of each source.b. Diversity of Sources: The inclusion of a variety of perspectives and approaches in theselected sources.c. Clarity and Organization: The clarity and organization of your annotations and theoverall presentation of the annotated bibliography.8. Due Date: April 15, 2024, by 11:59pm to TurnItIn and BlackboardBy completing this assignment, you will not only demonstrate your research and analytical skillsbut also gain valuable insights into the complexities of gender and its intersection with thecriminal justice system.Tips for writing an annotated bibliography from Knott, D.
The following reading strategies can help you identify the argument of your source: Identify the author’s thesis (central claim or purpose) or research question. Both the introductionand the conclusion can help you with this task. Look for repetition of key terms or ideas. Follow them through the text and see what the authordoes with them. Note especially the key terms that occur in the thesis or research question thatgoverns the text. Notice how the text is laid out and organized. What are the main divisions or sections? What isemphasized? Why? Accounting for why will help you to move beyond listing contents andtoward giving an account of the argument. Notice whether and how a theory is used to interpret evidence or data. Identify the method used toinvestigate the problem/s addressed in the text. Pay attention to the opening sentence(s) of each paragraph, where authors often state conciselytheir main point in the paragraph. Look for paragraphs that summarize the argument. A section may sometimes begin or concludewith such a paragraph.Assessing the relevance and value of sources:Your annotation should now go on to briefly assess the value of the source to an investigation of yourresearch question or problem. If your bibliography is part of a research project, briefly identify how youintend to use the source and why. If your bibliography is an independent project, try to assess the source’scontribution to the research on your topic. Are you interested in the way the source frames its research question or in the way it goes aboutanswering it (its method)? Does it make new connections or open up new ways of seeing aproblem? (e.g. bringing the Sparrow decision concerning aboriginal fishing rights to bear on thescope of women’s rights) Are you interested in the way the source uses a theoretical framework or a key concept? (e.g.analysis of existing, extinguished, and other kinds of rights) Does the source gather and analyze a particular body of evidence that you want to use? (e.g. thehistorical development of a body of legislation) How do the source’s conclusions bear on your own investigation?In order to determine how you will use the source or define its contribution, you will need to assess thequality of the argument: why is it of value? what are its limitations? how well defined is its researchproblem? how effective is its method of investigation? how good is the evidence? would you draw thesame conclusions from the evidence?Keep the context of your project in mind. How is material assessed in your course or discipline? Whatmodels for assessing arguments are available in course materials?
