Unit 4 – Discussion Board (75 points)
Due: Tue, Jun 17 |
Description
In your own words, answer this unit’s discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum 300 words), and respond to at least 2 peers’ postings (recommended minimum 75 words).
After you have reviewed the Assignment Details below, click the Launch Discussion Board link under the Assignments tab for this unit to open the Discussion Board and make your post.
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Assignment Details
For your Unit 4 Discussion Board, select a single topic to work with for your DB4, IP4 and IP5 assignments. This is the beginning of your Research Methods project for this course
Click here for a DB4 LibGuide that will help you to complete the assignment below.
You begin in DB4 by selecting your topic and then writing a “problem statement” that analyzes why it is a problematic issue in criminal justice that needs to be addressed. It will be helpful to select a topic that you are passionate about because you will spend a lot of time researching it. If you do not know what topic to select, then here are some suggestions (not all inclusive) for you to consider:
Racial profiling
Forensic profiling
Wrongful convictions
Tasers & decreased injuries
Prison job training & recidivism
Body cameras & liability reduction
High speed vehicle pursuits & liability
Solitary confinement & mental health
Human trafficking
Forensics & convictions
Drug rehab & recidivism
Drug rehab v. incarceration
Community policing & minority relations
Officers use of excessive force in minority neighborhoods
Insert your creative topic here
Your DB4 problem statement should discuss or bring into focus the issue(s) that you have identified. Below are some sample questions to jumpstart your creativity. You do not have to answer all of these questions:
Identify the issue. Why is it a problem? Why is it important to be addressed in the Criminal Justice system?
How or why is the issue impacting the community, law enforcement, court cases, correctional operations, or parole administration?
Do laws and/or policies need to be created or changed to fix the identified problem(s)?
Specifically, is the problem a policy issue or a legislative issue? What is the difference between policies and laws?
Does the issue increase recidivism rates? How or why?
Is there a hiring issue or a training issue for Criminal Justice personnel?
Etc.
Submit your assignment.
Here is the roadmap of your Research Methods project:
Unit 4 DB: Problem Statement – For DB4, choose a topic and write a problem statement that analyzes how or why it is a problematic issue that needs to be addressed in the Criminal Justice system.
Unit 4 IP: Research & Review Preexisting Literature – For IP4, create 5 APA formatted Annotated Bibliographies for the topic that you selected in your DB4 assignment.
Unit 5 IP: Write a Literature Review – For IP5, transform your IP4 Annotated Bibliography into a 4–5-page Literature Review about your selected topic.
Discussion Board Reminders:
Must have three posts: A Main Post and two replies to peers.
First post: Either your main post or a reply to others must be posted before midnight CT (Central time) on Friday of each week.
Second and third post: Must be posted on a different day from the first post.
Connect to Content: At least one post must refer to course learning materials. See the Academic Resource on Discussion Boards for help with connecting to the content.
Engaging in Class Discussions: For more information on making the most of your class dialog, review the Academic Resource on Discussion Boards.
Reference
McCombes, S., & George, T. (2022, November 28). How to write a problem statement | Guide & examples. Scribbr. Retrieved February 18, 2023, from https://www.scribbr.com/research-process/problem-statement/
Grading Rubric
Assignment Criteria
Proficient Descriptor
Points
Quality of Main Post
Student’s main post meets or exceeds the following requirements:
Responds completely to all of parts of discussion question (7 points)
Communicates content information accurately and/or logically (6 points)
Delivers a thoughtful response, demonstrating insights and reflections (6 points)
Connects to both key content concepts and personal experiences (6 points)
/38 pts.
Response to Peers
Responds to a minimum of 2 peers (10 points per response)
Substantive response (5 points)
Furthers the conversation with peers. Examples could include the following (5 points):
Provides additional resources
Connects to key concepts
Shares personal or professional experiences
Contributes new information or perspective
Presents a competing viewpoint
/30 pts.
Support from Learning Resources
At least one post refers to course learning resources. /3 pts.
Professional Writing
Response is well-organized, clear, and free of grammatical and mechanical errors.
Posts demonstrate courtesy and respect for others.
/4 pts.
Total /75 pts.
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