examine the role of science in criminal justice.

Purpose
To assess your ability to assess the role and importance of science and research in criminal justice.
Overview
In this assignment, you are required to examine the role of science in criminal justice. The students, as consumers of research, are required to critically question “what they think they know and how others claim to know what they know” (Maxfield & Babbie, p. 3-4) while identifying different types of research.
Review the following scenario:
Over the last several decades, policy makers have turned to a more punitive approach to crime control and prevention by increasing sentence lengths. Most states changed their juvenile sentencing policies to increase the numbers of juvenile offenders that were transferred to the adult criminal court so they could receive longer adult sentences. This get-tough-on-crime approach was very popular in most states. Yet, empirical research has failed to find that juvenile crime decreased after these laws were changed. A popular senator urged his state to try more youth as adults so they could get longer sentences, learn their lesson and not recommit. He read about a youth who shot his teacher and only received two years in a juvenile institution and another gang member who received three after aggravated assault.
Discuss which errors in personal human inquiry might apply to this case including over generalization, inaccurate or selective observations, illogical reasoning and resistance to change or ideology and politics. How might these errors impact this get-tough approach on delinquency? If you were aware of these errors and knew how to overcome them, how would you use the scientific approach to overcome them?
The assignment requires you to write a three page paper following APA style. To successfully complete the assignment, you are expected to read and study the key points and all assigned readings for this module. In particular, use the Brown (1981) article as your sources. You should also familiarize yourself with the grading criteria provided. This criteria includes information on how your professor will grade your assignment. Ensure you cover all relevant information expected of you in the assignment. Make sure you carefully proofread your assignment to ensure proper grammar and spelling. Remember: submitting your written assignment to Turnitin is NOT optional.
Reference
Maxfield, M. G., & Babbie, E. R. (2012). Basics of research methods (3rd ed.). Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
Action Items
Complete all required readings prior to working on this assignment.
Review the scenario in the overview section and address the following USING EACH AS A HEADER
in a 3 page paper:
Discuss which errors in personal human inquiry might apply to this case including over generalization, inaccurate or selective observations, illogical reasoning and resistance to change or ideology and politics.
How might these errors impact this get-tough approach on delinquency?
If you were aware of these errors and knew how to overcome them, how would you use the scientific approach to overcome them?
Use the Brown (1981) article as your sources.
Your paper is to include your name, the assignment name and number, the course and section number, and the date on your title page. Format your title page, paper, and cite ALL sources according to APA guidelines
(Links to an external site.)
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Submit the completed first draft of your assignment. Your work will automatically be checked by Turnitin.
Access your Turnitin report by reviewing your Submission Details for this assignment. Revise your work as needed based on the feedback.
By the due date indicated, re-submit the final version of your work.
Grading Criteria
Points Earned At the college level, the emphasis in grading is on the content of assignments and the effectiveness of communication.
Expected PointsAssignment Meets All Requirements
Maximum PointsAssignment Significantly Exceeds Requirements
Content and Focus (40%) Response addressed the subject matter of the assignment in a logical, cohesive manner
24
32
Analysis and Critical Thinking (40%) The student’s response indicates a level of knowledge of the material that is based on analysis and evaluation. (The student has thought about and understands the topic). The student’s response indicates the ability to synthesize and apply the material learned
24
32
Writing Style, Grammar, Sentence Structure, APA, and Research (20%) Sentences consistently clear, concise, well written; grammar and punctuation are correct. Correct use of APA style in body of paper and in bibliography; appropriately references all research sources
12
16
Subtotal (points earned before any applicable deductions)
60
80
Points Deducted Error-free mechanics and meeting stated format criteria are the baseline expectations for assignments. Points will be deducted for failing to meet these requirements.
Mechanics (-10%) grammar, spelling, punctuation
up to – 8
Format (-10%) length, appearance
up to – 8
Total (points earned minus any applicable deductions)
0 – 80

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