Article
Critique Assignment 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.
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4-7
pages excluding the title page, abstract, and reference pages.
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Current
APA format.
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Minimum
of two (2) peer-reviewed journal articles from Liberty University library.
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Acceptable
sources (peer-reviewed articles published within the last 5-10 years only).
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Include
a critique of least two (2) strengths and two (2) weaknesses from each article.
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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.
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