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Part 1
Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Why has criminal justice policy      come to be more dependent on evidence-based evaluation? Explain this in      detail.

How have practitioners and       researchers collaborated more in recent years to formulate strategies to       address crime issues?

What role does accountability      play in considering which policies are “good” or effective?

How do policymakers evaluate       policies?
What is the difference between       evaluation and assessment?

Part 2
Address the following in 3–4 pages:

How do theory, ideology, and      ethics play a part in the creation of criminal justice policy?

Identify a specific public       policy and discuss the theory and criteria behind its creation.
What are the complications in       criminological theory of explaining causation?
How does ideology impact the       construction of criminal justice policy?
People expect criminal       justice policies to be morally principled. Describe how ethics frame or       are incorporated into criminal justice policy.
How is translational       criminology seen as an effective way to bridge the gap between       practitioners and researchers in creating policy?

Use at least 2 peer-reviewed reference sources, and be sure to use APA style for the references and the corresponding in-text citations.
Part 3
Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

How does research play a role      in criminal justice policy?

Choose a criminal justice       policy in your state. How do the strategies used in the selected policy       address crime and justice issues?
Address gender policies       specifically. Discuss gender policies and other theories investigating       the biological impact on criminology.  For example, should juvenile       justice programs be unisex?
Why is it important that       policy efforts receive support for implementation?

Provide concrete and clear examples to explain your answers.  Evaluate opposing views and adequately address your final conclusions.
Part 4
In this assignment, you will create an annotated bibliography about crime prevention research and initiatives aimed at reducing juvenile delinquency and subsequent adult criminal behavior. You will continue to utilize the research developed in the annotated bibliography as you prepare for the assignments in Units 4 and 5.
What is an annotated bibliography?
This is a bibliography that includes brief explanations or notes for each reference. An annotated bibliography helps the researcher determine which sources are relevant to a line of inquiry. This determination is based on a summary of the work, an evaluation of its credibility, and its applicability to what you are specifically writing about. Each annotation should be between 100–150 words.
Conduct a literature search in the CTU Library databases and select 8-10 peer-reviewed research articles to create your annotated bibliography:

This site gives an explanation      of what an annotated bibliography is and the process of creating one. Be      sure you check the format of your own work with the assignment and your      instructor.

How to Prepare an Annotated       Bibliography: The Annotated Bibliography

This site gives an overview of      the annotated bibliography and samples in APA and other formats. Be sure      you check the format of your own work with the assignment and your      instructor.

Annotated Bibliography Samples

What are peer-reviewed references?
Peer-reviewed references are those documents that have been written and subsequently reviewed by experts or scholars in a specific field. Examples in criminology and criminal justice include: Criminology, the Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, and Justice Quarterly. Do not use an article that is more than 5–7 years old unless it is considered foundational in the field.
Annotations Versus Abstracts
Abstracts are the purely descriptive summaries often found at the beginning of scholarly journal articles or in periodical indexes. Annotations are descriptive and critical; they expose the author’s point of view, clarity, and appropriateness of expression and authority.
Assignment Guidelines

First, search for books, periodicals,      and information related to your topic of study. Take your time to look      them over and see what the authors are describing in their work, and then      make a decision on which material would have the most impact upon your      paper.
Select a minimum of 8-10 sources      that you will use for your annotated bibliography. 
For each selected source,      complete the following:

Make an APA reference for the       material.
Write a brief description that       summarizes the central theme of the material (in your own words, do not       copy or paraphrase the Abstract).

Evaluate the credibility of        the source, comment on the intended audience, compare or contrast this        work with other sources that you have referenced, and explain how this        work relates to your topic.

All references should be in APA      style.

Part 5
Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
The annotated bibliography is a cornerstone of academic research and allows students and policy analysts to understand the current state of knowledge about an issue before proposing policy alternatives.

How would you use the annotated      bibliography to prepare you to create an effective literature review?
If a policy analyst simply did      an Internet search and gave policymakers some results about a policy      issue, what would happen? What would be missing? How do you determine      credibility?
Using credible academic reference      sources to build a literature review is crucial, but it can be challenging      to write. How will you approach transitioning from the annotated      bibliography to the literature review?

What are some common errors to       avoid in writing a literature review?

Part 6
Using your annotated bibliography from Week 2, write a literature review of 3–4 pages. Many peer-reviewed academic journal articles contain a literature review section. Research to find and read several of these.
The literature review is not a listing of abstracts or simple paraphrasing. If your introduction and literature review are combined, ensure that each specific point in establishing the importance of your topic is supported by citations of proper sources. The points you are emphasizing are a reflection of the research and findings that you have developed around your chosen topic. Your ultimate paper is your own unique perspective, and in the literature review you are assembling related research to support your own work.
Assignment Guidelines

Using your annotated      bibliography from Week 2, conduct a literature review of your selected      sources.
Your literature review should      be 3–4 pages in length.

Remember to use APA style for all references and citations.
Part 7
Students will be expected to post their first initial discussion board posting by Saturday of each week. Discussion posts will be graded and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.
Students are expected to post their responses to peers by Saturday. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.
The discussion assignment for this week includes a review of the Final Project Outline completed by one of your classmates, as well as a substantial response to at least one other student.
Primary Task Response: Your first task is to post your own Final Project Outline to the discussion area so that other students are able to review your plan. Use the 7 step process outlined in the MUSE link CHDS Policy Options Analysis. Include the 7 steps in your Outline. Attach your document to the main discussion post, and include a 2-3 sentence description of each major section and several proposed references.

Define the Problem
Construct Alternative Solutions
Criteria for Judging Success of      Proposed Solutions
Projected outcomes for      alternative Solutions
Analyze Trade-Offs for      Solutions
Choose Best Solutions 
Explain Recommendations.

Part 8
The state legislature recognizes the need to focus efforts and resources on criminal justice reform. Acting as a state policy analyst and building on the annotated bibliography and literature review you have completed, propose 2 policy alternatives to address criminal justice reform.
 
Your readings in the course have exposed you to many of the key topics in criminal justice while showing you the importance of research and theories to the development of sound policies. You have seen how the writing in the text and other sources is not mere opinion or unsupported assertions. Rather, the work is built upon existing knowledge and contemporary studies.
 
As you consider how to advise the legislature on how to address criminal justice reform in your state, you must rely on factual information and utilize a theoretical foundation. Criminal behavior results from a variety of factors explained through various theoretical perspectives. One or more theories may draw your attention as instructive about the issues surrounding criminal behavior. Have these theories been supported by research? 
Assignment Guidelines
You are a policy analyst in the legislative affairs office of your state legislature. The criminal justice committee of the legislature has requested recommendations about how to address criminal justice reform in the state. You must conduct research and assemble 2 possible policy initiatives in your proposal. Use the 7 step process outlined in the MUSE link, CHDS Policy Options Analysis. Include the 7 steps in your proposal.

Define the Problem
Construct Alternative Solutions
Criteria for Judging Success of      Proposed Solutions
Projected outcomes for      alternative Solutions
Analyze Trade-Offs for      Solutions
Choose Best Solutions 
Explain Recommendations.

Address the following in 3–4 pages:

Prepare a professional policy      memo to the criminal justice committee outlining the actions to be taken,      funding sources, and implementation challenges that may arise for each      alternative.

Compare and contrast the two       policy recommendations.
In your memo, demonstrate how       the 7 step process uses technical fluency to complete the process.

How would you evaluate whether      either policy was successful after it was implemented?
How will you utilize your      research from the first 3 weeks? Explain.

Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.
While the specific memo format you choose is not specified, be aware that the tone of your writing should be clear, professional, free of jargon, and without emotionally influenced terms or comments.
Part 9
Review and reflect on the knowledge you have gained from this course. Based on your review and reflection, write at least 400-600 words on the following:

What were the most compelling      topics learned in this course? 
How did participating in      discussions help your understanding of the subject matter? Is anything      still unclear that could be clarified?
What approaches could have      yielded additional valuable information?
How would you apply what you      have learned to your future career aspirations?

Part 10
The state legislature has agreed to go forth with one of the two policy proposals that you formulated in the Week 4 Final Assignment draft. You will now have to explain how the policy will be implemented and what challenges will be faced during implementation.
Part 1 Tasks (Objectives from Weeks 1–4):

First, revise your Week 4      assignment based on your own review and reflection, instructor feedback,      and peer responses.

Part 2 Tasks (Objective(s) from Week 5):

Add 2–3 additional pages of      content to your final assignment by selecting 1 of the 2 initiatives you      recommended in Week 4 and addressing the following questions regarding the      recommended policy:

What cost factors do you       anticipate affecting implementation of the selected policy?
What strategy would you       recommend to involve the media or other groups in an effort to inform the       public and stakeholders about the new policy?
Articulate how research       evidence played a significant role in your final policy recommendation.

Part 3 Tasks (Objective(s) from Week 5):  Provide a 1 page Executive Summary of your proposal.

Write a paragraph outlining the      key policy you are proposing. 
Include a statement as to why      your policy proposal is necessary
Briefly identify the key      research and data that supports your proposal.
Provide a concluding paragraph      on how you propose this policy to be evaluated after implementation and      the overall benefits to criminal justice policy.

Description Part 1 Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas. Why has criminal justice policy      come to be more dependent on evidence-based evaluation? Explain this in      detail. How have practitioners and       researchers collaborated more in recent years to formulate strategies to       address crime issues? What role does accountability      play in considering which policies are “good” or effective? How do policymakers evaluate       policies? What is the difference between       evaluation and assessment? Part 2 Address the following in 3–4 pages: How do theory, ideology, and      ethics play a part in the creation of criminal justice policy? Identify a specific public       policy and discuss the theory and criteria behind its creation. What are the complications in       criminological theory of explaining causation? How does ideology impact the       construction of criminal justice policy? People expect criminal       justice policies to be morally principled. Describe how ethics frame or       are incorporated into criminal justice policy. How is translational       criminology seen as an effective way to bridge the gap between       practitioners and researchers in creating policy? Use at least 2 peer-reviewed reference sources, and be sure to use APA style for the references and the corresponding in-text citations. Part 3 Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas. How does research play a role      in criminal justice policy? Choose a criminal justice       policy in your state. How do the strategies used in the selected policy       address crime and justice issues? Address gender policies       specifically. Discuss gender policies and other theories investigating       the biological impact on criminology.  For example, should juvenile       justice programs be unisex? Why is it important that       policy efforts receive support for implementation? Provide concrete and clear examples to explain your answers.  Evaluate opposing views and adequately address your final conclusions. Part 4 In this assignment, you will create an annotated bibliography about crime prevention research and initiatives aimed at reducing juvenile delinquency and subsequent adult criminal behavior. You will continue to utilize the research developed in the annotated bibliography as you prepare for the assignments in Units 4 and 5. What is an annotated bibliography? This is a bibliography that includes brief explanations or notes for each reference. An annotated bibliography helps the researcher determine which sources are relevant to a line of inquiry. This determination is based on a summary of the work, an evaluation of its credibility, and its applicability to what you are specifically writing about. Each annotation should be between 100–150 words. Conduct a literature search in the CTU Library databases and select 8-10 peer-reviewed research articles to create your annotated bibliography: This site gives an explanation      of what an annotated bibliography is and the process of creating one. Be      sure you check the format of your own work with the assignment and your      instructor. How to Prepare an Annotated       Bibliography: The Annotated Bibliography This site gives an overview of      the annotated bibliography and samples in APA and other formats. Be sure      you check the format of your own work with the assignment and your      instructor. Annotated Bibliography Samples What are peer-reviewed references? Peer-reviewed references are those documents that have been written and subsequently reviewed by experts or scholars in a specific field. Examples in criminology and criminal justice include: Criminology, the Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, and Justice Quarterly. Do not use an article that is more than 5–7 years old unless it is considered foundational in the field. Annotations Versus Abstracts Abstracts are the purely descriptive summaries often found at the beginning of scholarly journal articles or in periodical indexes. Annotations are descriptive and critical; they expose the author’s point of view, clarity, and appropriateness of expression and authority. Assignment Guidelines First, search for books, periodicals,      and information related to your topic of study. Take your time to look      them over and see what the authors are describing in their work, and then      make a decision on which material would have the most impact upon your      paper. Select a minimum of 8-10 sources      that you will use for your annotated bibliography.  For each selected source,      complete the following: Make an APA reference for the       material. Write a brief description that       summarizes the central theme of the material (in your own words, do not       copy or paraphrase the Abstract). Evaluate the credibility of        the source, comment on the intended audience, compare or contrast this        work with other sources that you have referenced, and explain how this        work relates to your topic. All references should be in APA      style. Part 5 Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas. The annotated bibliography is a cornerstone of academic research and allows students and policy analysts to understand the current state of knowledge about an issue before proposing policy alternatives. How would you use the annotated      bibliography to prepare you to create an effective literature review? If a policy analyst simply did      an Internet search and gave policymakers some results about a policy      issue, what would happen? What would be missing? How do you determine      credibility? Using credible academic reference      sources to build a literature review is crucial, but it can be challenging      to write. How will you approach transitioning from the annotated      bibliography to the literature review? What are some common errors to       avoid in writing a literature review? Part 6 Using your annotated bibliography from Week 2, write a literature review of 3–4 pages. Many peer-reviewed academic journal articles contain a literature review section. Research to find and read several of these. The literature review is not a listing of abstracts or simple paraphrasing. If your introduction and literature review are combined, ensure that each specific point in establishing the importance of your topic is supported by citations of proper sources. The points you are emphasizing are a reflection of the research and findings that you have developed around your chosen topic. Your ultimate paper is your own unique perspective, and in the literature review you are assembling related research to support your own work. Assignment Guidelines Using your annotated      bibliography from Week 2, conduct a literature review of your selected      sources. Your literature review should      be 3–4 pages in length. Remember to use APA style for all references and citations. Part 7 Students will be expected to post their first initial discussion board posting by Saturday of each week. Discussion posts will be graded and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time. Students are expected to post their responses to peers by Saturday. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time. The discussion assignment for this week includes a review of the Final Project Outline completed by one of your classmates, as well as a substantial response to at least one other student. Primary Task Response: Your first task is to post your own Final Project Outline to the discussion area so that other students are able to review your plan. Use the 7 step process outlined in the MUSE link CHDS Policy Options Analysis. Include the 7 steps in your Outline. Attach your document to the main discussion post, and include a 2-3 sentence description of each major section and several proposed references. Define the Problem Construct Alternative Solutions Criteria for Judging Success of      Proposed Solutions Projected outcomes for      alternative Solutions Analyze Trade-Offs for      Solutions Choose Best Solutions  Explain Recommendations. Part 8 The state legislature recognizes the need to focus efforts and resources on criminal justice reform. Acting as a state policy analyst and building on the annotated bibliography and literature review you have completed, propose 2 policy alternatives to address criminal justice reform.   Your readings in the course have exposed you to many of the key topics in criminal justice while showing you the importance of research and theories to the development of sound policies. You have seen how the writing in the text and other sources is not mere opinion or unsupported assertions. Rather, the work is built upon existing knowledge and contemporary studies.   As you consider how to advise the legislature on how to address criminal justice reform in your state, you must rely on factual information and utilize a theoretical foundation. Criminal behavior results from a variety of factors explained through various theoretical perspectives. One or more theories may draw your attention as instructive about the issues surrounding criminal behavior. Have these theories been supported by research?  Assignment Guidelines You are a policy analyst in the legislative affairs office of your state legislature. The criminal justice committee of the legislature has requested recommendations about how to address criminal justice reform in the state. You must conduct research and assemble 2 possible policy initiatives in your proposal. Use the 7 step process outlined in the MUSE link, CHDS Policy Options Analysis. Include the 7 steps in your proposal. Define the Problem Construct Alternative Solutions Criteria for Judging Success of      Proposed Solutions Projected outcomes for      alternative Solutions Analyze Trade-Offs for      Solutions Choose Best Solutions  Explain Recommendations. Address the following in 3–4 pages: Prepare a professional policy      memo to the criminal justice committee outlining the actions to be taken,      funding sources, and implementation challenges that may arise for each      alternative. Compare and contrast the two       policy recommendations. In your memo, demonstrate how       the 7 step process uses technical fluency to complete the process. How would you evaluate whether      either policy was successful after it was implemented? How will you utilize your      research from the first 3 weeks? Explain. Be sure to reference all sources using APA style. While the specific memo format you choose is not specified, be aware that the tone of your writing should be clear, professional, free of jargon, and without emotionally influenced terms or comments. Part 9 Review and reflect on the knowledge you have gained from this course. Based on your review and reflection, write at least 400-600 words on the following: What were the most compelling      topics learned in this course?  How did participating in      discussions help your understanding of the subject matter? Is anything      still unclear that could be clarified? What approaches could have      yielded additional valuable information? How would you apply what you      have learned to your future career aspirations? Part 10 The state legislature has agreed to go forth with one of the two policy proposals that you formulated in the Week 4 Final Assignment draft. You will now have to explain how the policy will be implemented and what challenges will be faced during implementation. Part 1 Tasks (Objectives from Weeks 1–4): First, revise your Week 4      assignment based on your own review and reflection, instructor feedback,      and peer responses. Part 2 Tasks (Objective(s) from Week 5): Add 2–3 additional pages of      content to your final assignment by selecting 1 of the 2 initiatives you      recommended in Week 4 and addressing the following questions regarding the      recommended policy: What cost factors do you       anticipate affecting implementation of the selected policy? What strategy would you       recommend to involve the media or other groups in an effort to inform the       public and stakeholders about the new policy? Articulate how research       evidence played a significant role in your final policy recommendation. Part 3 Tasks (Objective(s) from Week 5):  Provide a 1 page Executive Summary of your proposal. Write a paragraph outlining the      key policy you are proposing.  Include a statement as to why      your policy proposal is necessary Briefly identify the key      research and data that supports your proposal. Provide a concluding paragraph      on how you propose this policy to be evaluated after implementation and      the overall benefits to criminal justice policy.

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