1. Is the American criminal justice system biased? What accounts for the prejudice, discrimination, and racial disparities that so many researchers write about? 2. Discuss African Americans and their experiences with police, corrections and the courts. How has this group found themselves in a disadvantaged position with the criminal justice system over time? 3.  Discuss […]

1. Discuss the role of women in the criminal justice system. What are some of the barriers that still exist for them both as professionals(law enforcement, corrections officers) and as offenders doing their time? See if you can find a recent news item to support your arguments.   2. Discuss the issues and challenges in […]

Noble cause corruption is examined in your course materials. Provide a general summary of the concept of noble cause corruption based on relevant research. Create and present a realistic example illustrating noble cause corruption in a law enforcement context. Do not use any of the examples cited in the course materials. Be sure to use […]

Look in the news and identify a recent story (last 6 months) that you feel both of your minors (LOGISTICS/MILITARY STUDIES) could speak to. This could be an opinion or a news story, but it must come from a reputable source. (If you aren’t sure about what you find, ask your instructor for help, or […]

1. Provide a current APA formatted title page that includes a descriptive title for your document.   2. Write a thesis statement (a single sentence only) that summarizes your argument and main idea that you intend to present in your Research Document.   3. Create an Annotated Bibliography that includes:   · A working References […]

This week, you will discuss the proper role of the IRB at a university. Regardless of whether you are carrying out an empirical capstone study or not, it is critical to understand the role of an IRB and to think critically about its purview.   Do IRB’s have the potential to limit the academic freedom […]

Apply and reflect on what you have learned about prevention programs by developing a PowerPoint presentation to deliver to your local community leaders in which you advocate for the adoption of the prevention or promotion program you identified through your research based on your topic idea for the Signature Assignment. Note: You are not developing […]

As you continue through the MA in Psychology program, you will reflect on the area of psychology you might want to focus on. Consider all that you have learned thus far as you work on this journal assignment.   Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be able to:   · Reflect on an […]

The purpose of this assignment is to create a research profile to use as a discussion tool for interaction with the research mentor and reader in order to create understanding and summarize your research study design.   Instructions   The Research Profile will include the following information in approximately 4-8 single-spaced pages and will follow […]

A strong literature review for a dissertation should offer a comprehensive synthesis of related literature. This portion of the review will delve into related topics and sub-topics of your research topic. A good literature review must also offer a clear rationale for the research study, suggesting a gap in the existing literature, which the study […]