Instructions
Project 1: Research an Issue in Corrections (20 Points)
No directly quoted material may be used in this project paper.
Resources should be summarized or paraphrased with appropriate in-text and Resource page citations.
Important: Before beginning this assignment, read all of the assignments for the course. In Project 2 you will be asked to report on a Best Practice to address the issue identified in Project 1. In the Final Project you will be required to develop an implementation plan to introduce the Best Practice into an organization.
Project Objectives
To research a specific issue in the field of correctional management
To critically analyze journal articles that reflects current or recent perspectives on that issue.
Assignment:
1. Find two (2) journal articles relating to a particular issue in correctional management. (The designated topics are listed below). a. The UMUC Library is an excellent source for journal articles.b. See Resources>Library on the classroom toolbar, or see Content>Guide to Criminal Justice Resources.
2. Critique the quality of each article.
3. Based upon the methodology of the study conducted, do you think the results are reliable and valid?
4. Summarize the main points of both articles and then compare those main points. Do the articles reach the same conclusion?
5. Analyze the articles and determine whether you believe that the conclusion(s) of the articles agree with your perception of the correctional management issue. Explain the basis for you conclusion.
Topics:
Reentry
Format Requirements:
Paper should be a minimum of three, maximum of five pages in APA format.
Narrative pages; Double space, 12 pt. font,
1" margins
Use APA format guidelines for all in-text and reference page citations
Include reference page using APA format guidelines (not included in page count)
NOTE: All source materials cited on the reference page must have a corresponding in-text citation in the narrative of the paper.
Additionally create a cover page for you assignment (not included in the page count)
Include your name
Course title and number
Project title
Date of Submission
