Reference no: EM131187174
Project 1: Research an Issue in Corrections
Project Objectives
To research a specific issue in the field of correctional management
To critically analyze journal articles that reflect current or recent perspectives on that issue
Assignment
Using library resources, find two (2) journal articles relating to one single particular issue in correctional management. (The designated topics are listed below.)
Critique the quality of each article.
Based upon the methodology of the study conducted, do you think the results are reliable and valid?
Summarize the main points of both articles and then compare those main points. Do the articles reach the same conclusion?
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 your conclusion.
Topics: Summer 2016
Aging and Elderly Offenders
Medical Services
Suicide Treatment
Format Requirements
Paper should be a minimum of three, maximum of 5 pages in APA format
Narrative pages: Double space, 12 pt. font, 1" margins
Use APA format for all in-text and reference page citations
Include reference page using APA format guidelines (not included in word count)
NOTE: All sources materials cited on the reference page must have a corresponding in-text citation in the narrative of the paper.
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