Reference no: EM133876706 , Length: Words Count:500
Assignment:
Preparation
Review faculty feedback from the Topic Approval: Deductive Reasoning and Risk Management assignment and incorporate that feedback in this summary, as needed.
Review the Summative Assessment: Problem-Solving Methodologies to understand the assessment format and requirements.
Assignment Deliverable
Write a 350 to 525 word summary of how deductive reasoning can be used to solve problems and manage risk(s) in a criminal justice context.
Include the following headings and information in your summary:
Introduction
- Explain the concept of deductive thinking.
- Explain the skills and mindset required to apply deductive reasoning.
- Explain the relevance of truth, validity, and soundness when applying deductive reasoning.
Deductive Reasoning Analysis
Create a scenario illustrating how deductive reasoning can be used to solve a problem/scenario related to crime in 1 of the following criminal justice subdomains that you selected in Week 1: law enforcement, courts, or corrections.
- Identify the problem and relevant criminal elements.
- Explain how deductive reasoning can be used to address the problem.
Note: You may use the problem/scenario you created in your Wk 1 Topic Approval: Deductive Reasoning and Risk Management assignment or select a different problem/scenario of your choice.
Risk Management Analysis
Identify 1 or 2 potential risks in the scenario or crime/problem and explain how applying deductive reasoning can help reduce or manage these risk(s). Consider the following examples:
Operational risks (e.g., personnel/property/assets/resources)
- Compliance and/or liability risks (e.g., legal/financial)
- Risks to public safety or public reputation
- Ethical risks
- Technology risks
References
Cite at least 2 scholarly sources, in addition to the textbook.