Assignment: Crime and Causes

Assignment: Crime and Causes
Assignment: Crime and Causes
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Assignment on Introduction to Crime and Causes
FOLLOW GRADING CRITERIA
Write an analysis of each article or news story addressing the following:
Describe the crime depicted in the article.
How is criminal justice system portrayed?
What feelings or reactions are evoked in you by the article?
How would you explain the reported criminal behavior using at least two theories from the psychological perspectives to each article or news story?
Give a complete citation for the selected article and include a digital copy, if possible.
Write a 2–3-page log entry in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.
By the due date assigned, deliver your assignment to the Submissions Area.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum PointsSelected two articles or news stories appropriate for the assignment.10Described the crime and portrayal of criminal justice system for each article.22Analyzed the feelings or reactions evoked in you by each article.28Applied at least 2 psychological theories to explain the crime described in each article.32Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.8Total:100
Assignment 2:Grant Proposal – Peer Reviews
By Day 1 of Week Five, the instructor will send you two de-identified grant proposals to review for this assignment . You will play the role of a grant reviewer by reading and giving feedback to two other students’ grant proposals (proposals will be assigned at random).
The Grant Proposal – Peer Reviews
Must be three to six double-spaced pages in length (not including the title or reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the .
Must address the following areas of the proposal you are reviewing:
Specific Aims: Does the proposed study seem adequate to achieve these specific aims?
Background: Does the literature review justify the need for the study? Are there any gaps or missing data in the literature review?
Significance: Does the proposed study improve scientific knowledge, technical capability and/or clinical practice?
Proposed Study: Does the proposed study methodology answer the hypotheses listed in the Background section? Is the proposed methodology sufficient to achieve the stated specific aims?
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper you are reviewing
Reviewer’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must use at least one peer-reviewed source in addition to the course text.
Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Write a 800 word paper that addresses the following:
A definition of screening, assessment, and treatment plan
Discuss the need for crisis management when working with a client.
What is the assessment process for identifying addictive disorders?
What considerations must be made for choosing an appropriate assessment tool?
A general overview of the substance use disorder criteria according to the DSM
A discussion about the potential problems that can arise when a counselor relies solely on the diagnostic criteria listed in the DSM for treatment planning
Include at least two examples of commonly used substance use disorder assessment tools.
Include a minimum of two scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.
When writing the paper, consider using the following level-one APA headings to help organize the content:
Definitions
Crisis Management
Assessment Process
Considerations
General Overview of Criteria
Potential Problems
Examples
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.