Month: October 2017

Paper instructions:

Minimum of 5 pages using MLA format.

In regards to All the King’s men by Warren Penn

Prompt:  In many works of literature, past events can affect, positively or negatively, the present actions, attitudes, or values of a character.  Write an essay showing how the character’s relationship to the past contributes to the meaning of a work as whole.

FILM – Singin’ In The Rain 1952 Gene Kelly as Don, Donald O’Connor as Cosmo, Debbie Reynolds as Kathy, Millard Mitchell as R.F., Jean Hagen as Lina, Cyd Charisse as sexy dancer in Green & White. Direction & Choreography by Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen (102Min.)

Write the paper from the visceral. How does the film effect you personally?

Write it also from the technical. What mise en scene techniques did you notice?
Write it from covering dramatic themes that are prominent in the scene you chose.
View the scene THREE times before writing about it, and write it in the 1st person!
Do not write a synopsis of the film for more than ONE paragraph. I will most likely know the film. Keep the writing focused on ONE, or TWO scenes.

The Iliad focuses on the behavior of warriors in time of crisis and examines what each person owes to him- or herself and to the community.

Compare the values in The Iliad with the values that people hold today. To what extent are dignity, pride, honor, glory, fame, and revenge still important? How do people achieve them today?

Answer this question with the extra word count left

•What does Aeneas give up in order to found Rome?
?Is his achievement worth the sacrifice to him?
?Do you think Virgil wanted the reader to find it worth the sacrifice?
?Would you find it worth the sacrifice? Explain

Project 1: Annotated Bibliography

For your final project in this you will be asked to trace a crime or criminal incident through the adult criminal course justice system, from initial arrest to eventual return to the community following incarceration. In the course of that project you will encounter numerous decision points or stages in the system. Project 1will assist you prepare for your final project by introducing you to topic research. You may then use the results of this project to support your final project paper.

 

Project 1 Assignment:

Using one of the possible topics listed below (see, Topics), you will prepare an annotated bibliography.

What is an Annotated Bibliography?

· A bibliography is a list of books, articles, and documents. (CCJS bibliographies must be written in the American Psychological Association (APA) format

· The annotation is a brief (usually about 150 words) paragraph that provides some descriptive and evaluative information about each book, article, etc.

1. Your Annotated Bibliography must contain four (4) outside (not instructional material for this course) sources, at least two of which must come from the UMUC Library data base.

2. Locate books, periodicals, and documents that may contain useful information and ideas on your topic. You may conduct your research with the assistance of a UMUC librarian, reviewing your own personal materials on the topic, using the Internet, visiting an actual library, etc. and review the available items. Then, choose those works that provide a variety of perspectives on your topic.

a. Note: You can connect to Library Services by using the Library link http://www.umuc.edu/library/index.cfm under Resources in the Classroom Task bar; or,

b. Link directly to the UMUC Library Guide to Criminal Justice Resources link in Content

3. Type the reference citation information for the book, article, or document using the American Psychological Association (APA) formatting standards. (There are links to APA format standards under Library Services.)

4. Each reference is followed by the annotation. The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited. Creating an annotated bibliography calls for a variety of intellectual skills: concise exposition, succinct analysis, and informed library research.

5. Write a concise annotation (150 words) for each resource that summarizes the central theme and scope of the book, article, or document. Include one or more sentences that,

a) evaluates the authority or background of the author;

b) comments on the intended audience;

c) compares or contrasts the work with another you have cited; and

d) explains how this work illuminates your bibliography topic.

NOTE: Annotations vs. Abstracts

Abstracts are the purely descriptive summaries often found at the beginning of scholarly journal articles or in periodical indexes. Annotations are descriptive and critical; they expose the author’s point of view, clarity and appropriateness of expression, and authority. Abstracts will not be accepted for this project.

Topics

Select ONE of the following topics for all four (4) of your resources.

(Note: Other topics may be submitted to your instructor for prior approval.)

Arrest on Probable Cause

Pre-trial Release (Bail, Release on Recognizance, etc.)

The role of the Criminal Grand Jury

The Insanity Plea

Plea Bargaining

The role of the Prosecutor

The role of the Defense Attorney

The American Jury Trial

The CSI effect

Dueling Expert Witnesses

The Victim’s Rights

The Criminal Appeal process

Alternatives to Incarceration

Probation

Parole

Good Behavior Credits in prison

Restorative Justice

 

Format

· Each annotation should contain approximately 150 words.

· Double space, 12 pt. font, 1 margins

-Cover page for your assignment

· Include your name

· Course title and number

· Project title

· Topic selected

· Date of submission

Annotated Bibliography Support Resources:

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/614/03/  â€¨â€¨https://library.bethel.edu/class/tutorials/writ-cit/1001APA_Ann_Bib_6thEd


http://www.editing-writing.com/articles/annotated-bibliography-apa-style.shtml


http://olinuris.library.cornell.edu/ref/research/skill28.htm

www.iupui.edu/ (Search on Annotated Bibliography)

UMUC Citation tutorial:

http://www.umuc.edu/library/libhow/apa_examples.cfm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper instructions:

create abstract

Improve structure and flow

Add stats and thematic data

improve methadology-critical review

focus dissertation

make it into an interesting read