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You are a training officer in a criminal justice agency. You have noticed that new hired officers seem to struggle with report writing. You have decided to provide a tool that outlines the qualities of an effective report in an easily referenced format.

Create a chart or table using Microsoft^® Word that includes the following:

•  An introduction identifying some of the types and uses of written communication in the criminal justice field
• The main requirements and features of a police report
• Definitions and explanations of those requirements and features in one or two sentences
• A summary that explains why the features identified are essential to an effective report, and why an effective report is important in the criminal justice process
• All quoted and paraphased material must be referenced. 

You have been provided some examples for this assignment. Create your own, but use it as a guide for informational purposes.

 

Question 1
Find the indicated probability.
A die with 6 sides is rolled. What is the probability of rolling a number less than 5?

4

2/3

1/6

5/6

Question 2
From the information provided, create the sample space of possible outcomes.
Two white mice mate. The male has both a white and a black fur-color gene. The female has only white fur-color genes. The fur color of the offspring

depends on the pairs of fur-color genes that they receive. Assume that neither the white nor the black gene dominates. List the possible outcomes.

WB, BW

WW, BB

WW, WW

WW, BW

Question 3
Find the indicated probability.
If you pick a card at random from a well shuffled deck, what is the probability that you get a face card or a spade?

25/52

9/26

11/26

1/22

Question 4
Find the indicated probability. Round to the nearest thousandth.
In a batch of 8,000 clock radios 5% are defective. A sample of 14 clock radios is randomly selected without replacement from the 8,000 and tested. The

entire batch will be rejected if at least one of those tested is defective. What is the probability that the entire batch will be rejected?

0.0714

0.512

0.488

0.0500

Question 5
Evaluate the expression.

34

210

5040

6

Question 6
Solve the problem.
There are 6 members on a board of directors. If they must elect a chairperson, a secretary, and a treasurer, how many different slates of candidates

are possible?

20

720

120

216

 

Question 7
Find the mean of the given probability distribution.
The number of golf balls ordered by customers of a pro shop has the following probability distribution.

6.99

7.86

9

9.66

Question 9
Provide an appropriate response.
A 28-year-old man pays $165 for a one-year life insurance policy with coverage of $140,000. If the probability that he will live through the year is

0.9994, what is the expected value for the insurance policy?

$84.00

-$164.90

$139,916.00

-$81.00

Question 10
Determine whether the given procedure results in a binomial distribution. If not, state the reason why.
Rolling a single “loaded” die 50 times, keeping track of the “fives” rolled.

Not binomial: there are too many trials.

Procedure results in a binomial distribution.

Not binomial: there are more than two outcomes for each trial.

Not binomial: the trials are not independent.

 

Question 11
Assume that a procedure yields a binomial distribution with a trial repeated n times. Use the binomial probability formula to find the probability of x

successes given the probability p of success on a single trial. Round to three decimal places.
n = 14, x = 6 , p = 0.5

0.238

0.016

0.183

0.275

Question 12
Find the indicated probability. Round to three decimal places.
In a certain college, 33% of the physics majors belong to ethnic minorities. If 10 students are selected at random from the physics majors, that is the

probability that no more than 6 belong to an ethnic minority?

0.913

0.055

0.985

0.982

Question 13
Find the standard deviation, , for the binomial distribution which has the stated values of n and p. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
n = 639; p = 0.7

14.85

9.17

11.58

15.70

Question 14
Use the Poisson Distribution to find the indicated probability.
A naturalist leads whale watch trips every morning in March. The number of whales seen has a Poisson distribution with a mean of 1.8. Find the

probability that on a randomly selected trip, the number of whales seen is 4.

0.0723

0.4338

0.1229

0.2892

Question 15
Use the Poisson model to approximate the probability. Round your answer to four decimal places.
The probability that a car will have a flat tire while driving through a certain tunnel is 0.00007. Use the Poisson distribution to approximate the

probability that among 10,000 cars passing through this tunnel, at least one will have a flat tire.

0.5034

0.4966

0.6524

0.3476

0.8558

Question 16
Given the linear correlation coefficient r and the sample size n, determine the critical values of r and use your finding to state whether or not the

given r represents a significant linear correlation. Use a significance level of 0.05.
r = 0.75, n = 9

Critical values: r = ±0.666, no significant linear correlation

Critical values: r = 0.666, no significant linear correlation

Critical values: r = -0.666, no significant linear correlation

Critical values: r = ±0.666, significant linear correlation

Question 17
Construct a scatterplot for the given data.

Choose A, B, C, or D.

Question 18
Find the value of the linear correlation coefficient r.

-0.054

0.214

0.109

-0.078

Question 19
Use the given data to find the best predicted value of the response variable.
Six pairs of data yield r = 0.789 and the regression equation What is the best predicted value of y for x = 5?

22.0

18.0

18.5

19.0

 

Question 20
Use the given data to find the equation of the regression line. Round the final values to three significant digits, if necessary.

Choose A, B, C, or D.

 

200 Points (39%) of course grade
EXTRA CREDIT (5 points)
Take your completed paper to the CSBS Writing Lab in SB 354 for assistance and
obtain a credit slip from them for proof of attendance. Turn in the credit slip to the
professor by the paper due date. Or you may also take your paper to the Writing Center
in University Hall. See the Writing Centers link on BB for more information.
The paper assignment is to explain a criminological theory that has been discussed in
this class, and then use the theory to explain a crime that has been reported in a
newspaper or magazine from the perspective of the theorist.
 The crime must have occurred on or after April 5, 2016
 The account of the crime (from the newspaper or magazine – can be an online
version) must name an individual/individuals who were arrested for committing the
crime. (It cannot be an article stating that police are “searching for suspects” in the
commission of a crime). The individuals do not need to have been convicted – just
arrested. (For the purposes of this assignment, assume that the named individual did
indeed commit the crime). The article should also mention the suspect’s age and where
the crime was committed.
 You may use ONLY ONE of the following theories:
Merton’s Anomie
Agnew’s General Strain
Sutherland’s Differential Association
Hirschi’s Social Bond
Gottfredson & Hirschi’s General Theory
 If you have taken this class before, you may NOT use the same theory as used
for the prior paper.
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Paper Grading Criteria
Papers will be graded on both content and quality of writing
Summary of the Crime (5 points):
Briefly describe the crime reported in the newspaper/magazine article. Remember, I do
not have the article that explains the crime, you must explain it in a manner that makes
sense. Keep a copy of the article. You will be graded on how well you have
summarized the information that is relevant to explaining the crime with your chosen
theory, and how well you have explained the crime. Should include date of the crime,
suspect’s name, age, and city/state where crime occurred.
If the suspect is a minor, and the name is not revealed, you may make up a name.
2. Explanation of the Theory (25 points):
Explain ONE of the above theories. You should explain the theory as if you are
teaching it to someone who has never heard of this theory before. You will be graded
on how well it appears that you understand the theory from your explanation, (did you
explain all the major points? Is your explanation correct? Are the stages of the theory
explained in the correct causal order?) In order to explain the theory you will need to
read more than the textbook summary of the theory. You are strongly encouraged to
read the original publication of the theory where available (this is noted on the
PowerPoint slides, and in the textbook), and use this as one of your sources. You must
consult (and cite) information about the theory from three (3) scholarly publications to
explain theory.
3. Use of three (3) Scholarly Publications (6 points):
You must read and cite at least three scholarly publications to explain the theory you
have chosen (you may read and/or cite more if you wish). For the purpose of this
paper, scholarly publications include any/all of the following:
a) The original book (or a revised edition of the book) in which the theory was first
explained (e.g. Shaw & McKay’s Social Disorganization theory was first
explained in the book Juvenile delinquency and urban areas (1942). A revised
edition of the book was printed in 1969:
Shaw, C.R. & McKay, H.D. (1969). Juvenile delinquency and urban areas.
Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press.
b) Edited books containing reprints of the original article explaining the theory (e.g.
Merton’s Anomie theory was first explained in a 1938 article “Social Structure
and Anomie” which has been reprinted in the book:
Carter, G.L. (1994). Empirical approaches to sociology: Classic and
contemporary readings. New York, NY: Macmillan.
c) Scholarly journals consisting of articles discussing and/or testing the theory
(If you do not know what a “Scholarly Journal” is go to Paper Help on BB).
Research articles that are testing your chosen theory will explain the theory at
the beginning of the article, you may use this information to construct your
explanation of the theory.
Note:
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 Textbooks (including the required text for this course) are not considered scholarly
publications for this assignment.
 Internet searches through Google or Yahoo etc. will not return acceptable
sources.
Wikipedia” is NOT a scholarly source.
http://criminology.fsu.edu/crimtheory/ is NOT a scholarly source
You will have to search through the Library website for “Articles or Journals” or in some
cases “Books”. Recommended data bases to search include “Criminal Justice
Abstracts” “EBSCO host” , “Emerald Library”, and “Sage Journals Online.”
4. Citations for information in the text of the paper (5 points):
Sources (for your information about the crime and the explanation of the theory) must
be referenced in the text of your paper using APA, 6th ed. reference citation and
quotations formatting.
For example:
If you paraphrase you must still cite your source e.g. (Brown, Esbensen & Geis,
2010). Or Brown, Esbensen & Geis (2010) state….
(See the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for more
detailed examples).
Remember, changing only one or two of the words does not mean you no longer
have to use a citation. It is still, for all intended purposes, not your writing or
idea.
If you use a direct quote ( “…” ), what is written in the quotation marks must appear
EXACTLY as it does in the original source, and you must include the page number of the
original source in your citation e.g. (Brown, Esbensen & Geis, 2010, p. 3).
(See the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for more
examples).
If you are not familiar with citing information (references) in the text of your paper visit
Paper Help on BB.
Plagiarism includes using another person’s text, paper, words, or ideas as your own
without providing due credit. This applies whether you are using books, articles, the
internet, magazines, newspapers, videos, or any other informational source.
If you are unclear as to what constitutes plagiarism you are strongly advised to educate
yourself. See Paper Help on BB.
Plagiarism will result in an F on the paper.
Also note that an explanation of the theory comprised of only quotation marks
and citations (a majority of the words are not your own) is not an original work.
You cannot cut & paste your paper together using quotations. Turning in such a
paper will result in you receiving an F on the paper.
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5. Use/application of the Theory to Explain the Crime (24 points):
Explain why the crime was committed from the point of view of the theorist(s). Use the
situational and individual characteristics of the crime you have selected to illustrate
each aspect/principle of the theory. If there are few details about the offender
provided in the account of the crime, you may infer plausible hypothetical details to
assist in your explanation. For example:
Agnew would explain that John Doe committed this crime because was
experiencing strain caused by the removal of positively valued stimuli, one
of the possible sources of strain. Specifically, John had a good relationship with
his children, his children were the positively valued stimuli. When he and his
wife were divorced, his wife got custody of the children and he was only
permitted to see them on weekends, (the positively valued stimuli were
removed). This was a source of strain that led to his experiencing a negative
affective state. Agnew argues that individuals experiencing strain are likely to
feel negative emotions such as anger, frustration, disappointment, depression, or
fear. John could potentially have been feeling many of these emotions. He may
have been angry with his wife for taking the children, angry with the judge who
awarded primary custody to his wife, frustrated with the situation, disappointed
and depressed that his marriage failed, and disappointed and depressed about
how infrequently he was permitted to spend time with his children… etc.)
You will be graded on how well you have used situational and individual characteristics
of the crime as examples to illustrate how the theorist would explain why the crime was
committed.
6. References (10 points):
Papers must include a list of ONLY the publications cited (not a bibliography),
beginning on a new page, in APA 6th ed. format. The list should include the
newspaper/magazine article that provides the account of the crime, as well as all
scholarly publications that were cited to explain the theory. Pay close attention to all
APA format details including use of capitals, italics, periods, parentheses etc.
References should be listed in alphabetical order (by the last name of the first
author of the publication. DO NOT CHANGE THE ORDER OF THE AUTHORS.
See the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), Sixth
Edition for more examples. It is available in the library for reference use and you may
buy the APA manual at most bookstores. See Paper Help on BB, for a limited guide
sheet.
7. Writing & Format (25 points)
(includes Tone, Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation, Length of the paper, Organization)
Use a FORMAL tone or 3rd person perspective when writing. Write from an objective
perspective. Do not use “I,” “you,” “we,” or “us” statements.
You must proofread your paper for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. This
involves writing your paper, re-reading sentences as you go, and re-reading the paper
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several times once completed. If you are not confident in your writing skills I strongly
suggest you seek assistance from the Writing Center or SBS Writing Lab, or have
someone else proofread your paper before turning it in.
Papers must be typed (12 point font), double-spaced, with ONE INCH MARGINS.
Papers are to be five pages (not including the title page and reference page), page
numbers should be on the top right corner of each page after the title page.
Points will be deducted for papers under and over the page limit.
*Do NOT include an abstract.
Type papers using MS Word or similar application.
The title of your paper should be name of the theory that you are using to explain
the crime, e.g. General Strain Theory, or Differential Association Theory etc.
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Paper Submission Instructions
Only ONE document can be submitted to turnitin. The title page, paper, and
reference page must all be in a single document.
Due Tuesday, June 7, 2016 by 10:30 am to Turnitin.com. No late papers will be
accepted.
Do not wait until the last minute, it takes time to create an account and submit your
paper. Submit to www.turnitin.com
Turn-it-in systematically scans papers to check for plagiarism and unoriginal work.
Create a Turn-it-in account at www.turnitin.com.
Click on the “New Users Click Here” button, and follow the instructions for new students.
You will need:
Class ID: 12457869 password: enroll
If you have problems you can also find instructions at
http://www.turnitin.com/static/pdf/tii_student_qs.pdf
Please enter the title of your paper on Turnitin as the name of the theory that you
are using to explain the crime, e.g. Anomie, General Strain, Differential
Association, Social Bond or General Theory.
Note:
1. Do not copy and paste your paper into the box, this method does not preserve
the formatting and you are graded on your formatting.
Upload the paper file from your computer. (Papers should be MS Word
documents (.doc)– not text (.txt) or notepad files). When you upload your file, a
preview pane will display the text of the document, at the top of the pane it will
say “Is this the paper you want to submit?”, but the text will appear unformatted.
Do not freak out – your formatting is preserved, you just cannot see it. When the
professor opens the paper it will appear exactly as it did when you submitted it
(font, paragraphs, spacing, margins etc.). So if it is the correct file, press the
“yes, submit” button.
2. If you paper is submitted properly, a box will appear. At the top “Turnitin Digital
Receipt” will be displayed (the paper will still appear unformatted in the pane
below).
3. You will also receive an email confirmation from Turnitin that your paper was
submitted – SAVE THIS EMAIL. If you do not receive an email confirmation then
your assignment was not properly uploaded to Turnitin. Very rarely is there a
problem with submissions, but in the event that there is, you must provide the
professor with the confirmation email from Turnitin to prove you submitted on
time; without this email, no corrective actions can be taken.

Max is a 60-year-old living in Iowa. For the 27 years, he has been working in the agricultural industry, particularly in the management of corn production. Recently he began to feel weak during work and tired easily. During the night he woke up sweating, and he often felt unusually warm during the day. Max was also surprised that, in spite of eating regularly, his weight was declining and his work pants were now too large for him. Upon physical examination, his physician noted his inguinal lymph nodes were swollen although Max said they were not sore. Subsequent laboratory tests confirmed follicular, non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Chemotherapy in conjunction with rituximab was immediately initiated.
1. What are the key cellular differences between non-Hodgkin lymphoma and Hodgkin lymphoma?
2. The early manifestations of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and Hodgkin lymphoma in lymphatic tissue appear differently. In terms of lymphatic presentation, how would these two diseases appear clinically?
3. What are the pharmacologic properties of rituximab, and what is its mechanism of action on malignant cells?
4. Outline the structure of lymph node parenchyma including the areas where B and T lymphocytes reside. Where did Max’s lymphoma arise?

How can information you learned in this course be applied to your life and/or work to increase your future success?

Optional: From what we discussed in Units I-VII compared to Unit VIII and modern headlines, are Americans learning from their history, or are future generations doomed to repeat themselves again and again?

Background

In the SLP, you will analyze the same company that you did for Module 1’s SLP, but this time you will use the Nadler-Tushman Congruence Model for organizational change. This will allow you to build your skills at applying different models.

Required Reading

Refer to the required and optional readings for this module, and any other readings which will help you in implementing organizational change.

Assignment

Write a 3- to 4-page paper in which you analyze an organization of your choice using the Nadler-Tushman Congruence Model.

Keys to the Assignment

The key aspects of this assignment that should be covered in your paper include:

Analyze the subject company/organization using the Nadler-Tushman Congruence Model framework.
Thoroughly examine each of the key areas of the model.
Identify in which box each piece of data relates, and justify why.
How well does the model work in this situation?
What did you learn from applying the model to your subject organization that you didn’t know before?

SLP Assignment Expectations

Your paper will be evaluated using the following five (5) criteria:

Assignment-Driven Criteria (Precision and Breadth): Does the paper fully address all Keys to the Assignment? Are the concepts behind the Keys to the Assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the paper meet minimum length requirements?
Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking and Depth): Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis, in which information derived from multiple sources, expert opinions, and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis?
Business Writing (Clarity and Organization): Is the paper well written (clear, developed logically, and well organized)? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section headings included in all papers? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding to the Keys to the Assignment, or is justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct quotations?
Effective Use of Information (Information Literacy and References): Does the paper demonstrate that the student has read, understood and can apply the background materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated effective research, as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality (library?) sources? Do additional sources used in paper provide strong support for conclusions drawn, and do they help in shaping the overall paper?
Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding of APA Style of referencing, by inclusion of proper end references and in-text citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g., references used from the Background page, the assignment readings, and outside research) been included, and are these properly cited? Have all end references been included within the body of the paper as in-text citations?

Tips and Suggestions

Please note the following tips or suggestions:

You may use a simple diagram (such as a Fishbone diagram (Force Field Analysis) or a process visual) to highlight important factors. However, do not use the diagram in lieu of valuable analysis (or to take up valuable writing space) – it should be in addition to your paper of 3-4 pages of analysis.
Just because you have written the minimum number of pages does not mean that you have adequately covered the topic. Err on the side of more writing rather than less.
Do not use every piece of data in the case.
Include a cover page and reference page, in addition to the 3-4 pages of analysis described above.
Include headings for all papers greater than 2 pages (basically all papers), but do not use headings as “space fillers.”
Cite AND reference all sources that you use in your work, including those that you do not quote but paraphrase. This means include citations and quotation marks for direct quotes of more than 5 words, and citations for that information which you have “borrowed” or paraphrased from other sources.
Follow the Student Guide to Writing a High-Quality Academic Paper.

Write a 700 to -word paper describing the importance of research as it relates to policy development within the field of criminal justice. Address each of the following: Identify the purposes and types of policies within the field of criminal justice. Describe the relationship between research and policy development. Provide examples of how research can assist policy makers by informing their policy decisions. Identify two examples of policies that were developed within the past 10 years that resulted from research within the field of criminal justice

Week 4 Assignment 1 – Submit Here Students, please view the “Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment” in the Student Center. Instructors, training on how to grade is within the Instructor Center.

Assignment 1: Procedural Law and the Bill of Rights Due Week 4 and worth 200 points

The Bill of Rights finds its roots in documents such as the British Magna Carta of 1215 AD. It was one of the first documents that provided the common man independence from a monarch. It did imply that the federal government’s law dominated all others; however, it gave each state control of any laws outside of those reserved to the federal government. The Bill of Rights acts as a blueprint that every individual state uses to protect the rights of individual citizens. In this assignment, you will utilize the various concepts found in the Bill of Rights to provide the foundation of the various sections of the question.

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

Compare and contrast two (2) of the sources of rights and fundamental principles found in the United States’ legal system as outlined by the text. Critically analyze and discuss two (2) steps of the criminal justice process from arrest to imprisonment. Identify and discuss the particular amendment related to arrest, search and seizures. Compare and contrast the concepts of probable cause and reasonable suspicion. In your own words, explain how they are similar or different. Examine and discuss the two (2) examples in which the exclusionary rule may not apply. Identify and discuss one (1) contemporary issue or case law related to the use of force. Use at least four (4) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Research and analyze procedures governing the process of arrest through trial. Critically debate the Constitutional safeguards of key Amendments with specific attention to the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 14th Amendments. Describe the difference between searchers, warrantless searches, and stops. Use technology and information resources to research issues in the criminal procedure. Write clearly and concisely about the criminal procedure using proper writing mechanics.