THE ASSIGNMENT: CRIMINOLOGY

THE ASSIGNMENT: criminology

movie NAME/RESEARCH TOPI : UNVBELIEVABLE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTIkUzkbzQk&t=51s

A written submission in the format of a standard essay (Introduction, separate paragraphs, conclusion, reference page) that incorporates knowledge gained in the course relating to the criminal justice system and applied to a chosen movie (topic). You will watch the movie and identify features of the movie (characters, themes, subject matter) that relates directly to the course content. In order to do this, you must use the course textbook as a source, along with 4 other academic sources. 

This is not a movie review or a summary of the movie. If this is what you submit, you will receive a poor grade.

You must actually watch the movie, simply reading a synopsis will not be sufficient. Specific examples to highlight what you are discussing will be expected.

The movie is meant to be thought-provoking, which means it is meant to stir ideas in your mind about the subject matter you are watching that may connect to topics that we have covered in this course. 

A few examples of directions you can go in:

• the portrayal of police in Hollywood/the media in comparison to real life. 
• crime control philosophies (one that may relate to the movie you are viewing)
• features of the criminal justice process you can identify and further explain from your movie selection
• police use of force
• deterrence 
• police investigation in media vs reality
• social justice issues 
• suspect/offenders
• victimization/secondary victimization
• what is justice?
• vigilante justice
• types of crime
• organized crime/gangs
• Incarceration
• victims in the criminal justice process

be creative but make sure to incorporate related course content.

REQUIREMENTS:

o Double-spaced, 12-size font, Times New Roman Font

o   MS Word document (no pdf/Adobe files)

o   750 words minimum - 1200 maximum

A Title page is not necessary. 

• attempt to link your chosen topic to at least TWO (2) major elements/themes from the course. (Police, Pre Trial, Trial, Corrections, Justice Philosophies, etc)

o   5 Academic Sources minimum,  all from the college library ONLY (no encyclopedias or personal blog sites)

§  1 source MUST BE THE COURSE TEXTBOOK. 

 do not cite lecture notes or my lecture slides as a source in your submission. 

Watch the entire movie, do not be tempted to read a synopsis or review online. This will not be sufficient.

o   In-text citations and references page must be in proper APA Format

Any source listed in your reference page must be used in your writing.

o   Assignment should include a minimum of 3 main subtopics relating to your chosen topic/film

o   Direct quotes are allowed and must include proper APA citations.

o   References Page in APA format is Required

Grading/Assessment Criteria 

·       Research Quality

·       Highlights Topic Adequately

·       Connects to course content

·       Follows Instructions/Requirements/ Format

·       Overall Effort/ Quality of Submission

Avoid the following, which will result in a zero (F):

• simply recounting what happens in the movie (the synopsis) with no connection to the course
• not including the textbook as a source in your written content
• Using sources that are not from the Columbia College library
• utilizing AI technology of any kind, or enlisting the help of anyone - friends or family to "help" you find sources 
   

• No Encyclopedias, Personal Websites or Blogs - academic sources only from the Columbia College library
• Do not use any of the following websites for your research:

• thecanadianencyclopedia.ca

• Crime Encyclopedia (by Cyriax)

• History.com

• Biography.com

• All That's Interesting.com

• Wikipedia.com

• Murderpedia.com

• www.britannica.ca

• Any website that is an “encyclopedia” is not an acceptable source

• Dictionaries

 You can not choose a topic that has already been selected by 3 other students. If you disregard this instruction and submit anyway, you will receive a 0.

 

RESEARCH TOPICS (CHOOSE ONE)