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langauge and Law paper

langauge and Law paper

write three (3) annotated bibliographies for each of the bolded references listed under your assigned project topics.

Dialect Discrimination in the courtroom

Research suggests that using a nonstandard dialect in the courtroom may have detrimental effects on a speaker’s position in the courtroom due to dialect discrimination. For example, Rachel Jeantel, who is trilingual, spoke a nonstandard dialect of American English during her testimony as a key witness for the prosecution in the trial of Robert Zimmerman (the man who killed Trayvon Martin). Rickford (2016) argues that Rachel Jeantel’s dialect interacted with jurors’ perceptions about her credibility as a witness in the trial. In this paper I will review research that explores how one’s accent and dialect can affect how a person is treated in the courts, whether the person is the accused or a witness.

Sources to Consult

Dixon, J. A., & Mahoney, B. (2004). The effect of accent evaluation and evidence on a suspect’s perceived guilt and criminality. The Journal of Social Psychology, 144(1), 63-73.

Dixon, J. (2002). Accents of Guilt? Journal of Language and Social Psychology., 21(2), 162-168.
Eligon, J. (Jan. 26, 2019). Speaking Black Dialect in Courtrooms Can Have Striking Consequences. New

York Times, p. NA(L). Gale General OneFile,

https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A571076338/ITOF?u=c… .

Rickford, J. (2016). Language and linguistics on trial: Hearing Rachel Jeantel (and other vernacular

speakers) in the courtroom and beyond. Language 92(4), 948-988.
Rigogliso, M. (Dec 2, 2014). Stanford linguist says prejudice toward African American dialect can result in

unfair rulings. Stanford News. https://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/december/vernacular-

trial-testimony-120214.html

Shousterman, C. (Oct 30, 2013). Linguistic prejudice is a real prejudice (and has real consequences). The Online Journal on African American English. https://aaenglish.wordpress.com/2013/10/30/linguistic-prejudice-is-a-real-prejudice-and-has- real-consequences/

You should do these steps three times. One for each source.

1. The name of the source in APA or MLA format. You will need to look up how to cite court cases if you are reviewing a court opinion (and any time of source for that matter). Purdue Owl is an excellent resource for citations

2. A paragraph summary of the article, book chapter, or court opinion (in your own words).

For articles or book chapters: What is the article/book chapter about? What is the thesis or aim of the research or chapter? What does the author(s) show in the research (for articles)?

For court opinions: What is the case about? Who are the involved parties? What was the court’s opinion? Which court wrote the opinion (Ex: Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, District Court, etc.)? If it is a Supreme Court Opinion, did it agree with the ruling of the lower courts?

3. A paragraph establishing a connection with your topic—How does the reading relate to your topic? How might you use it in your paper? Was there anything in the reading that was confusing or you’re not sure you understood?

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BCJ450 – Domestic Violence

BCJ450 – Domestic Violence

How does the way men are socialized make it more difficult for them to cope with being a victim of intimate partner violence?

Family and Intimate Partner Violence: Heavy Hands
Denise Kindschi Gosselin, 2019
Pearson
ISBN.13: 978-0-134-86821-9

writing assignments that are 350-500 words (1-2 pages) per question. identify the question number you are answering followed by the actual question itself (in bold type). Your writing assignments will need to be typed double-spaced, using a standard font and 12 point type size.

CITATION STYLES

The majority of your response should be your own original writing based on what you have learned from the textbook. Be sure to provide a citation and a reference for any materials used, including the required textbook. The following points are designed to help you understand how to provide proper citations and references for your work:

  • Sources are listed in two places.
  • The first, a citation, is briefly listed within your answer. This includes identifying information that directs the reader to your list of references at the end of your writing assignment.
  • The second, a reference, is at the end of your work in the list of references section.
  • All sources cited should follow APA style and provide enough identifying information so that the reader can access the original material.

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After reading “A Line in the Sand: Countering Crime, Violence and Terror at the Southwest Border,” discuss the threats we face at the Southwest Border and the influence of transnational crime and terror organizations associated with the fight against narcotics, terrorism, and spillover violence. Inbox

1000 word discussion post – wk7

1. After reading “A Line in the Sand: Countering Crime, Violence and Terror at the Southwest Border,” discuss the threats we face at the Southwest Border and the influence of transnational crime and terror organizations associated with the fight against narcotics, terrorism, and spillover violence.

2. Please critique in detail the fight against drug related violence and terror on the Southwest Border of the United States. In doing so, also list and discuss the three points keyed in on by Kingpins and corruption (2017), which is part of this week’s readings.

Instructions: The response to each question should be a “minimum” of 500 words of content (does not count references and or restating a question) and include “at least” two properly referenced sources, in accordance with APA 6th edition, for full credit. Please see the syllabus for what constitutes a “substantive” response.

Within your post, please place the first Forum response on top of the second, i.e., both Forum responses should be in the same post within the Forum.

It is essential that you realize that 500 words and 2 references for support per question contained in the primary forum assignment is the minimal expectation (if 2 questions are asked that means the primary post would be a minimum of 1,000 words not counting references or restating the questions); and, the student response posts (2 for each forum) 300 words and 1 reference for support is also the minimal expectation; this does not mean by meeting the minimal expectation that you will be awarded an “A.” This is a Master’s Degree program and course and the award of maximum credit is reserved only for those posts that are exemplary!

Also the content of the Forum Assignment will often ask the student to take a position on a particular topic. However, this is not a strict opinion paper in which you the student can just make a statement of what you think or what your experiences are on a topic. Instead, the student needs to support their opinion or experiences with qualifying research from academic source. APA 6th edition citations and references must be used always!

Forum Rubric

Zero PointsBeginningDevelopingAccomplishedExemplary
Substance (Possible 40 points)Zero points: Student failed to respond to the question(s)25 points: Presentation is unclear; a basic understanding of the topic and issues is not evident; explanation is lacking; segments of the required answer are lacking; sources and supporting facts are not utilized; length requirements may not have been met.30 points: Student’s initial posting did not meet the length and or source requirements; and/or presentation evidences some confusion concerning topics under discussion; analysis may be lacking and/or elements of the question are not answered; support and references may be lacking.35 points: Student answered/addressed most aspects of the question/topic posed in the Forum; initial posting met length and source requirements; a basic understanding of relevant concepts/theories is demonstrated; relevant sources were located; minimal or no facts/examples were used in support of presentation.40 points: Student answered/addressed all aspects of the topic/question posed in the Forum; initial posting met length and source requirements; analysis of concepts and theories clearly demonstrates superior knowledge and a clear understanding of the topic; relevant and scholarly resources were located and used appropriately; facts and examples are used in support of presentation.
Collaboration (Possible 30 points)Zero points: Student filed none of the required replies.15 points: Student filed only one of the required replies OR filed the required replies but failed to meet length and or source requirements.25 points: Student filed the minimum number of replies, meeting the length and source requirements and evidencing an understanding of the issues under discussion and the views of colleagues. Student failed to respond to specific queries posed to him by colleagues or by the Instructor. Student did not take initiative in advancing the discussion throughout the week.30 points: Student filed at least the number of required replies and they met the length and source requirements; the replies were substantive, thoughtful responses and contributed to the discussion; student exceeded minimum requirements by answering all queries posed to him by others and remained present and actively engaged in the discussion throughout the week; student led the discussion by raising complex issues, connecting concepts, and illuminating the discussion with examples.
Timeliness (Possible 10 points)Zero points: Student filed more than two required postings in an untimely manner.2 points: Student filed two required postings in an untimely manner.7 points: Student filed one required posting in an untimely manner.10 points: Student filed all required postings in a timely manner.
Writing (Possible 10 points)Zero points: Student failed to respond to the essay question4 points: Writing contains several grammatical, punctuation, and/or spelling errors. Language lacks clarity or includes some use of jargon and /or conversational tone; sentence structure is awkward.6 points: Student demonstrates consistent and correct use of the rules of grammar usage, punctuation and spelling, with a few errors; there is room for improvement in writing style and organization.8 points: Student demonstrates consistent and correct use of the rules of grammar usage, punctuation, and spelling. Language is clear and precise throughout all submissions. Sentences display consistently strong, varied structure and organization is excellent.10 points: Student demonstrates a quality of writing consistent with scholarly works in the relevant discipline; student is facile in the use of subject-matter vocabulary and terminology consistent with the level of instruction; student applies concepts with ease; writing style and organization are designed to successfully convey the message and the related information to the reader with maximum effect.
Citations (Possible 10 points)Zero points: Student failed to include citations and/or references4 points: Citations of reference sources exist; citations apparently correspond to the correct source but do not enable the reader to locate the source. APA 6th edition format not evident.6 points: Attempts to cite reference sources are made, but the reader has difficulty finding the sources; attempts to use APA 6th edition format are evident but poorly executed8 points: Reference sources are cited as necessary, but some components of the citations are missing and/or APA 6th edition format is faulty in some respects.10 points: Reference sources relied on by the student are cited appropriately and accurately. No writing of others is left without quotation and/or attribution, as appropriate. APA 6th edition format is used correctly and consistently.

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main types of sentencing; determinate, indeterminate, and mandatory sentencing Inbox

main types of sentencing; determinate, indeterminate, and mandatory sentencing

Discussion

Topic One: Sentencing   150WORDS

Of the three main types of sentencing; determinate, indeterminate, and mandatory sentencing, which do you find most effective, and why? What are potential unintended consequences of these types of sentencing?

Topic Two: Prison Gangs 150WORDS

What are some of the main challenges of dealing with gangs in prison? What are some research methods and sources of information corrections staff might employ when dealing with gangs in prison? Use examples when possible in your answer and cite at least one outside source

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Crime in media

Crime in media

The format is to include title page, abstract, body, and bibliography. References and citations are to be in APA format. The length of the body of each paper is to be 1500 words, written in 12-point font and double-spaced. Papers are to be submitted through the course website.

Students can select a topic of their choice for each paper. For each paper, students must choose a criminal case that has been covered by the media. Besides using your textbooks as a source, you must also use five other additional outside sources for your paper, two of these should be scholarly in nature. For example, you may use the internet, academic journal databases, books, encyclopedias, videos, newspapers, etc.

Explanation of content requirements

Each abstract must contain a strong thesis statement that explains what the paper will cover.

The body of the paper must include all required parts listed below and be at least 1500 words.

There must be at least 5 sources other than your textbook. (Wikipedia does not count towards this requirement)

There must be a title page, abstract and bibliography that do not count toward your length requirement.

Each of the following must be included under a subheading in the paper:

Textbook: Jewkes, Yvonne and Travis Linnemann (2018) Media and Crime in the US. , Sage Publications ISBN 9781483373904

– Speak on anything but police shootings

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