Team and Individual: Communication Skills Presentation and Department of Corrections Analysis Presentation

Learning Goal: I’m working on a political science presentation and need a sample draft to help me learn.

Two Assignments:

Team Assignment

Assignment Content

1. Read “Individuals with Serious Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System: The Case of Richard P.” located in this week’s University Library Readings.
   Review UOP’s Sample PowerPoint in the Center for Writing Excellence to guide you in creating an effective presentation. The sample can be found in the Tutorials & Guides section of the CWE, under the heading labeled Sample.As a team, create a visually engaging 2- to 4-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation to describe the role of communication skills in handling the case. Include speaker notes with each slide of your presentation that provides information on the topics below. Each topic should have at least two corresponding slides.

   • Describe how the use of professional jargon may affect communicating with this offender.

   Include a minimum of 1-2 reputable sources. Format any citations in your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

Department of Corrections Analysis Presentation

Assignment Content

1. Review the sample report from the Arizona Department of Corrections website by clicking on the most recent month and year.
   Review UOP’s Sample PowerPoint in the Center for Writing Excellence to guide you in creating an effective presentation. The sample can be found in the Tutorials & Guides section of the CWE, under the heading labeled Sample.
   Locate the website for the Department of Corrections in the state of TN. Read the most recent report from this department. Analyze the report to determine the types of inmates and offenders in the correctional system in your state.
   Create a visually engaging 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation discussing your results from the analysis.
   Include speaker notes with each slide of your presentation that provide information on the topics below.

   • Outline the five offenses with the highest occurrence.
   • Outline the ethnic distribution of the population.
   • Outline the occurrence of assaults on staff.
   • Describe communication strategies for working with the population within this department, including considerations for culture and gender.
   • Use course materials to support this section.
   • Describe how a better understanding of language and communication can improve safety in the department.
   • Use course materials to support this section.

   Format any citations in your presentation consistent with APA guidelines. (HINT: This includes use of in-text citations in speaker notes.