This assignment requires you to critically analyze a newspaper article by Alan Cowell of the New York Times on the subject of crime, namely: " Oscar Pistorius Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Killing Girlfriend". The article can be found at the following internet link:
Also the following two issues must be covered while referencing this newspaper article:
1) How are the theoretical approaches to crime, as covered in class, represented in the article you selected? More specifically, reflect on how solutions to crime are depicted in the article by referencing criminological theories and concepts we have reviewed in class.
2) Discuss how and to what extent the article informs the public about the role of the criminal justice system in relation to policing and the courts.
Your paper should be no more than 10 pages double spaced in 12 point font. You should write a coherent structured essay with an introduction, body and conclusion and you must take a stand and then support your position. Papers will be assessed on three criteria: (1) the use of analytical skills by demonstrating how well you can apply criminological theories and principles of criminal law; (2) the integration of D2L materials by using these materials to develop a clear argument and by using these materials as evidence to support your positions via properly footnoted references and quotes; (3) writing skills, including a clear structure for the paper, proper grammar and spelling, and the use of precise language.
You are to rely on the materials from D2L and the assigned class textbook only. You should fully reference your ideas and materials you do use by way of footnotes and by ensuring the sources of ideas and quotes are noted in footnotes.
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