Assignment: Victimology Scholarly Article Analysis
Select and analyze a scholarly article on victimology. You may use this week's required readings to guide you in your selection of a contemporary victimology article. In a critical analysis of the article, evaluate empirical data regarding crime victims.
Task
I. Summarize the article's thesis and main points in one to two paragraphs.
II. Evaluate the relevance of the data used to support the thesis of the article. In your evaluation, include the author(s) research methods and target population.
III. Provide examples of either the presence of bias or lack of bias evidenced by the author(s).
IV. Critique the accuracy, acceptability, strengths, weaknesses, and overall soundness of the article. In your critique, consider whether or not the authors persuaded you with their viewpoints.
V. Explain the contributions the article has brought to your understanding of victimology.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, and typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the assignment, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.