Write & Wrong: Writing Within Criminal Justice Student Workbook

Ferree, Caroline W., Pfeifer, Heather

ISBN 10: 1284112993 / ISBN 13: 9781284112993

Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Write & Wrong: Writing Within Criminal Justice Student Workbook
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1284112993
• ISBN 13: 9781284112993
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition.
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Written reports and other types of writings by criminal justice and social science professionals can directly affect people's lives. Thus, it is crucial for the writer to effectively convey his or her message in a coherent and organized manner. Write & Wrong: Writing Within Criminal Justice Student Workbook is a comprehensive workbook that guides students through the entire process of writing an academic-style paper, by teaching them how to conduct library research, how to take notes without plagiarizing, how to cite in proper APA style, and how to complete a final draft of a paper. The Student Workbook includes hands-on writing exercises and reference guides to further help improve the students’ writing skills. The Second Edition also helps students prepare for entering the job market, by discussing how to write a professional résumé and cover letter, how to prepare PowerPoint presentations, and how to write a variety of professional reports.

About the Authors

Caroline W. Ferree taught writing as an adjunct professor in the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Baltimore for eight years. She received her J.D. from the University of Denver and her M.S. from the University of Baltimore. 'She practiced law in Colorado and clerked for a judge on the Colorado Court of Appeals. 'She has had two articles published in the Journal of Criminal Justice Education focusing on teaching research and writing to criminal justice students. Her research interests are issues in criminal justice education. ''

Heather L. Pfeifer is an associate professor in the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Baltimore and serves as the director for the Masters in Science in Criminology program. She received her B.S. and M.S. in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and her Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of Maryland-College Park. She has had two articles published in the Journal of Criminal Justice Education focusing on teaching research and writing to criminal justice students. Her primary research interests center on criminal justice education and juvenile delinquency and victimization.