Read the assigned readings for this week:
Banks Text, Criminal justice ethics: Theory and practice- Chapters 1 &12
Bratton Text,Turnaround: How America’s top cop reversed the crime epidemic. – Chapters 1-3
After reading and taking notes, you are to critically analyze the Bratton readings in the context of the Banks readings. In other words, include critical points addressed in the Banks readings and raise arguments made by the Bratton readings. Do not summarize the readings! It is important that you raise important arguments or raise important points presented by Bratton and elaborate on those specific points using the Banks text and other academic sources. You may include your own thoughts/opinions, but be sure that they are adequately supported. Remember, this is a critical analysis of the Bratton Week 1 readings, not a summary.
Your paper must be between 2-3 pages of actual writing (excluding References, Title page, course information, etc.) Your submission must be in Microsoft Word, double-spaced, 12pt. font, Times New Roman, APA format, and in black font.
Academic sources include academic books and peer reviewed journal articles. Yes, your two books for this class can count as two of your sources. Websites are not an academic source and will not count toward your 5 sources. Be sure to include both in-text citations and a References section.
