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1 CJ499: Second Seminar (Voluntary)
Units 4-7 CJ499: Second Seminar (Voluntary)

2 Unit 4: Scientific Method of Inquiry
What should I learn in this unit? By the end of this unit you should: Demonstrate the ability to apply scientific methods of inquiry to arrive at reasoned decisions regarding professional practice What do I have to do to complete this unit? Complete the Short Paper: Hypothesis & Conclusion (120 pts) Participate in the Discussion (15 pts) Take a Break

3 Short Paper: Hypothesis & Conclusion
Choose one of the scientific methods of research inquiry (survey, interview, observation, statistical data collection, etc) and write a short hypothesis and conclusion, based on your method of inquiry. Your point of focus must be centered on the professional practices of criminal justice practitioners. For example, you could propose a hypothesis that focuses on whether law enforcement is better equipped to handle terrorism post 9-11 or whether airline safety has improved since the attacks of 9-11, etc. Your paper must include the hypothesis, content that outlines what method you chose and how you gathered your evidence and a conclusion. The paper should be no more than 3 pages in length. Reminder to use the checklist and you can submit your paper to the Kaplan University Writing Center for review prior to submitting for grading.

4 Unit 5 Congratulations, you have made it to Unit 5 and are nearly halfway through the term! As you work on your assignments, we want to remind you to utilize the Kaplan Library and Writing Center, both are accessible from the KU Campus homepage. What do I have to do to complete this unit? Review Previous Reading assignments Check in with your Academic Advisor Visit the My Community page on KU Campus Explore U-Tools Writing Center The KU Writing Center is an excellent resource and provides the following services: (1) an opportunity to chat live with a KU Composition Instructor, (2) an enhanced Reference section, and (3) the ability to submit your paper through the Paper Review Services. Each of these tools are designed to assist you with any Kaplan University-related writing assignment and will enhance your ability to produce work that meets college-level expectations.

5 Unit 6: Leadership What should I learn in this unit?
By the end of this unit you should: Analyze the roles of organizational culture, behavioral theory, planning, and community relations in criminal justice leadership strategies and practice What do I have to do to complete this unit? Complete the PowerPoint Project: Leadership (130 pts) Participate in the Discussion (15 pts) Review the discussion grading rubric

6 Power Point: Leadership
In a 20 slide PowerPoint presentation provide information, as well as differentiate, amongst the roles of the following areas in criminal justice leadership strategies and practices: organizational culture, behavioral theory, planning, and community relations. Your slide should include, at a minimum, 5 presentations, with notes for each area. Review the power point checklist

7 Discussion Discuss the PowerPoint Project
Take this opportunity to exchange information and ideas relevant to this week's PowerPoint Project. Review the Discussion grading rubric

8 Unit 7: Criminal Justice Operations
What should I learn in this unit? By the end of this unit you should: Demonstrate the ability to utilize information and resources to make sound operational decisions in criminal justice agencies What do I have to do to complete this unit? Complete the Scenario Project: Investigative Plan (120 pts) Participate in the Discussion (15 pts) Take a Break

9 Capstone Assessment Project
Scenario Project: Investigative Plan Scenario You are elected the New Chief of your Department in City X and are charged with the responsibility of creating a plan to deal with the multiple daytime robbery attacks in your area. Your first order of business is to assemble the police reports on all of the attacks and create a strategic operational/investigative plan to address the crimes and ultimately present this plan to the mayor of City X at the next meeting, which will be held in a public forum. Please address the following questions in detail. Be creative and utilize any and all investigative actions/resources that you can think of. Remember, you are to assemble a plan to address the crimes and ultimately catch the individuals responsible. The mayor and citizens of City X are expecting you to unveil this plan at the next town meeting.

10 Create and outline/describe a list of 10 investigative steps you’d take to address this situation.
What technological assistance would be needed to conduct this operation? What measures would you take to analyze the pattern of robbery activity? How would you go about synthesizing the data and coming to a conclusion based on the data? What types of investigative units would you use to assist in the operation to catch the perpetrators? What supplies/equipment would you purchase to enable the investigation and operation to be conducted. Given the fact that monies allocated for same are low, what steps would you take to procure more funds. Title page and references

11 Wrap Up Any questions? Thanks for attending and I will stay online to answer any questions Need anything let me know See you in class Our next seminar (voluntary) will be in Unit 8


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