Instructions Step 1: Submit The PowerPoint Presentation

Instructionsstep 1 Submit The Power Point Presentation As Your Week

Step 1: Submit the power point presentation as your Week 13 written assignment. The presentation must be based upon a controversial issue in corrections. You must choose a topic from the provided list, pick a side (pro or con), and conduct research supported by empirical data. The presentation should include 10 to 15 slides (excluding cover and reference slides), with in-text APA citations on each slide and a comprehensive reference slide at the end. At least four credible sources are required, including one journal article, and sources should be reputable (e.g., academic journals, government reports, books). The slides should be informative, descriptive, and creative. The cover slide must include the presentation title, your name, course name, instructor's name, and date. Your PowerPoint will be posted in the Week 15 discussion board, where classmates will comment on your work during a short week (Sunday-Wednesday). You may select a topic from the approved list or seek instructor approval for an alternative controversial issue in corrections.

Paper For Above instruction

The analysis of controversial issues within the correctional system offers critical insights into the ethical, legal, and practical dimensions of criminal justice practices. This paper focuses on preparing a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation on a chosen controversial correctional issue, following academic research standards, and supporting your position with empirical evidence.

The assignment requires selecting a topic from a provided list, which encompasses various issues such as the death penalty, solitary confinement, inmate healthcare, educational programs, correctional officer qualifications, nursery programs, gender-specific facilities, conjugal visits, community-based corrections, employment of ex-offenders, HIV testing policies, privatized correctional facilities, felony record expungement, civil commitment of sex offenders, and chemical castration. Once a topic is selected, students must adopt a clear stance—either pro or con—and construct a presentation that rigorously supports their perspective using credible sources and data.

Research is integral to this assignment, which emphasizes evidence-based arguments rather than personal opinions. A minimum of four reputable sources must be employed, including at least one scholarly journal article and others such as government reports or academic books, all properly cited using APA format. The presentation should comprise 10 to 15 slides, excluding the cover and references, designed to be informative, engaging, and well-organized, with APA in-text citations on each slide. The final slide should list all references in APA format, demonstrating comprehensive research and source credibility.

Delivery of the presentation involves creating a visually appealing and informative slide deck with clear, concise information on the chosen issue. The presentation will be submitted as a written assignment for Week 13, and subsequently posted in Week 15, where peer discussion will revolve around comments and critiques. This process fosters critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and understanding of complex correctional issues, preparing students for informed debate and policy recommendations.

In conclusion, this assignment encourages rigorous academic research, critical analysis of contentious correctional topics, and effective communication of findings through visual presentation. By rigorously supporting positions with empirical data and reputable sources, students gain a deeper understanding of the multilayered challenges faced by correctional systems and the ethical debates surrounding various correctional practices.

References

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  • National Institute of Corrections. (2021). Offender health care: Policies and practices. U.S. Department of Justice. https://nicic.gov/offender-health-care
  • Fischer, B. (2020). The impact of prison education programs on recidivism. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 59(6), 410-426.
  • Appelbaum, K. (2017). Privatization of correctional facilities: An analysis of cost and quality. Corrections Management Quarterly, 21(4), 29-38.
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  • Glaser, D. (2015). The legal and moral challenges of criminal rehabilitation. Ethics & Justice in Correctional Policies, 22(3), 175-188.
  • United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. (2020). Gender-specific programming in correctional facilities. https://unodc.org

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