Format: According to my analysis, the piece was written in a scholarly journal article
style. Abstract, Methodology, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion are some of the Chapters I
noted.
Topic: The article's focus on criminological and forensic psychology was immediately
apparent to me. I also noted other article subtopics, including offender profiling, eyewitness
testimony, and psychological explanations for criminal behavior.
Audience: Academics and specialists in psychology, criminology, and forensic science
were who I envisioned reading the paper. The article assumed its readers had some background
knowledge using technical, specialized language.
Purpose: The article will disseminate criminological and forensic psychology-related
research and theory. This paper aimed to provide light on how understanding the mental
processes that underlie criminal behavior might improve forensic procedures.
Context: To understand the background of the essay, I looked at the date, the name of the
magazine it was published in, and the scholarly and professional conversations that were going
on around the same time it was written.
The next time I read this article, I intend to think more seriously about how each of these
characteristics ties to the work and affects my overall understanding. When evaluating
something, I will consider my preconceptions and prejudices about the subject.
