DUE: 09/04/2017 @ 5 pm est.

Victimology Scholarly Article Analysis

· Select and analyze a scholarly article on victimology.

You may use this week’s required readings to guide you in your selection of a contemporary victimology article. In a critical analysis of the article, evaluate empirical data regarding crime victims.

In your paper, you must:

· Summarize the article’s thesis and main points in one to two paragraphs.

· Evaluate the relevance of the data used to support the thesis of the article. In your evaluation, include the author(s) research methods and target population.

· Provide examples of either the presence of bias or lack of bias evidenced by the author(s).

· Critique the accuracy, acceptability, strengths, weaknesses, and overall soundness of the article. In your critique, consider whether or not the authors persuaded you with their viewpoints.

· Explain the contributions the article has brought to your understanding of victimology.

The Victimology Scholarly Article Analysis

· Must be two double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined.

· Must include a separate title page with the following:

· Title of paper

· Student’s name

· Course name and number

· Instructor’s name

· Date submitted

· Must be atleast four credible sources in addition to the course text.

· Must document all sources in APA style as outlined

· Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style