Roundtable: Emphasizing Writing and Scholarship in Undergraduate Criminal Justice Courses

Session Submission Type: Roundtable Session

Abstract/Description

Careers in the criminal justice field place a significant emphasis on writing and research comprehension. Undergraduates enrolled in criminal justice degree programs should be introduced to writing skills and exposed to applied research in the field through out their undergraduate career. This roundtable discussion will provide a forum for participants to share their experiences and ideas with respect to including writing assessments and research integration in their individual course curriculum.

Sub Unit

• Area XI. Roundtables

Individual Presentations

• Requiring writing in criminal justice courses as a career preparatory tool. - Kim Marino, Western Connecticut State University

• Integrating Research and Scholarship in Criminal Justice Programs at Teaching Universities - Divya Sharma, Western Connecticut State University

• APA application in Criminal Justice writing - Mohsen Alizadeh, Western Connecticut State University