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Criminal Justice Student Writer's Manual, The (3rd Edition) [Paperback]

William A. Johnson (Author), Richard P. Rettig (Author), Greg M. Scott (Author), Stephen M. Garrison (Author)
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0131245066 978-0131245068 May 29, 2004 3
For courses in writing for criminal justice or any course in criminal justice that requires students to write a research paper Would your students benefit from a writing manual tied specifically to Criminal Justice? The Criminal Justice Student Writer's Manual 3e is designed to teach students how to conduct criminal justice research and write papers in the discipline. The book includes coverage of the writing process and the mechanics of writing, how to conduct research and cite sources, and guidelines for writing several different types of common criminal justice papers. It is a valuable tool for all criminal justice courses that ask students to write from introductory classes through advanced undergraduate classes.


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" . . . The organization of this book is excellent . . . It is well written and free of superfluous material . . . The practical aspects . . . are what make it an essential reference for my undergraduate and graduate criminal justice students . . . I would recommend it) for use in police academies and police management in-service training." — Mark McCoy, University of Central Oklahoma

"The writing activities included in the book guide the students through the various forms of writing that are expected in the university-critiques of articles, book reviews, formal position papers, etc.-while they provide opportunities and incentives for students to get out and meet with professionals in the field. It creates the perfect environment for ...students to enhance and fine-tune their writing skills as they learn more about their future careers." — Janet Hageman, San Jose State University

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In this new edition of The Criminal Justice Student Writer's Manual, students learn the skills necessary to become good writers. Topics covered in the book include:

  • Writing competently
  • Formatting Citations
  • Conducting research
  • Position papers
  • Article critiques
  • Book reviews
  • Annotated bibliographies
  • Case studies
  • Policy analysis papers

Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (May 29, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0131245066
  • ISBN-13: 978-0131245068
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #353,879 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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