Analyze the articles and determine whether you believe that the conclusion(s) of the articles agree with your perception of the correctional management issue. | Quick Homework Help

1. Using library resources, find two (2) journal articles relating to one single particular issue in correctional management.  (The designated topics are listed below.)

The UMUC Library is an excellent source for journal articles.

See RESOURCES-> Library on the classroom tool bar, or

See CONTENT-> Guide to Criminal Justice Resources

2. Critique the quality of each article.
3. Based upon the methodology of the study conducted, do you think the results are reliable and valid?
4. Summarize the main points of both articles and then compare those main points. Do the articles reach the same conclusion?
5. Analyze the articles and determine whether you believe that the conclusion(s) of the articles agree with your perception of the correctional management issue. Explain the basis for your conclusion.

Topics:

• Overcrowding in prisons and jails

• Mental Health Services
• Sex Offender programs

 Format Requirements

Paper should be a minimum of three, maximum of 5 pages in APA format

Narrative pages: Double space, 12 pt. font, 1” margins

Use APA format for all in-text and reference page citations

Include reference page using APA format guidelines (not included in word count)

NOTE: All sources materials cited on the reference page must have a corresponding in-text citation in the narrative of the paper.

AIDitionally create a cover page for your assignment (not included in word count)

Include your name

Course title and number

Project title

Date of submission