TROY UNIVERSITY
eCampus
CJ 6621
Current Issues in Corrections
COURSE SYLLABUS
Term 3, 2016
January 4, 2016 – March7, 2016
For course syllabus posted prior to the beginning of the term, the instructor reserves the right to make
minor changes prior to or during the term. The instructor will notify students, via e-mail or Blackboard
announcement, when changes are made in the requirements and/or grading of the course.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Dr. Stephen Morrison, Instructor
11810 Guernsey
Tomball, TX 77377
Contact: phone- (832)308-0711 or email- smorrison63918@troy.edu
INSTRUCTOR EDUCATION
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Ph. D., Administration of Justice, University of Southern Mississippi 12/06
M. A., Sociology, Criminology , University of Houston Clear Lake 5/01
B. S., Law and the Citizen, University of Houston Clear Lake, 5/78
TEXTBOOK(S) AND/OR OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED
Required:
Corrections A Text/Reader, 2013, 2nd edition, Authors: Mary Stohr, Anthony Walsh and Craig Hemmens,
Sage ISBN-978-1-4129-9717-1
Remote Proctor
Troy University – For the Mid Term Exam
Suggested:
Publications Manual of the American Psychological Association (Paperback) 6th edition (July 2009) ISBN 10: 1433895618 Published by the American Psychological Association (APA)
The textbook provider for the eCampus of Troy University is MBS Direct. The Web site for
textbook purchases is http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/troy.htm.
Students should have their textbook from the first week of class. Not having your textbook will not be an
acceptable excuse for late work. Students who add this course late should refer to the “Late Registration”
section for further guidance.
ADDITIONAL READING
Required: Journal Articles Related to Corrections Issue Paper
Recommended:
LATE REGISTRATION
Students who register during the first week of the term, during late registration, will already be one week
behind. Students who fall into this category are expected to catch up with all of Week #1 and Week #2's
work by the end of Week #2. No exceptions, since two weeks constitutes a significant percentage of the
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term's lessons. Students who do not feel they can meet this deadline should not enroll in the class. If
they have registered, they should see their registrar, academic adviser, CTAM/eArmyU representative, or
Military Education officer to discuss their options.
Also note that late registration may mean you do not receive your book in time to make up the work you
missed in Week #1. Not having your book on the first day of class is not an excuse for late work after the
deadlines in the Schedule.
ELECTRONIC OFFICE HOURS
The best and preferred method of contacting the instructor is by email. However, for urgent or timesensitive concerns, you may text me at 832-877-5355 my cell phone, asking me to respond to the
text message and or you may call, (I may not be able to answer) Leave a message and I will return the
call ASAP (this is the best and is available from 8 am to 9 pm on weekdays and some weekend time). If
you call and I do not answer the phone – leave a message and I will call you back or respond with a text
message or an email response, as I may not be available for an immediate phone call. Also, there will be
an ongoing discussion forum in which students can post their concerns. I will respond to phone calls,
emails, and discussion within 24-48 hours of receipt
Troy instructors are required to respond to student messages within 24 to 48 hours.
PREREQUISITES
None
ENTRANCE COMPETENCIES
Students must possess a basic knowledge of computer applications and conducting electronic library
research. Please make sure that you can access the electronic databases and retrieve research.
STUDENT EXPECTATION STATEMENT
The student is expected to participate in the course via e-mail exchanges (or other communication) with
the instructor, by reading the assigned readings, submitting comments to the discussion forums,
submitting assignments, and completing exams in a timely fashion. Students are expected to check their
e-mails daily and the announcements at least every 48 hours. It is the student’s responsibility to be
aware of all deadlines for assignments and methods of course evaluation. In this sense, not reading the
rules of course is no excuse. The instructor will remind student via the Announcements section of
Blackboard on upcoming assignments and deadline at the beginning of every week.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course provides an analysis of the contemporary problems surrounding the correctional
system. Examples of topics include, but are not limited to police unionization, court reforms,
correctional problems, community-based correctional philosophy, comparative issues, and
contemporary problems related to correctional officers’ retention and employment practices.
After successful completion of this course, students should possess or be able to:
1. Identify and explain some of the issues that are faced when housing special inmate populations
(e.g. women, juveniles, mentally ill).
2. Understand the philosophical and ideological underpinnings of corrections.
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3. Be familiar with the types of correctional programming and treatment options available to
inmates during incarceration.
4. Know the various manners in which individuals return to society (e.g. half-way houses, parole)
and what efforts exist to keep people from recidivating (reentry initiatives).
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
.Student will have an overview of correction systems issues and the complexities encountered in
trying to resolve the issues.
Corrections Issue Writing Component
The course will require a writing component.
The Corrections Issue writing component - paper should introduce the topic, provide a review of the
past literature, provide a critical analysis of the past research, and indicate the broader implications in
problem area (including need for further research). Students must follow the supplied
Corrections Issue paper guide format using the supplied section titles – located at end of
syllabus.
Examples of paper topics are: WHO Determinants of Health, privatization of prisons, inmate
rights, charter decisions and corrections, community corrections, sentencing, parole,
treatment, recidivism rates, deterrence theory, capital punishment, comparative
correctional systems, overcrowding, offenders with FASD, cognitively impaired offenders,
Brown v Plata, Estelle v Gamble, Wolfe v McDonald, privatization, addictions treatment,
effective treatment considerations, healing architecture, voting rights, sex offenders,
female offenders, aboriginal offenders, young offenders, prison as industry, models of
corrections, solitary confinement, prison abolition, and three strikes legislation. If you do
not find one above - send me an email seeking approval for an issue you desire to explore.
USEFUL WEB SITES FOR THIS COURSE
See the External Links section in Blackboard.
eCAMPUS COURSES AT TROY UNIVERSITY
All eCampus courses at Troy University utilize Blackboard Learning System. In every eCampus course,
students should read all information presented in the Blackboard course site and should periodically
check for updates—at least every 48 hours.
SITE MAP FOR YOUR BLACKBOARD COURSE SITE
To obtain a site map to enable the student to navigate through the Blackboard course site, please go to
the Blackboard course site and click on the “Start Here” button found on the left side of the computer
screen.
TROY E-MAIL
Effective July 1, 2005, all students were required to obtain and use the TROY email address that is
automatically assigned to them as TROY students. All official correspondence (including bills,
statements, emails from instructors and grades, etc.) will be sent ONLY to the troy.edu (@troy.edu)
address.
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All students are responsible for ensuring that the correct email address is listed in
Blackboard by the beginning of Week #1. E-mail is the only way the instructor can, at least
initially, communicate with you. It is your responsibility to make sure a valid email address is
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provided. Failure on your part to do so can result in your missing important information that could
affect your grade.
Your troy.edu e-mail address is the same as your Web Express user ID following by @troy.edu. Students
are responsible for the information that is sent to their TROY e-mail account. You can get to your e-mail
account by logging onto the course and clicking “E-mail Login”. You will be able to forward your TROY email to your eArmy e-mail account. You must first access your TROY e-mail account through the TROY
e-mail link found on the Web site. After you log in to your TROY e-mail account, click on “options” on the
left hand side of the page. Then click on “forwarding.” This will enable you to set up the email address to
which you will forward your e-mail.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Upon enrollment:
Students must make sure their official university emails are in working order, contribute a bio to the
introductory discussion board, and complete all week one practice exercises.
Discussion Board:
There is a student introduction and student question board. There are 7 posting due for this course on
the Discussion Board. For DB 1, DB 2, DB 3, DB 4, DB 5, DB 6 and DB 7, the student is required to
respond to the post with a substantial response (a minimum of 200 words and should be completed by
Thursday of each week) and a substantial response (a minimum or 100 words in each response – to
be completed by Sunday of each week) to at least 2 other students post. Students may earn as much
as 6 points for the primary response and as much as 3 points each for secondary response (2
required). Typically an “A” student will post approximately 6 – 8 posts where the “B”
student post the minimum required 3, which equals 9 to 11 points. Points will be deducted for
simple yes – no – or I agree answers in which the student does only the minimum. Discussion Board
tone is always respective of others, even if you disagree with the point of view. Your responses
should be considered a professional response. Total points 84.
Assignments: Complete three written assignments, 30 points for assignment 1 and 3, and 40 points for
assignment 2. 100 points total.
Each should have a title page in APA format.
Required Examinations:
Complete 2 exams (mid-term and final). 100 points each – Total 200 points.
Corrections Issue Paper:
Complete 7 page corrections issue paper (approximately 2,500 to 3,000 words) on student-selected
corrections issue: The title page, abstract page, and bibliography do not count for the 7 required
total pages. Cutting and pasting from outside sources in order to complete the 7 page requirement is
not acceptable as a means of completing this assignment. Previously submitted papers for other
courses are not accepted.
Find a corrections issue that you can get data on and or other information on.
Total 120 points.
All assignments and policy evaluation must have a cover page and bibliography page if
applicable. All assignments will be completed in APA format. (See below for details on paper
section expectations.)
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STUDENT/FACULTY INTERACTION
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Interaction will take place via e-mail, telephone, discussion board forums, comments on written
assignments and office visits (if needed and possible).
The student will participate in this course by following the guidelines of this syllabus and any
additional information provided by the instructor, the eCampus center at Troy University, or Troy
University itself.
The student is expected to remain in regular contact with the instructor and class via e-mail or
other communications means, by participating in the discussion forums, submitting assignments
and taking exams, all in a timely fashion.
TROY requires instructors to respond to students’ e-mail within 24 hours Mon-Thur, and 48 hours
Fri-Sun.
As instructor, I will communicate on the Blackboard.com Announcement page and/ or via e-mail.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR E-MAIL AND THE ANNOUNCEMENTS SECTION OF BLACKBOARD
DAILY! *****>
ATTENDANCE POLICY
In addition to interaction via Blackboard and email contact, students are required to contact the instructor
via email or telephone by the first day of the term for an initial briefing. Although physical class meetings
are not part of this course, participation in all interactive, learning activities is required.
MAKE-UP WORK POLICY
Missing any part of this schedule may prevent completion of the course. If you foresee difficulty of any
type (i.e., an illness, employment change, etc.) which may prevent completion of this course, notify the
instructor as soon as possible. Failure to do so will result in failure for an assignment and/or failure of the
course. See “Attendance,” above.
If I have not heard from you by the deadline dates for assignments, exams, or forums, no make-up
work will be allowed (unless extraordinary circumstances existed, such as hospitalization). Requests for
extensions must be made in advance and accompanied by appropriate written documentation if the
excuse is acceptable to the instructor. "Computer problems" are not an acceptable excuse.
INCOMPLETE GRADE POLICY
Missing any part of the Course Schedule may prevent completion of the course. If circumstances will
prevent the student from completing the course by the end of the term, the student should complete a
request for an incomplete grade.
Note: A grade of incomplete or “INC” is not automatically assigned to students, but rather must be
requested by the student by submitting a Petition for and Work to Remove an Incomplete Grade Form.
Requests for an incomplete grade must be made on or before the date of the final assignment or test of
the term. The form will not be available after the last day of the term. A grade of “INC” does not replace
an “F” and will not be awarded for excessive absences. An “INC” will only be awarded to student
presenting a valid case for the inability to complete coursework by the conclusion of the term. It is
ultimately the instructor’s decision to grant or deny a request for an incomplete grade, subject to
the policy rules below.
Policy/Rules for granting an Incomplete (INC)
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An incomplete cannot be issued without a request from the student.
To qualify for an incomplete, the student must:
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a. Have completed over 50% of the course material and have a documented reason for
requesting the incomplete. (50% means all assignments/exams up to and including the midterm point, test, and/or assignments.)
b. Be passing the course at the time of their request.
If both of the above criteria are not met an incomplete cannot be granted.
An INC is not a substitute for an F. If a student has earned an “F” by not submitting all the
work or by receiving an overall F average, then the F stands.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION
This is an eCampus class. It is not a “correspondence course” in which a student may work at his/her
own pace. Each week there will be assignments, on-line discussions, and/or exams with due dates.
Refer to the schedule at the end of this syllabus for more information.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
Discussion Board:
(Approx. 20% of grade) Up to 6 points for primary post and 2 response
posts at up to 3 points each. Total of up to 84 points. Participate in the 7 required Discussion
Forums. Minimum expected is primary and 2 secondary post which is equal to a “B” An “A” student
will typically do a substantial primary post and then 6-8 total posts.
Assignments: (Approx. 24% of grade) complete three assignments listed in syllabus 30 points each –
total 100 points. Assignment 1 = 30 points Assignment 2 = 40 points Assignment 3 = 30 points.
Naming your assignments – student Jones names assignment
Jones Assignment 1
Required Tests:
(Approx. 24% of grade) 100 points each for a total of 200 points
Complete 2 exams (non-comprehensive).
Corrections Issue Paper:
(Approx. 31% of grade) 120 points
Complete research on student selected topic
Total of all points – 504.
**All grades will be scored as indicated above
ASSIGNMENT OF GRADES
All grades will be posted in the student grade book in Blackboard and will be assigned according to the
following or similar scale:
A
B
C
D
F
Postings:
FA:
90 – 100%
80 – 89%
70 – 79%
60 – 69%
59% and below
I post grades in Blackboard, in the Grade book.
“FA” indicates the student failed due to attendance. This grade will be given to any
student who disappears from the course for three or more weeks. See the Attendance
section of this syllabus for additional information.
SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS
All assignments will be submitted to the Assignment Feature of Blackboard (there is a practice
exercise in week one for those unfamiliar with this feature) and tests will taken within Blackboard
during specified times which will listed on Blackboard under the Weekly Units.
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All work must have a title page and bibliography page (if outside sources are used).
There are three assignments listed in the course schedule: Please note the due dates on them.
`Your responses must be typed, using 12pt. font, double-spaced, in APA format. Failure to
comply will result in point deductions. The assignments must be turned into the Assignments
Section by mid-night of the due date (note: Blackboard and I operate on central US time). Submit
your assignments using the Blackboard Digital Drop Box.
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Include your names on the assignments and submit the assignment to the digital drop box.
Points will be deducted for failure to follow the format requirements. No e-mail attachments will
be accepted, due to the risk of viruses.
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The final report should be submitted by Week 8 midnight using the Blackboard Digital Drop Box.
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE & INSTRUCTIONS
There will be 2 examinations (non- comprehensive). Both will be medium length answers. The
questions are essay and points are deducted for short answers. The midterm exam and final exam
are worth 100 points for each.
EXAM one or the mid term exam will be your proctored exam.
Exam question source – from text book and discussion questions
Again the exams will be 10 to 16 medium length essay type questions. They are not short answer.
They will be available for a specific time period. See the Course Schedule in the back of this syllabus
for the dates during which time the exams will be available.
The exams will be delivered online via Blackboard. The exams will be timed. Points will be deducted
if the student overruns the time limit for the exam. See the exam instructions for the time limit and
how the overrun deductions are calculate.
Students should review in the first week information on taking proctored exams and
complete the necessary paperwork for taking the mid term proctored exam.
DISCUSSION BOARD
There is a student introduction and student question board. There are 7 posting due for this course on
the Discussion Board. For DB 1, DB 2, DB 3, DB 4, DB 5, DB 6 and DB 7, the student is required to
respond to the post with a substantial response (a minimum of 200 words and should be completed by
Thursday of each week) and a substantial response (a minimum or 100 words in each response – to
be completed by Sunday of each week) to at least 2 other students post. 6 points for the primary
response and 3 points each for secondary response (2 required). ). Typically an “A” student
will post approximately 6 – 8 posts where the “B” student post the minimum required 3,
which equals 9 to 11 points. Points will be deducted for simple yes – no – or I agree answers in
which the student does only the minimum. Discussion Board tone is always respective of others,
even if you disagree with the point of view. Your responses should be considered a professional
response.
Student Introduction (First Post)
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DB Ask the Instructor - Students Question Board (For posting questions to the teacher)
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Correction Issue Paper:
Each student is required to submit a minimum 7 page Corrections Issue Paper. The format for the
Format – Outline is displayed at the end of this syllabus and should be followed exactly. The
cover page, abstract, table of contents and bibliography page are not counted as a part of the 7
pages. The paper will be in APA format. You have the APA instructions available at Purdue Owl APA I
have placed a link to the Purdue Online Writing Lab as an informational source on APA format. Also
using Google and searching for APA formatting will also provide you with format sources.
NOTE: Again I expect the paper to follow the format given below or at the end of the
syllabus exactly. Please ask questions if you do not understand what I expect.
The Correction Issue Paper is due by end of 1st week – see course schedule at end of this syllabus
Corrections Issue Paper is due Sunday end of Week 8 Midnight (Completed Paper)
Completed Paper Value 120 points.
APA
Must be APA.
Work submitted must be in APA format
1 inch margins, Font – Times New Roman – 12 points. Indent paragraphs .05 inches. Hanging
indent for references .05 inches.
Check out Purdue Owl APA Guide for questions.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
Students must have:
• A reliable working computer that runs Windows XP or Windows Vista.
• A TROY e-mail account that you can access on a regular basis (see "TROY e-mail" above)
• E-mail software capable of sending and receiving attached files.
• Access to the Internet with a 56.9 kb modem or better. (High speed connection such as cable or DSL
preferred)
• A personal computer capable of running Netscape Navigator 7.0 or above, Internet Explorer 6.0 or
above or current versions of Firefox or Mozilla. Students who use older browser versions will have
compatibility problems with Blackboard.
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Microsoft WORD software. (I cannot grade anything I cannot open! This means NO MS-Works,
NO WordPad, NO WordPerfect)
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Virus protection software, installed and active, to prevent the spread of viruses via the Internet
and email. It should be continually updated! Virus protection is provided to all Troy students free of
charge. Click on the following link https://it.troy.edu/downloads/virussoftware.htm and then supply
your e-mail username and password to download the virus software.
Internet Access
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This is an on-line class. Students must have access to a working computer and access to the
internet. Students can use the TROY computer lab, a public library, etc., to insure they have access.
“Not having a computer” or “computer crashes” are not acceptable excuses for late work. Have a
backup plan in place in case you have computer problems.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
If you experience technical problems, you should contact the Blackboard Online Support Center. You
can do this in two ways. First if you can log onto the course simply look at the tabs at the top of the page.
You will see one entitled, “Tech Support.” If you click on this tab, you will see the information below. You
can click on the “Blackboard Support Center” link and receive assistance. If you cannot log onto the
course, simply contact the center by calling toll free the number listed below. Assistance is available 24
hours a day/7 days per week.
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Blackboard Support Center
Blackboard Online Support Center for Troy University provides Customer Care Technicians who are
available to support you 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
Call 1-800-414-5756 for live assistance
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your coursework or with features in Blackboard that are
generating errors, please click the link below.
Blackboard Support Center: http://www.troy.edu/bbhelp
NON-HARASSMENT, HOSTILE WORK/CLASS ENVIRONMENT
Troy University expects students to treat fellow students, their instructors, other TROY faculty, and staff
as adults and with respect. No form of “hostile environment” or “harassment” will be tolerated by any
student or employee.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA)
Troy University supports Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, which insure that postsecondary students with disabilities have equal access to all academic
programs, physical access to all buildings, facilities and events, and are not discriminated against on the
basis of disability. Eligible students, with appropriate documentation, will be provided equal opportunity to
demonstrate their academic skills and potential through the provision of academic adaptations and
reasonable accommodations. Further information, including appropriate contact information, can be found
at the following link: http://www.troy.edu/academics/aop/documents/AOP_08-01-07-09.pdf.
HONESTY AND PLAGIARISM
The awarding of a university degree attests that an individual has demonstrated mastery of a significant
body of knowledge and skills of substantive value to society. Any type of dishonesty in securing those
credentials therefore invites serious sanctions, up to and including suspension and expulsion (see
Standard of Conduct in each TROY Catalog). Examples of dishonesty include actual or attempted
cheating, plagiarism*, or knowingly furnishing false information to any university employee.
*Plagiarism is defined as submitting anything for credit in one course that has already been submitted for
credit in another course, or copying any part of someone else’s intellectual work – their ideas and/or
words – published or unpublished, including that of other students, and portraying it as one’s own. Proper
quoting, using strict APA formatting, is required, as described by the instructor. All students are required
to read the material presented at: http://troy.troy.edu/writingcenter/research.html
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Students must properly cite any quoted material. No term paper, business plan, term project, case
analysis, or assignment may have no more than 20% of its content quoted from another source.
Students who need assistance in learning to paraphrase should ask the instructor for guidance and
consult the links at the Troy Writing Center.
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This university employs plagiarism-detection software, through which all written student
assignments are processed for comparison with material published in traditional sources (books,
journals, magazines), on the internet (to include essays for sale), and papers turned in by students in
the same and other classes in this and all previous terms. The penalty for plagiarism may range from
zero credit on the assignment, to zero in the course, to expulsion from the university with appropriate
notation in the student’s permanent file.
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LIBRARY SUPPORT
The Libraries of Troy University provide access to materials and services that support the academic
programs. The address of the TROY Global Campus Library Web site, which is for all Global Campus
and eCampus students, is http://uclibrary.troy.edu . This site provides access to the Library's Catalog and
Databases, as well as to links to all Campus libraries and to online or telephone assistance by Troy
Library staff. Additionally, the Library can also be accessed by choosing the "Library" link from the
University's home page, www.troy.edu .
FACULTY EVALUATION
In the eighth week of each term, students will be notified of the requirement to fill out a course evaluation
form. These evaluations are completely anonymous and are on-line. Further information will be posted in
the Announcements section in Blackboard.
HOW TO LEARN ONLINE
Troy University eCampus is designed to serve any student, anywhere in the world, who has access to the
Internet. All eCampus courses are delivered through the Blackboard Learning System. Blackboard helps
to better simulate the traditional classroom experience with features such as Virtual Chat, Discussion
Boards, and other presentation and organizational forums.
In order to be successful, you should be organized and well motivated. You should make sure you log in
to our course on Blackboard several times each week. Check all “announcements” that have been
posted. Start early in the week to complete the weekly assignment. You should also go to the
Discussion Board early in the week and view the topic and question/s for the group discussion exercise.
Make your “initial” posting and participate in the discussion. Begin reviewing for the exams early in the
term. Do not wait until the last minute and “cram” for these exams. You should review the material
frequently, so you will be prepared to take the exams.
eCAMPUS
The eCampus Center at Troy University is here to serve you and assist with any questions, problems or
concerns you may have. For assistance go to www.troy.edu/ecampus or send an email to
troyecampus@troy.edu. Please do not hesitate to contact the eCampus staff if you need administrative
assistance for any reason.
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COURSE SCHEDULE
Dates
Week 1
Jan 4-Jan 10
Notation or Assignment
Note: The midterm (proctored) and final exams (not proctored) will be posted in the Weekly Units
Section.
Note: 10 points per day will be deducted for missed assignments or exams. Submissions to the
discussion forums before the open date or after the close date will not be accepted. The only exceptions
permitted to any of these are if the student has a legitimate, documented excuse.
1.) Review syllabus and announcements, complete introductions and Discussion Board 1(DB1).
2) Send email to instructor indicating you have reviewed syllabus
3) Read Section I and II pages 1-65.
4) Consult Chapter Power Points
5) Submit Issue Review TOPIC – Student should decide on an issue related to corrections. See
choices in syllabus.
6) Blackboard - Complete Student Introduction
7) Complete Discussion Board #1 - Primary post due by Thursday and responses due by
midnight. Minimum of 4 posts
All Assignments for Week 1 Due by Sunday Midnight
Week 2
Jan 11 – Jan 17
1) Read Section III pages 68 - 85
2) Consult Chapter Power Points
3) Discussion Board #2, (DB closes @ 11: 59 pm).
Primary post due by Thursday and responses posts due by Sunday Midnight
All Assignments for Week 2 Due by Sunday Midnight
Week 3
Jan 18 – Jan 24
1) Read Section IV pages 122-158 and Section V pages 159-218
2) Consult Chapter Power points
3) Discussion Board #3 Primary post due by Thursday
4) Assignment ONE DUE - See Black Board Assignment Tab for Assignment 1 instructions.
Week 4
Jan 25 to Jan 31
All Assignments for Week 2 Due by Sunday Midnight
1) Read Sections VI pages 219-269
2) Consult Chapter Power points
3) Discussion Board #4 (DB closes @ 11: 59 pm).
Primary post due by Thursday and responses due by Sunday Midnight
You are now ready to take the Mid-Term Exam. It covers Sections I to VI
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Week 5
Feb 1 to Feb 7
1) Take Mid-Term (Test is open only during the week Open book – and Open Notes – Source of
essay questions – book and discussion board – you may not use the Internet to find answers.
Must Complete Mid Term By Sunday Midnight
2)Read Section VII pages 270 to 328 and IX pages 394-429
3) Assignment TWO Due: See Black Board Assignment Tab for Assignment 2 instructions.
4) Discussion Board #5
Primary post due by Thursday and responses due by Sunday Midnight
Week 6
Feb 8 to Feb 14
All Assignments for Week 5 Due by Sunday Midnight
1) Read Section X pages 430 to 481 and Section XIV pages 624-651
2) Consult Chapter Power points
3) Discussion Board #6, - (DB closes @ 11: 59 pm)
Primary post due by Thursday and responses due by Sunday Midnight
4) Assignment THREE Due: See Black Board Assignment Tab for Assignment 3 instructions.
All Assignments for Week 6 Due by Sunday Midnight
Week 7
Feb 15 to Feb 21
1) Read Sections XI pages 482-522 and XII pages 523-582
2) Consult Chapter Power points
1) Discussion Board #7 (DB closes @ 11: 59 pm)
Primary post due by Thursday and responses due by Sunday Midnight
All Assignments for Week 7 Due by Sunday Midnight
Week 8
Feb 22 to Feb 28
1) Read Section XIII pages 583-623
3) Consult Chapter Power points
3) Submit policy review paper by Midnight week 8.
You are now ready to take the Final Examination. It covers Chapters 8-15.
Policy Review Paper DUE BY MIDNIGHT Sunday week 8
Week 9
Feb 29 to March 5
Take Final Exam - by Thursday March 4 (not proctored)
Exam opens Feb 22 , closes March 4th Midnight
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Important Paper Instructions:
APA format only.
The below is an outline for your paper.
Follow the outline exactly and keep it in the same order. Out of order paper = 0 for grade
The paper is to be written in APA format: Times New Roman font – 12 pt. 1 inch margins.
Corrections Issue Pape Outline
1.
Title Page
2.
Introduction – Issue (your issue has to be debatable in order to fulfill the purpose of this paper)
• Present issue being reviewed, evaluated, or discussed
• Next, explain the background to the issue.
• Further justify the review or discussion of the issue – why is this review important.
• List the secondary issues that emerge from the issue in review.
3.
Detail the Issue
• Define the issue
• Summarize the main findings (other research on issues) reported on your chosen issue.
• Make sure you list these readings in References at the end of the review.
• Present and discuss possible solutions to issue
o Pros
o Cons
• Present and discuss consequences - repercussions – to implementation
o Pros
o Cons
• Change - limitations
• Ethical considerations
4.
Analysis Significance
• Discuss, in general, how change (include recommendations you can justify and defend) would lead to a
significant improvement. (In other words, why should someone care? If you were applying for money grant
to implement change, why would someone fund you? If you wanted to publish your review, why would
they be interested?)
5.
References
• Include all references in APA style.
6.
Conclusion
• What did your issue evaluation reveal
• What future evaluations should be conducted
• What should we do about the issue
7.
Abstract
• No more than 150 words
• An abstract is a brief,
comprehensive summary of the contents of your evaluation.
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