Written Assignment -

Begin to evaluate and compile scholarly sources for the Courts-Related Annotated Bibliography and Research Paper.

Video - Movie Review/Analysis Paper: Select a movie that focuses on the Courtroom Workgroup in the Criminal Justice System. The Media Review/Analysis is due at the end of this week, Week 2.

Read the assignment guidelines and grading rubric in the Course Resources and below. Please submit your paper to the 2 SafeAssigns. The required SafeAssign is the final submission link to use.

Media Review and Analysis Guidelines

Similar to a Book Review, the Media Review and Analysis seeks to provide a thorough, yet interesting accounting of a motion picture, news report, television show, video production, or internet production. The Media Review and Analysis is reflective in nature and takes into consideration the following:

1. The Main Purpose (message) of the Media.

2. How well the Purpose (message) is delivered.

3. A Comparison with factual information (i.e., theories, case studies, concepts) provided during course lectures, text and journal readings, and discussions.

The Media Review requires that the author provide the following information in an effort to convey a clear, concise, and useful guide that demonstrates the author's understanding of the Media.

1. Summary of the Media.

2. A review of the Strengths of the Media.

3. A review of the Weaknesses of the Media.

4. Suggestions of Elements, if added or deleted, that might enhance and improve the message of the Media (i.e. eliminate useless scenes of sex and violence, that do not add to the Media's purpose).

5. Citations from at least two (2) other sources (i.e., theories, case studies, concepts) provided during course lectures, text and journal readings, and discussions.

Length and Format of the Media Review:

The Media Review must follow the basic guidelines, format, and style of the American Psychological Association (APA), including a cover page (same as for research papers), in-text citations, and a reference page.

The document's length may vary, depending upon the length of the media being reviewed and the depth of review, specified by the Instructor. Generally, the length is between 3-5 typed (double-spaced, numbered) pages, with one (1) inch margins all around.

The Media Review Cover Page includes:

1. Type of Media (i.e., motion picture, news report, television show, video production, or internet production).

2. Title of Media.

3. Year Produced.

4. Name of the Producer(s).

5. Name of the Director(s).