Lesson Activities
There are two discussion questions for this lesson. After you have posted your answers to the questions, don't forget to read and respond to the rest of the class postings. Also you may need to start Writing Assignment #2 -- Topic Paper.
In Chapter 1, the author holds that "attitude" plays a major role in police leadership? Do you agree with that belief? If so, why and if not why not?
Post that principle in your response to the Attitude in Plice Leadership Discussion Forum. Defend your answer.
In Chapter 2, the author surveyed police chiefs regarding incorporating community policing characteristics in midsize and large police departments. Having read this chapter, do you agree with his findings? Is so, why and if not why not?
Post your response to the Incorporating Community Policing Characteristics Discussion Forum. Defend your answer.
Writing Assignment #2 -- Topic Paper
Each student will be assigned a topic regarding police organization and management during week 2. Students will be required to research their topic in the scientific journals, and shall incorporate no less than five (5) scientific journal articles of their assigned topic in their paper. The paper shall contain no less than 3,500 words, which s/he will be the sole author.
The paper requires that you present the facts about which you have read. These facts, however, must come from what you have read in those articles and only those articles. No other sources, including the textbook, are allowed. Aside from the Introduction and Conclusion, I expect each paragraph to have at least one citation in it directing the reader to the source of the information contained. It is expected that students will construct their papers in such a way as to have all five articles represented equally. The Introduction and Conclusion shall consist of no more than one page each.
All journal articles used to construct this paper
- cannot be more than 10 years old, and
- must be cited in the text of the paper and properly referenced. There are no exceptions to this rule!
The paper will be submitted in the Drop Box named Topic Paper. Papers are due during the week 10. Late papers will be accepted during the week 11. Papers submitted after that time will not be accepted. All late papers are subject to a 10-point reduction in grade.
Plagiarism Test
Prior to beginning any of the writing assignments, it is mandatory that you proceed to this Web site take and successfully pass the Indiana University Bloomington School of Education Plagiarism Test. You MUST pass this test BEFORE the end of Week 3. When you pass the test you will receive a certificate indicating that you have passed the test. Please copy that certificate and submit it in the drop box named Plagiarism Test. You may take this test as many times as necessary but you must pass the test.
Exam Reminder
It is now time to submit the Exam Request Form for the first exam. Click on Exam #1 Request Form to access the link. Be sure to do this immediately and read the exam instructions on the form. Your exams will not be mailed to your proctors until you submit your Exam Request Forms.