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The Sage Guide to Writing in Criminal Justice
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Series: Sage Guide to Writing in the Social Sciences
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ISBN10: 1544336691
ISBN13: 9781544336695
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Published: Mar 11 2019
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.90 Depth: 9.90
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781544336695
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Published: Mar 11 2019
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.90 Depth: 9.90
Language: English
The SAGE Guide to Writing in Criminal Justice provides students studying crime with a how-to manual for effective writing in institutions of higher learning, professional settings, public and private agencies, and beyond. It is an easy, accessible resource for anyone hoping to learn the nuts and bolts of writing for criminal justice audiences.
--Christina Mancini, Virginia Commonwealth University, Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs
The SAGE Guide to Writing in Criminal Justice equips students with transferable writing skills that can be applied across the field of criminal justice--both academically and professionally. Authors Steven Hougland and Jennifer M. Allen interweave professional and applied writing, academic writing, and information literacy, with the result being a stronger, more confident report writer and student in criminal justice. Students are also exposed to a number of best practices for academic and professional writing, such as research papers, resumes and cover letters, and report writing. The perfect companion for any introductory criminal justice course, this brief text focuses on key topics that will benefit students in their classes and in the field.
--Christina Mancini, Virginia Commonwealth University, Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs
The SAGE Guide to Writing in Criminal Justice equips students with transferable writing skills that can be applied across the field of criminal justice--both academically and professionally. Authors Steven Hougland and Jennifer M. Allen interweave professional and applied writing, academic writing, and information literacy, with the result being a stronger, more confident report writer and student in criminal justice. Students are also exposed to a number of best practices for academic and professional writing, such as research papers, resumes and cover letters, and report writing. The perfect companion for any introductory criminal justice course, this brief text focuses on key topics that will benefit students in their classes and in the field.
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