Victimology Scholarly Article Analysis

Select and analyze a scholarly article on victimology. You may use this week’s required readings to guide you in your selection of a contemporary victimology article. In a critical analysis of the article, evaluate empirical data regarding crime victims. In your paper, you must: • Summarize the article’s thesis and main points in one to two paragraphs. • Evaluate the relevance of the data used to support the thesis of the article. In your evaluation, include the author(s) research methods and target population. • Provide examples of either the presence of bias or lack of bias evidenced by the author(s). • Critique the accuracy, acceptability, strengths, weaknesses, and overall soundness of the article. In your critique, consider whether or not the authors persuaded you with their viewpoints. • Explain the contributions the article has brought to your understanding of victimology. The Victimology Scholarly Article Analysis • Must be two double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style • Must include a separate title page with the following: o Title of paper o Student’s name o Course name and number o Instructor’s name o Date submitted • Must use at least one scholarly source • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style