Criminal justice major overview and analysis paper(*****PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS AND SEE EXAMPLE *****Task: Your task is to define knowledge, methods, and processes germane to your discipline)

*****PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS AND SEE EXAMPLE *****Task: Your task is to define knowledge, methods, and processes germane to your discipline. In about 4 pages, please address the questions in a presentation format below as they pertain to your field of study. The answers may vary in length from a brief sentence to a lengthy paragraph. Nevertheless, please be formal and use complete sentences and coherent, well-developed paragraphs to address all of the themes listed.
Purpose: To address the ways in which your discipline encounters or understands the world. Each discipline examines the world from different perspectives: natural science pays particular attention to the laws of nature in order to explain the physical world; social sciences focus on personal and social behaviors in the world; and the humanities examine language and how it constructs cultures and identities in the world.
Audience: This should be written as a presentation you would give to incoming students who are interested in studying in your discipline.
Document Length and Design: Your document in total should be about 4 pages long. Please present in paragraph form with the idea that this would be presented to incoming students. Please do NOT use a Q and A format! Follow APA or MLA guidelines when necessary. Use headings, if this helps you stay focused.
Sources: Use reputable online and library resources as well as material from discussions with people in the discipline. Be extremely courteous if you decide to discuss these issues with a professional in the field.

1. types of texts/media/genres are most used or valued? For example, scholarly journals, conferences, etc. If you mention conferences or scholarly journals be sure to give specific examples. Name at least two specific genres that your field uses.
2. What are 2 professional associations in your field and why are they important?
Who are 2 important researchers/ The presentation should address the following questions/themes:

1. What is your major and what is the object of study in the field? (CRIMINIAL JUSTICE)
2. What are some of the sub fields in your discipline and what does each one focus on? In other words what could someone focus on, if s/he decides to enter this field? For example, a person studying psychology might focus on child psychology or abnormal psychology. GET CREATIVE, NO PREFERENCE
3. What are the key types of research questions asked in your field? What types of things would a student look forward to investigating in your field?
4. How do scholars/professionals in your field “go about” answering those questions? In other words, what are the research methods used, i.e. experiments, observations, processes, and creative expressions, to answer these questions and further knowledge in your field?
5. What are the primary approaches to sharing knowledge and new ideas in the discourse community? What scholars in your field (1 historical and 1 current person) and what is each famous for, i.e. how did s/he advance the field?
6. Final advice you would give to an incoming student interested in studying in your major.