http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/a-decade-behind-bars-return-to-the-farm-4329/Overview42#tab-Videos/06700_00
Please click on the link above and watch the 90 minute documentary. Answer the following questions in essay format. Your post must be at least 300 words and must be posted by Friday 11:59 pm on 09/17/10 to get full credit. I am giving you an extra day to complete the assignment because of the length of the video. Please be sure to type your name at the top of your post.
You will be graded on the content of your response and your grammar/spelling of your post. Again, it is best if you first type your response in Microsoft Word and save before trying to post to the website.
1) Pick one inmate to focus on (except Vincent Simmons). Please discuss his crime, his sentence, and his experience at Angola. What are some things that stuck out in your mind about this inmate? Do you agree with the sentence this inmate received? Discuss why or why not.
2) Discuss the role of the parole board that visited Angola prison and the entire parole process. What were your opinions of how they handled Vincent Simmons case?
3) Discuss the history of Angola. What Era in prison history most reminds you of how Angola is run?
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Welcome to Introduction to Corrections - Fall 2010
Hello Class,
Welcome to the Blog for Introduction to Corrections. We will be using this blog to discuss some interesting issues in the corrections system.
There are some general points below for the blog that you should follow all semester:
1) Please proofread all posts.
2) All post must be at least 300 words.
3) I recommend that you first type your response in Microsoft Word and then copy it into the blog.
4) Sometimes there is an error in posting on the blog. Please try again.
5) Make sure you start each post with your name at the top of the blog. If you do not put your name at the beginning of your post I cannot give you credit for the assignment.
6) All posts should be original. You are cheating if you use someone else's information. This includes another student or an outside source. Make sure that you properly reference any outside source that you use in your post.
Now, let's get started!! Please post an introduction message about yourself. Please discuss your professional and academic accomplishments and goals. Discuss why you are taking this course. Discuss your family (if you like). You are free to discuss anything else (as long as it is appropriate for class). Again your post must be at lease 300 words. Your post is due before we meet again for class on Thursday, August 26th. This post will count towards your participation grade for August 26th. I really want you to complete this assignment so you get used to posting on the blog. There will be a few blog assignments this semester and I want you to feel comfortable....
Welcome to the Blog for Introduction to Corrections. We will be using this blog to discuss some interesting issues in the corrections system.
There are some general points below for the blog that you should follow all semester:
1) Please proofread all posts.
2) All post must be at least 300 words.
3) I recommend that you first type your response in Microsoft Word and then copy it into the blog.
4) Sometimes there is an error in posting on the blog. Please try again.
5) Make sure you start each post with your name at the top of the blog. If you do not put your name at the beginning of your post I cannot give you credit for the assignment.
6) All posts should be original. You are cheating if you use someone else's information. This includes another student or an outside source. Make sure that you properly reference any outside source that you use in your post.
Now, let's get started!! Please post an introduction message about yourself. Please discuss your professional and academic accomplishments and goals. Discuss why you are taking this course. Discuss your family (if you like). You are free to discuss anything else (as long as it is appropriate for class). Again your post must be at lease 300 words. Your post is due before we meet again for class on Thursday, August 26th. This post will count towards your participation grade for August 26th. I really want you to complete this assignment so you get used to posting on the blog. There will be a few blog assignments this semester and I want you to feel comfortable....
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