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Psychology Question

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Reform Essay:

Reform Essay Final

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  • Due Friday by 11:59pm
  • Points 61
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  • Available after Jul 28 at 12am

Reform Proposal for Reducing Wrongful Convictions

Word Count: 500-600 words (references not included) Objective: In your own words, propose a reform to the current criminal justice system that addresses wrongful convictions, using psychological research to support your recommendation. Your reform should directly relate to topics we cover in this course. It is suggested you focus on either interrogations or eyewitness testimony, as these areas have been explored in depth already.

Guidelines:

  1. Reform Proposal:
    • Identify one specific reform you believe would help reduce wrongful convictions.
    • Explain why this reform is necessary and provide evidence-based support for your recommendation.
  2. Research & Sources:
    • Support your arguments with at least three credible, relevant sources. You are encouraged to start with the assigned readings.
    • Cite all sources in APA 7th Edition style, including in-text citations and a references section. Ensure your references include DOIs where applicable and apply a hanging indent.
  3. Issues and Challenges :
    • Discuss any potential issues or challenges to implementing your proposed reform.
    • Consider questions such as:
      • How might law enforcement or other stakeholders respond?
      • Are there significant costs or logistical barriers?

Important Notes:

  • Rubric: Refer to the provided rubric to understand how your submission will be assessed. Pay close attention to each criterion to maximize your score.
  • Citations: Incorrect citation formatting is one of the most common reasons students lose points. Double-check your APA style before submission.
  • Feedback: This is a final submission. Make sure you address/incorporate the feedback provided regarding your draft.

Note: This essay is submitted via Turnitin. If your paper shows an inappropriately high level of match with other sources (including Artificial Intelligence) you will be docked points, receive a zero, or be reported for plagiarism depending on the severity. Be sure review the syllabus about the acceptable uses of AI. Relying on Grammarly for more than basic spelling and grammar will be flagged by AI-detectors and indicates you are not putting things in your own words as is required. PLEASE SUBMIT AS EITHER A WORD OR PDF FILE - DO NOT USE PAGES.

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Final Presentation Objectives Alignment
Course ObjectivesModule Objectives
CO4. Describe the best, evidence-based, practices recommended by researchers to minimize the likelihood of wrongful convictions.Evaluate the procedures used in a real exoneration case of your choosing in relation to the best, evidence-based, practices recommended by researchers to minimize the likelihood of wrongful convictions.
CO5. Describe the empirical research on the psychology of wrongful convictions.Apply the empirical research on the psychology of wrongful convictions to a real exoneration case of your choosing.


Instructions

Assignment: Video Presentation on a Wrongful Conviction Case

Length: 4-5 minutes Submission Format: YouTube link (preferred) or video file upload Due Date: This presentation will be due at the end of the semester, but can be submitted at any time before then.

Objective: Create a 4-5 minute video presentation exploring a specific wrongful conviction case (not involving the West Memphis 3 or the Central Park 5). Your task is to:

  1. Provide a basic overview of the case.
  2. Apply course concepts to analyze how the psychology of wrongful convictions contributed to the errors in the case.

Assignment Guidelines:

  1. Case Selection:
    • Choose an individual whose wrongful conviction case allows for the application of psychological concepts covered in class (e.g., eyewitness errors, false confessions, cognitive biases).
    • Avoid cases primarily focused on ineffective defense attorneys or official misconduct unless you can connect these issues to relevant psychological principles.
  2. Presentation Content:
    • Case Overview (No more than 50% of your presentation):
      • Summarize the basic facts of the case, including the crime, investigation, conviction, and eventual exoneration.
      • Provide just enough context to help your audience understand the key issues.
    • Psychology of Wrongful Convictions (Major Focus):
      • Analyze what went wrong in the case by applying psychological research and concepts discussed in class.
      • For example:
        • If an eyewitness played a role, evaluate the procedures used and compare them to research-based best practices.
        • If a false confession occurred, explain the psychological factors (e.g., coercion, stress, interrogation techniques) that might have contributed.
      • Emphasize mistaken rather than intentionally dishonest actions, as the focus is on psychological phenomena.
  3. Research Integration:
    • Include references to relevant psychological studies or statistics, such as those from class readings or additional research.
    • You don’t need full citations in the presentation, but clearly mention sources:
      • For example: "According to research by Kassin and colleagues..." or "A 2006 study by Eberhardt reported that...".
  4. Evaluation of Procedures:
    • Critically evaluate how procedures in the case (e.g., eyewitness identification, interrogations) align or conflict with research-based best practices.
    • Provide specific recommendations for how these procedures could have been improved to prevent the wrongful conviction.
  5. Presentation Style:
    • Delivery: Your presentation should mimic an in-class presentation, with clear, engaging delivery. You must appear on camera—audio-only recordings will not be accepted.
    • Visual Aids (Optional): While PowerPoint (or similar) is optional, you may use visual aids to enhance clarity and engagement.
    • Clarity and Professionalism: Speak clearly, maintain eye contact, and ensure your video is well-lit with good audio quality.
  6. Submission Requirements:
    • Upload your video to YouTube (preferred) and submit an unlisted link. Ensure the video remains accessible until August 31, 2026. Alternatively, you may upload the video file directly.
    • Plan ahead to account for upload times if using YouTube.

Review the rubric for further details.

Also: here is a video from a student in a past classLinks to an external site. who did a nice job with her presentation. This video contains auto-generated captions which may not always be accurate. If you require accommodations to view the video, please reach out to your instructor.