Psychology and Law Research Paper

Description:
The overall aim of this paper is to evaluate how a topic related to Psychology and the Law is represented in the popular media, in accordance with the course objectives. Specifically, your task is to compare the media coverage of the case of an individual who was found Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) in a Canadian court in the last 10 years to the research presented in academic sources. Select your case carefully. You will need to discuss at least four of the five topics below:
(1) Interrogation/interview process (2) Witness testimony (3) Jury selection or deliberations (4) Arguments presented in the decision to find the individual NCR (5) Public reactions to the NCR ruling At minimum,

your paper must be informed by: ? Four reputable media sources (newspaper or television broadcast) that focus on your selected case. These sources must have been published in the last 10 years. ? Four peer-reviewed academic journal articles that cover the topics listed above. Your research paper should consist of 6 double-spaced typed pages plus a separate reference page (plus or minus half a page, without penalty). Evaluation Your paper will be evaluated relative to your peers on the clarity of description and strength of your comparison.

You will be expected to: (1) Clearly (and briefly) introduce the particulars of your selected case (2) Provide an organized comparison between your selected media coverage and each of the topics listed above (3) Demonstrate your knowledge of the relevant academic research (4) Demonstrate clarity of expression and adhere to APA citation style and formatting (5) Base your paper on relevant, scholarly sources

Formatting your paper Please use standard APA style (6th Edition): ? 1-inch (2.54cm) margins ? 12-point Times New Roman font ? Double-spaced (2.0) lines ? Title page (remember to include your full name and student number) ? APA-formatted reference list (start on a new page)