Should a Child be allowed to Testify as an Eyewitness?

December 21, 2022

Should a Child be allowed to Testify as an Eyewitness?

Order Number	636738393092
Type of Project	ESSAY
Writer Level	PHD VERIFIED
Format	APA
Academic Sources	10
Page Count	3-12 PAGES

Instructions/Descriptions

Should a Child be allowed to Testify as an Eyewitness?

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Description

In Week 5, you submitted your topic and paper outline for your Signature Assignment. Now, it is time to put it all together. The purpose of the Controversial Issues in Forensic Psychology paper is to describe a controversy or debate in forensic psychology, including the legal and psychological significance. An example of a controversy in forensic psychology would be, “Should a child be able to testify as an eye witness?” or “Should incompetent defendants be committed indefinitely?” Your paper should address the following:

Identify the relevant research on each side of the controversy.

Evaluate and reflect on the findings.

Identify a personal, educated stance on the topic, and then support it with relevant research.

Discuss the legal and psychological significance.

The Controversial Issues in Forensic Psychology paper requires considerable research and critical thinking.

You should not base the majority of your paper on personal opinion. Your arguments should be based on data, expert opinion, and other peer-reviewed sources.

Support your analysis with at least five peer-reviewed references. Remember to incorporate your professor’s feedback into your final paper. Length: 10-12 pages

Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the text, supplemental sources, and sources you find that are relevant to the topic.

Should a Child be allowed to Testify as an Eyewitness?

RUBRIC

Excellent Quality

95-100%

Introduction

45-41 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Methodology

58-53 points

With titles for each slide as well as bulleted sections to group relevant information as required, the content is well-organized. Excellent use of typeface, color, images, effects, and so on to improve readability and presenting content. The minimum length criterion of 10 slides/pages is reached.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/information is required for the context and importance, otherwise the study detail will be unclear. There is no search history information supplied.

83-76 points

There is a review of important theoretical literature, however there is limited integration of research into problem-related ideas. The review is just partly focused and arranged. There is research that both supports and opposes. A summary of the material given is provided. The conclusion may or may not include a biblical integration.

52-49 points

The content is somewhat ordered, but there is no discernible organization. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on may sometimes distract from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The context and/or importance are lacking. There is no search history information supplied.

75-1 points

There has been an examination of relevant theoretical literature, but still no research concerning problem-related concepts has been synthesized. The review is just somewhat focused and organized. The provided overview of content does not include any supporting or opposing research. The conclusion has no scriptural references.

48-1 points

There is no logical or apparent organizational structure. There is no discernible logical sequence. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on often detracts from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.