Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of Psychopaths Among Us Review

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Book Review Assignment The required text for this course, Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of Psychopaths Among Us, by Dr. Robert Hare, supports the segment of this course that relates to psychopathic behaviour. While psychopaths make up a small percentage of offenders you will work with in corrections, they are the most dangerous, difficult and manipulative type of offender you will have to deal with. For this reason it is especially important to understand these unique individuals. In order to complete this assignment successfully, follow these instructions: 1. Read the book. 2. Complete a formal paper following APA guidelines (typed, double spaced, 1-inch margins, etc.). Length: 5 to 7 typed, double-spaced pages. 3. The paper must cover the following topic areas. Please use these titles as sub-headings: Introduction General overview of the book Etiology of psychopathy; be comprehensive but concise The results of psychopathic behaviour e.g. what a psychopath does to the lives of those around them, the consequences one may experience when crossing the path of a psychopath (physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, in terms of reputation, etc.), or any other results you would like to discuss. Treatment of psychopaths as in, can they be treated, cured, or ‘fixed’ in any way. If so, how? If not, why not? Cautionary notes Dr. Hare provides some cautions about psychopaths both in general and regarding diagnosis. You should discuss these, but can include any other cautionary notes you feel are relevant. A personal critique of the text Conclusion 4. All assignments and papers must be typed be double spaced include page numbers and margins (as per APA guidelines) use APA formatting, both for in-text citations and on the reference page note: references are required; if you feel you can adequately address all components of the assignment using only Dr. Hare’s book that is fine – as long as the information is adequate. However, you are welcome to refer to other sources as well, particularly in informing your personal critique. Please use in-text citations throughout, which includes citing Dr. Hare’s work (the book you are reviewing) where you are using information from the book. This will clearly identify where you are citing his work and where you are drawing your own conclusions. rubric Format and Presentation This has to do with appearance and readability. Specifically, papers will be graded on the basis of the following standards. • Title page (following APA format, with course name/code/section, instructor’s name, and submission date) • Neat and clean in appearance • Margins must be one inch • Headings are encouraged • Pages are numbered This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch This relates to the resources used by the writer, and the credit given. The minimum number and type of resources to be used will be specified as a part of each essay assignment. All sources (including books, readings, films, personal interviews) must be cited within the body of the report (called in-text citations) and listed on the References page at the end of the paper. You are expected to use the APA format for references and citations. You can find more information on APA format from several sources: 1. Lethbridge College publishes a brief handbook that explains the basic APA guidelines. It is available for purchase in the College Bookstore or online (Links to an external site.) 2. The most current information on citing electronic sources (such as articles found on the internet or in databases), go to the APA site (Links to an external site.) Note: Failure to acknowledge sources constitutes plagiarism and will result in a grade of zero for the paper. This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent This refers to the actual material, which appears in the paper. Obviously, there will be a relationship between this mark and the mark granted for research, in that poor research will result in inadequate content. Content marks will be granted specifically on the basis of the following: • Strong introduction and a useful, valid conclusion • Breadth and depth of examination of subject • Critical thinking and adaptation of ideas • Synthesis of information • Originality of thought • Imagination and creativity Writing Technique: Spelling, Grammar, Mechanics & Style Expectations include full sentences, proper punctuation, and correct spelling, as well as appropriate word usage. The use of a spell checker is recommended. papers should be: • Concise: Economical and appropriate use of language • Organized: Coherent flow of ideas, with coherent transitions used effectively to show relationship between ideas