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Respond to at least two of your colleagues’ posts who chose key articles different than you did. For each, explain how your understanding of risk and/or threat assessment in subject-based profiling has changed based on the information they shared.
Note: Your responses to colleagues should be substantial (250 words minimum), supported with scholarly evidence from your research and/or the Learning Resources, and properly cited using APA style. Personal anecdotes are acceptable as part of a meaningful response but cannot stand alone as a response. Your responses should enrich the initial post by supporting and/or adding a fresh viewpoint and be constructive, enhancing the learning experience for all students.

Respond to at least two of your colleagues’ posts. For each, explain one or more additional similarities or differences between risk and threat assessments in subject-based profiling that your colleague may not have considered, or one or more additional situations in which risk or threat assessment might be used and why.
Note: Your responses to colleagues should be substantial (250 words minimum), supported with scholarly evidence from your research and/or the Learning Resources, and properly cited using APA style. Personal anecdotes are acceptable as part of a meaningful response but cannot stand alone as a response. Your responses should enrich the initial post by supporting and/or adding a fresh viewpoint and be constructive, enhancing the learning experience for all students.

Respond by Day 6 to at least one of your colleagues’ postings in one or more of the following ways:
Ask a probing question.
Share an insight from having read your colleague’s posting.
Offer and support an opinion.
Validate an idea with your own experience.
Make a suggestion.
Expand on your colleague’s posting.

 
ritical Reading, Thinking, and Analysis for Forensic Psychology Graduate Students
As a graduate student in forensic psychology, developing strong critical reading, thinking, and analysis skills is paramount for success in both academic pursuits and professional practice. These skills empower you to effectively evaluate research, theoretical frameworks, and case studies, ultimately enabling you to make informed decisions and contribute meaningfully to the field.
This response will explore these crucial skills through the lens of the “Critical Reading, Thinking and Analysis Checklist” provided in this week’s Learning Resources, along with insights from Walden University’s Writing Center resources on discussion posts and responses (Walden University Writing Center, n.d.a, n.d.b).
Critical Reading

Identify the Main Idea and Supporting Evidence: A core aspect of critical reading involves pinpointing the author’s central thesis and the arguments used to substantiate it (OASIS, n.d.). When evaluating research articles, focus on the research question, methodology, results, and discussion sections to grasp the main thrust and supporting data.

Evaluate Source Credibility: Critically assess the credibility of sources you encounter. Consider the author’s expertise, publication source, and potential biases (Walden University Doctoral Capstone Form and Style, n.d.). Scholarly journals with peer-review processes typically hold higher credibility compared to non-academic websites.
Critical Thinking

Analyze Assumptions and Biases: Recognize and critically analyze the underlying assumptions and potential biases within the text (OASIS, n.d.). Explore alternative perspectives and consider how these might influence the interpretation of the information presented.

Identify Strengths and Weaknesses: Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments or research presented. Are the methodologies sound? Are the conclusions logically drawn from the evidence? Engaging in this analysis fosters a deeper understanding of the material.
Critical Analysis

Synthesize Information: Critically analyze information from various sources and synthesize them to form a comprehensive understanding of a topic. Integrate your analysis with your existing knowledge base to generate new insights and connections.

Apply to Real-World Scenarios: Consider how the information you have critically analyzed can be applied to real-world forensic psychology scenarios. Can the research findings inform assessment practices? Can the theoretical frameworks guide interventions with specific client populations?
Evaluating Discussion Posts
By applying these critical reading, thinking, and analysis skills to your discussion posts and responses in this course, you can elevate the quality of your contributions. Here’s how to leverage the “Critical Reading, Thinking and Analysis Checklist” for this purpose:

Actively Engage with the Topic: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the course topic and critically engage with the ideas presented by your peers.

Provide Evidence-Based Support: Substantiate your arguments with relevant research findings, theoretical concepts, or case studies. Utilize proper APA citations to acknowledge your sources (OASIS, n.d.).

Offer Diverse Perspectives: Consider alternative viewpoints and respectfully acknowledge potential limitations in your own thinking.

Advance the Conversation: Strive to move the discussion forward by posing insightful questions, building upon the ideas of others, and offering unique perspectives.
Conclusion
By actively honing your critical reading, thinking, and analysis skills, you will be well-equipped to navigate the complexities of forensic psychology research, theory, and practice. By consciously applying these skills to your academic discussions, you can foster a more enriching learning experience for yourself and your peers.
Remember, critical thinking is an ongoing process. Embrace the opportunity to continuously refine your abilities as you progress through your graduate studies and into your professional career as a forensic psychologist.
References
OASIS. (n.d.). Paraphrase and summarize information. [Interactive guide]. Walden University. https://academics.waldenu.edu/writing/paraphrase-summarizeLinks to an external site.
Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.a). Common assignments: Writing a successful discussion post. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/assignments/discussionpost/writingLinks to an external site.
Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.b). Common assignments: Writing a successful response to another’s post. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/assignments/discussionpost/responseLinks to an external site.
Walden University Doctoral Capstone Form and Style. (n.d.) Reading to write: Home. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/formandstyle/writing/readingLinks to an external site.

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 After reading through this week’s resources and reflecting on my previous discussion posts, I am able to identify what I did well in my past discussion posts and also areas where I need to improve. When answering discussion prompts I feel as if I always consider my intended audience and the intended purpose. Although considering your audience is important, considering my audience has also contributed to my weaknesses because most times I assume that because my classmates are my audience, they know everything about my topic. Another thing I need to work on is formatting. A critique I’ve received in past discussion posts is sticking to APA guidelines and citations. Walden’s writing center suggests creating a draft and reviewing your draft before posting. I tend not to create drafts nor review and that is a way that can help me improve significantly. In preparing for this discussion post I have read the reading to write steps by the Walden’s Writing Center and I hope to implement them when preparing for my discussion posts in order to write successful responses to discussion prompts. 
Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Common assignments: Writing a successful discussion post. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter//assignments//discussionpost/writingLinks to an external site.

8-10 pgs
Due Sunday December 29th @3pm 
Please follow the rubric to provide the best quality work 
APA format 7th edition 
Reference pg (use references from previous reference list 

Respond by Day 7 to at least one of your colleagues’ postings. Be sure to respond to a colleague who discussed a case study different from the one you discussed. Respond in one or more of the following ways:
Ask a probing question.
Share an insight from having read your colleague’s posting.
Offer and support an opinion.
Validate an idea with your own experience.
Make a suggestion.
Expand on your colleague’s posting.

Respond by Day 5 to at least one of your colleagues’ postings in one or more of the following ways:
Ask a probing question.
Share an insight from having read your colleague’s posting.
Offer and support an opinion.
Validate an idea with your own experience.
Make a suggestion.
Expand on your colleague’s posting.

Respond to at least two of your colleagues’ posts. For each, explain one or more additional factors which may have played a role in the crime committed. Examples of additional factors include, but are not limited to, prenatal factors, perinatal factors, biological factors, and frontal lobe impairment.
Note: Your responses to colleagues should be substantial (250 words minimum), supported with scholarly evidence from your research and/or the Learning Resources, and properly cited using APA style. Personal anecdotes are acceptable as part of a meaningful response but cannot stand alone as a response. Your responses should enrich the initial post by supporting and/or adding a fresh viewpoint and be constructive, enhancing the learning experience for all students.

 
Review the Learning Resources for this week and specifically focus on how to create a narrated PowerPoint for your Final Project presentation.
Use the PowerPoint Template, located in this week’s Learning Resources, as a guide in completing this Final Project.
Final Project Assignment (11–15 narrated slides)
For this Final Project Assignment, you will create a 11- to 15-slide narrated PowerPoint presentation related to your Professional Development Plan.
Your PowerPoint presentation must include the following:

Cover Slide (1 slide)

 Include a cover slide with the following information: 

Project title
Date
University  
Course number  
Your name 

Part I: Personal and Professional Goals (3–4 slides)

Include a brief personal introduction, where you:

State your personal and professional goals.
Articulate how these goals intersect with your academic interests and selected field of study.

Review the mission of the university, and reflect on how this mission statement connects to your personal vision for future practice:

Walden University provides a diverse community of career professionals with the opportunity to transform themselves as scholar-practitioners so that they may transform society.

Explain how specialized learning will help you meet your career and personal life goals.

Part II: Educational Background and Research Proficiency (3–4 slides)

Reflect on the formal and informal learning experiences that compose your educational background, and then explain how these experiences support the direction of study you established in Part I.
Note: You are encouraged to include specifics about your individual knowledge, skills, and accomplishments.
Explain the academic and research proficiencies you bring to the program, and then identify any areas you want to consider for improvement.
For doctoral students, explain your current readiness to engage in academic research.
Note: Honest disclosure will help you gain clarity about any knowledge and/or skills on which you may need to improve in order to succeed in your program.

Categories for you to consider when writing this section include the following:

Academic coursework in the social and behavioral sciences
Academic coursework in other fields
Professional presentations, seminars, and workshops
Volunteer activities
Prior experience designing and executing research
Publications and other writing experiences
Teaching assignments
Professional training
Academic strengths and weaknesses
Research strengths and weaknesses
Availability of library, reference, and information technology resources

You should be clear about your plans for preparing for doctoral study, particularly if gaps exist in your background.

Part III: Plan of Study and Program Progress Guide (PPG) Form (3–4 slides)

Create a timeline for completing the requirements in your PPG for this Part III.
Note: Refer to your Program Progress Guide (PPG), which is available in your student portal.
In your timeline:

Group your degree requirements into stages of progress.
Note: It is suggested that you target a completion date and work backwards from this date.
Identify specific milestones of academic progress and time frames for completion.
Account for review, revision, and approval of academic work throughout your timeline.
Note: Be familiar with the approval processes of your academic work.

Part IV: Ethics and Positive Social Change (2–3 slides)

Explain how the APA ethical principles relate to positive social change.
Explain how ethics and positive social change align with your professional and academic goals.

Even though you are providing narration for your PowerPoint presentation, please also write detailed speaker notes for each slide to complement the slide content. Speaker notes should be clear, in-depth, and function as augmentation to the slide material.
Note: These notes should be written with sufficient depth to allow someone else to deliver the presentation. Make sure the PowerPoint presentation reflects graduate-level writing and presentation standards, with professional looking graphics and appropriate fonts, formatting, and spacing.
Your presentation should be explicit in its detail about what you plan to do at Walden to meet your personal and professional goals.