CCJ 4054 CRITICAL THINKING MINI ASSIGNMENT 2

PURPOSE: The purpose of this assignment is to enhance your critical thinking skills through a “mini” writing assignment. What is critical thinking? It is the ability to think rationally and clearly, understanding the logical connection between concepts and ideas. It requires you to be an active learner rather than just a passive recipient of knowledge and i nformation. Critical thinking is a way of thinking about specific things at a specific time. It is not just the accumulation and recollection of facts that you can use in the same format down the line as you would with a grammar or multiplication table learned in elementary school. Critical thinking is an adaptive skillset that helps enable a way of thinking about whatever the issue/argument is to arrive at the best possible conclusion/solution. TASK: You must write an original post of at least 250 words showing your critical analysis of the problem or issue presented. This is free writing, but your writing must be professional, and you are still required to properly use and cite at least 2 external sources in APA format and style (the textbook may count as one external source). After all, you cannot truly think critically without understanding the issue, and you cannot understand the issue without first gathering (accurate) information about it. Additionally, you are required to respond to at least 1 other student’s “mini” by providing constructive feedback in a respectful and professional manner. Helpful Resources: APA formatting – for more information on how to use and properly cite in APA formatting, please use the following resources: APA: The BasicsLinks to an external site. – VIDEO Purdue University APA GuidelinesLinks to an external site. Why is it important to learn how to write in APA formatting? “ What is the Purpose of APA Formatting in College Writing?”Links to an external site. The Classroom – “Why Use APA Formatting in College Writing?”Links to an external site. Remember, this won’t be the last time you must write in APA formatting. This is just the best time to learn and ask questions so that you can succeed in your future courses and overall academic journey. ASSIGNMENT TOPIC: MINOR INFRACTIONS Mayor of Philadelphia Signs Bill Banning Police in the City from Stopping Drivers for Minor Infractions The facts: Philadelphia became the first major U.S. city to ban police officers from stopping drivers for minor infractions after Mayor Jim Kenney implemented the Driving Equality bill on Wednesday, November 3rd via executive order. The bill, which was authored by Council member Isaiah Thomas and passed by the city council on October 14th, reclassified motor vehicle code violations as “primary” and “secondary” violations. Primary violations allow police officers to pull people over in the name of public safety, whereas secondary violations do not meet the criteria for a lawful traffic stop. The bill is scheduled to take effect 120 days after it was signed by Kenney. What is considered a ‘secondary violation’ under the Driving Equality bill? Vehicle not registered within sixty days of the observed infraction Registration plate not clearly displayed, fastened, or visible S ingle brake light, headlight, running light, etc. not illuminated Minor obstructions Bumper issues Operation of vehicle without official certificate of inspection Unlawful operation without evidence of emission inspection THE QUESTION(S) YOU NEED TO ANSWER IN YOUR "MINI:" Explain the impact that this legislation, as well as similar measures in other jurisdictions, will have on communities of color. CRITERIA: Your assignment will be graded based on the following checklist: Organization – Did you write at least 250 words? Are your sentences in a logical and cohesive order? Topic – Does your “mini” answer the question above? Formatting – Did you access the resources provided above to familiarize yourself with APA style formatting? Is your writing in APA style formatting? Did you include properly formatted APA in-text citations? Did you include a works cited page or sources page in APA style formatting? Mechanics – Did you read your paper out loud to check for any grammatical errors? Did you write in complete sentences, punctuate correctly, and use a spell checker? Feedback – Did you respond to at least one other student and provide constructive feedback in a professional and respectful manner? I have provided an example from another class of what constructive feedback should look like: **If you have answered “yes” to all these questions, congratulations – you are ready to submit your critical thinking mini! Good luck!