CRIM2099, Semester 2 2020EssayDetailsLength: 2000 wordsOften the public forms erroneous opinions and views when it comes toissues of race, gender andcrime. Given such views can have serious consequences, your task is to write an argumentative, evidence-basedessay that clearly arguesthat ONEof these commonly held assumptions is INCORRECT:Myth One:Immigration Increases CrimeMyth Two:Not all Muslims are Terrorists but all Terrorists are MuslimsMyth Three: Domestic Violence Only Impacts Heterosexual/Gender Normative CouplesEssay Content: Your paper must be presented in essay form and therefore must include an introduction, body andconclusion. The body of your essay should cover three key components:
1.What is the myth? Where does it come from?
2.What are the potential consequences of perpetuating the myth?
3.What is the reality? What does the evidence say? You must draw on statistics and empirical evidence to support your claims. Your essay shouldbe a maximum of 2,000 words (+/-10%) anduse APA referencing and formatting(indented paragraphs, size 12 font, doubling spacing,etc). Your reference list is not included in theword count, but in-text references are includedin the word limit.Submission Requirements:You are required to submit an electronic copy of your assignmentvia the Turn It In link onBlackboard no lat.Assignments received after this timewill be deemed late and attract a penalty, unless an extension has been granted. Please read theECP for more details about late penalties and extensions.
