A clear, visually enticing introduction to criminal law Easy-to-read content tells an engaging story about the criminal justice system, motivating students to apply course content to current events and explore concepts further. Engaging infographics, flowcharts, pull-out statistics, and other visuals flow with the body of the text, provide context, and promote recall and understanding. REVISED - Learning objectives shape content organization for each chapter and inform a new objective-driven end-of-chapter layout. A chapter summary chart in each chapter displays key information with embedded review questions, offering a helpful study and review tool. Cases and current events EXPANDED - Hot-button issues in criminal law are covered through recent controversial cases on the police use of force, cybercrime, terrorism, and more. The cases were selected to engage students with relatable scenarios and spark lively class discussion. EXPANDED - Court Decision boxes explore instrumental court decisions in depth and are followed by case analysis questions. New and expanded Court Decisions cover topics such as the "Twinkie Defense," graffiti, and DUI and medical marijuana.
NEW - A Background section added to all existing Court Decisions boxes provides procedural history on the case excerpts. Author-drafted case briefs for Court Decisions also appear in the instructor''s manual, along with a one-page summary of key elements of the decisions. REVISED - Chapter-opening stories connect chapter material to current events. Several new stories cover topics such as political corruption, the role of California''s Pacific Gas & Electric in the state''s most deadly wildfire, and the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shootings. Critical-thinking features and learning tools Your Decision boxes in each chapter present hypothetical scenarios that put students in the position of judge, jury, prosecutor, or defense attorney, promoting classroom discussion. Sample answers appear in the instructor''s manual. UPDATED - The most cutting-edge research in the field appears in each chapter, including the latest statistics and the most current cases available at the time of publication. Critical-thinking boxes explore applications, conflicts, and ethical issues involving the most current media news.
Real case examples at the end of each chapter pose analytical discussion questions related to chapter content, promoting critical thinking and application of chapter concepts. Dynamic content brings concepts to life Videos and interactives integrated directly into the narrative get students learning actively, making it more likely that they''ll retain what they''ve read. AuthorExplanatory Videos of 2 to 3 minutes each are embedded into the narrative, offering a verbal explanation and examples for each topic and concept. Current Events Bulletin includes author-written articles updated each semester to connect core concepts with current events. Students can follow the trajectory of policing, courts, and corrections issues in the context of the criminal justice field. Embedded assessments afford students regular opportunities to check their understanding. The results enable instructors to gauge student comprehension and provide timely feedback to address learning gaps along the way. Writing assignments , such as journaling prompts, shared writing activities, and essays, enable educators tofoster and assess critical thinkingwithout significantly impacting their grading burden.
Video quizzes offer students opportunities to further their knowledge by applying concepts and testing their understanding. Instructors can share videos accompanied by time-stamped multiple-choice questions. Shared multimedia assignments make it easy for instructors and students to post and respond to videos and other media. Students can also record and upload their own presentations for grading, comments, or peer review. The Revel® mobile app lets students read and practice anywhere, anytime, on any device, online and off. It syncs work across all registered devices automatically, allowing learners to toggle between phone, tablet, and laptop as they move through their day. The audio playlist lets students listen and learn as they go. Actionable insights help improve results The educator dashboard offers an at-a-glance look at overall class performance.
It helps instructors identify and contact struggling and low-activity students, ensuring that the class stays on pace. The enhanced grades view provides detailed insights on student performance, from specific assignments to individual student scores. LMS integration provides institutions, instructors, and students easy access to their Revel courses via Blackboard Learn(tm), Canvas(tm), Brightspace by D2L(tm), and Moodle(tm). Single sign-on lets students access Revel on their first day.