This document outlines an assignment for students to analyze two news articles or stories about crimes. For each article, students must describe the depicted crime, discuss how the criminal justice system is portrayed, explain how the article made them feel, and apply at least two psychological theories to explain the reported criminal behavior. Students will write a 2-3 page Word document applying APA citation standards and will be graded on their selection of articles, description of crimes and portrayals, analysis of reactions, application of theories, and writing mechanics.