Crime and Criminal Justice- Vantage Learning Platform

Concepts and Controversies

FAVORITE SAGE VANTAGE FEATURES

• Pedagogical Scaffolding
  Builds on core concepts, moving students from basic understanding to mastery.

• Confidence Builder
  Offers frequent Knowledge Checks, applied-learning multimedia tools (including assignable video with assessment), and chapter tests with focused feedback to ensure students know key concepts.

• eReading Experience
  Makes it easy for students to learn by presenting content in easy-to-digest chunks accompanied by frequent Knowledge Checks. The eReader also features notetaking, highlighting, definition look-up, and other helpful reading tools.

• Assignments and Measurement Made Simple
  Feeds auto-graded assignments to your gradebook, with real-time insight into student and class performance. The highly visual reports show if your students are struggling and where they need the most help.

• LMS Integration
  Saves you time by giving you access to all course materials from one location. SAGE Vantage can integrate with your LMS providing Single Sign-On (SSO) and gradebook integration.

• Simple Course Setup and Management
  Enables you to set up your course in just 3 steps—so fast you can complete it in minutes! Additionally, instructor control over assignments, content selection, due dates, and grading supports the way you choose to teach.
  
  
• Quality Content
  Written by expert authors and teachers you trust, content is not sacrificed for technical features.

• Student Dashboard
  Offers a highly visual student dashboard for easy access to grades, so students know exactly where they stand in your course and where they might improve.

• Greater Value and Choice
  Affordable access to easy-to-use, quality learning tools students will appreciate.

• Greater Flexibility
  Easy to access across mobile, desktop, and tablet devices, SAGE Vantage enables students to engage with the material you choose, learn by applying knowledge, and soar with confidence by performing better in your course.

KEY FEATURES OF CRIME AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE, SECOND EDITION

• Current Controversy debates written by recognized experts in their field encourage student engagement and critical thinking skills as they explore the pros and cons of emerging issues in criminal justice.
• Careers in Criminal Justice boxes offer students information on a broad range of careers from Research Analyst to Drug and Alcohol Counselor to help them start planning ahead for a future career in criminal justice.
• Around the World boxes, followed by critical thinking questions that help students really apply the material, approach criminal justice from a real-world and international perspective using examples of criminal justice systems in countries outside the US.
• Opening vignettes hook students' attention from the start by providing interesting examples that provoke student thinking about how the chapter material relates to the real world.
• Unique chapters on Victims and Policy demonstrate how these often-overlooked topics impact the criminal justice system and broaden students’ understanding of the pivotal role of victims and policy.
• In-text learning tools, including learning objectives that guide students through the chapter, discussion questions and learning activities that further enhance application and recall, and recommended websites for further exploration, help students develop an in-depth understanding of the material.