Which of the following best describes the "broken windows" theory?

a. children got lead poisoning from lead paint on old windows and doors
b. dolling out harsh consequences for minor offenses prevents more serious crimes
c. the legalization of abortion contributed to the decline of violent crime
d. violent offenders are like broken windows in that once they commit violent crimes, they cannot be
fixed and are too unsafe to be allowed in society


b

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What will be an ideal response?

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What is an advantage of using the IDEAS template during the planning and prewriting stage

of the writing process? a. It allows you to think of more information to put in your paper, so the process is faster. b. It helps you to focus on the essentials needed to successfully complete a writing assignment. c. If you use IDEAS, you can skip the prewriting part of the writing process. d. It can help you get all the work the writing process requires done in one sitting.

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How would you develop the body of your essay with sources?

a) with hard evidence from outside research b) with quotes from experts in the field c) with public opinion d) with your personal experience

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It is crucial that a reader be able to recognize the author’s point of view since

A) the author is the expert on the topic. B) information in texts is free from interpretation. C) point of view affects the presentation of facts and opinions.

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