Deakin University Criminology Journal Article Summaries Report

This report presents summaries of two peer-reviewed journal articles in criminology, as per the assignment brief. The first article, by White (2017), investigates corruption in the context of natural resource exploitation, focusing on Queensland ports, mining sites, and the Tasmanian forestry sector. It employs a qualitative research approach, drawing on journals, published research, and stakeholder interviews, highlighting instances of corruption in various sectors. The second article, by Masters and Graycar (2015), examines media reporting on corruption using quantitative data collected from print media, interviews, and questionnaires. The study reveals that media coverage on corruption is limited. Both summaries include the background, methods, findings, and conclusions of each article, fulfilling the requirement to analyze research methods and arguments. This report aims to provide a concise yet comprehensive overview of the selected journal articles, contributing to the understanding of corruption and its portrayal in media.

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Journal 1
Background
The issue of corruption is a ‘thorn in the flesh’, not only in Australia but across the
world. In this article, White undertakes a research on corruption especially in the preservation
and exploitation of natural resources. The research focuses on how ports and mining sites in
Queensland have developed as well as the forestry sector in Tasmania.
Research method
A qualitative research approach is used by the author with most of the inflation being
retrieved from journals, published research as well as interviews with various stakeholders in
the government and private parastatals. By using case studies interlinked with concerns about
corruption in the nation, White (2017) highlights the major sources used in this article
Findings
The article highlights rampant cases of corruption in the forestry, mining, oil, and gas,
as well as the maritime sector. In general, natural resources and corruption have been
working hand in hand for many years especially in the forestry and wildlife sectors.
According to White (2017), instances of smuggling and poaching are well known to military
personnel and the general public yet little is done to avert this.
Conclusion

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In a nutshell, corruption is existent in the society and this vice has to be done away
with before it cripples the economy as well as the social status. With the implementation of
policies in place and punishing perpetrators of crime, this vice will be done away with
eventually.
Journal 2
Background
The manner in which media institutions report the issue of corruption determines how
the general public will be well versed with it. Media companies play a critical role in
informing is audience by uncovering how corruption is conducted and who participates in it.
Research method
Quantitative collection of data was used by Masters and Graycar. In addition,
information was analyzed from print media as well as getting information through interviews
and questionnaires. Data were analyzed with the help of spreadsheets
Findings
The researchers found that most of the press reports found in the regions of Victoria
did not reflect more on the issue of corruption. Reports that highlighted corruption amounted
to 16.5 percent. In addition, local and regional newspapers were found to have little
information about corruption too.
Conclusion
The need for putting out information about corruption is necessary, (Baker, 2012, 1).
It is essential that the public becomes aware of this vice and this can only be achieved

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through reports and print media. Corruption does not only apply to the political leaders but to
police officers, managers, and leaders in local communities.

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Journals used
White, R. (2017). Corruption and the securitization of nature. International Journal for
Crime, Justice and Social Democracy, 6(4), 55-70.
Masters, Adam, & Graycar, Adam. (2015). Media reporting of corruption: Policy
implications. Crime Law and Social Change 64 (2), 153-175.
References
Baker, R., & McKenzie, N. (2012, 4 April). Building watchdog shambles. The Age, p. 1.
Johnston, M. (2012). Building a social movement against corruption. Brown Journal of
World Affairs, 18(2), 57-74
Masters, Adam, & Graycar, Adam. (2015). Media reporting of corruption:
Policyimplications. Crime Law and Social Change 64 (2), 153-175.
White, R. (2017). Corruption and the securitization of nature. International Journal for
Crime, Justice and Social Democracy, 6(4), 55-70.