Option 1-Position Paper Students will complete a research paper analyzing a topi
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Option 1-Position Paper
Students will complete a research paper analyzing a topic discussed in our class, any topic we discussed or any topics you think should be expanded or added. This is a position-paper; you will be seeking to convince your reader whether or not the change(s)/solution(s) you recommend should be adopted by Law enforcement agencies/policymakers. You are to come to a conclusion and must be able to support your conclusion with scholarly (academic) research articles. Please apply our critical thinking concepts.
Suggested Format:
Introduction
Introduce the issue, you will discuss its relevance to the field of criminal justice. State clearly what your thesis is: for example- “Many police officers participate in acts of brutality as determined by…”; “Women in law enforcement receive preferential treatment…”. The community is equally responsible for good relations with Police because…
Establish the argument
Clearly compare and contrast the different perspectives on this issue- pro death penalty vs, anti –death penalty.
or details of this issue
Policy-making: theories and concepts
Explain your theory or concepts used to support your policy or “solution: to the issue, in-depth, noting its benefits and limitations. Assume that your reader has never heard of this theory or concept, be as thorough as possible. You must have at least 3 academic resources for this section.
Conclusion
Clearly state your findings and policies recommended and the relevance to your thesis, and to the Policing field in general.
Bibliography
Follow APA format
Your final paper should be 8-10 pages in length, NOT including the bibliography, coverpage, abstract, appendices, images or charts.
Your paper must list references from at least FOUR peer reviewed articles (academic journals) , MAY INCLUDE one book or other law enforcement/criminal justice sources. Do not use Wikipedia or similar open access sites. Required class materials do not count as a source, but as additional sources.
In text citations are a must! Students who do not use in-text citations are plagiarizing and will be at risk of receiving a 0 on their paper.
For guidelines for writing research using the APA format go to
http://www.lib.jjay.cuny.edu/research/apastyle1.pdf
The following formatting techniques are also required:
Spacing: Double spaced throughout; Paragraphs clearly indicated
Margins: 1” all around
Font: 12-point, Times New Roman
Title page: First and last name, title of the assignment, course name, number, instructor, course time and day, date of the assignment.
Page Header: At the top of every page include the title of your paper: i.e. Violent Criminals
Page Numbers: Upper Right corner.
Stapled: Always. Upper Left hand corner.
Grammar/Spelling: No errors. Use spell check. Proofread. Edit.
DOs
DO proofread your paper several times to insure that there are no spelling errors or typos.
DO use quotation marks for quotes and page numbers for references to other sources (along with the author, title, and year of the publication).
DO turn your paper in on time for full credit.
DON’Ts
DON’T use slang, expletives, or vulgar language unless it is within a citation
DON’T use report covers or folders. Stapled papers with cover pages are fine.
DON’T use colored ink or pictures unless it is relevant to the depiction.
GRADING
25% Argument and Research (thorough, complete, accurate, cited)
25% Theory (thorough, complete, accurate, cited)
25% Policy recommendation (thorough, complete, accurate, cited)
25% spelling, grammar, sentence structure, APA formatting, proper references, etc
Prepare for the unexpected. Back-up your documents; submit paper with plenty of time in case of computer/wifi issues.
