For the final research paper, you will investigate and thoroughly research a criminal prevention, treatment, or punishment program, or a current crime policy. The history and results of the program or policy will be given. The criminological theories behind the program or policy must be discussed in detail. This is the main part of the report. The paper must include 5 or more peer reviewed references, not including the text. Acceptable sources could include the textbook, scholarly journals, and interviews of individuals currently employed or retired from the criminal justice system. General websites such as Google.com and Wikipedia.com are not acceptable. Citations must be in MLA or APA format. The body of the paper should be 6-8 pages double-spaced in a 12-point font. You are expected to write professionally with correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. All papers must be original work for this course. Papers are due by 11:59 pm CT on Sunday of Week 7.
| Theoretical Foundation | 2-3 pages that explain the history and results of the program being investigated. | |
| Discussion of Theories | Detailed discussion of criminological theories behind the program. | |
| Format and References | The body of the paper should be 6-8 pages double-spaced in a 12-point font. The paper also includes at least 5 valid references, not including the text. This includes in-text citations and a reference list. MLA or APA format is used. |
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