Researching programs or models of policing or corrections

• Researching programs or models of policing or corrections

Students will submit a research paper exploring some facet of the criminal justice system in depth.

Examples include:

• Researching programs or models of policing or corrections
• Comparing U.S. crime strategies or issues with other nations
• Exploring new technological advances that have changed the justice system

The paper should consist of various sections, such as introduction, literature review, conclusion etc.  Use at least 8 sources and follow APA format for this paper.   Title page, Abstract, and Reference pages are required but are not included in the required pages count.

General Writing Guidelines:

Use APA format for all portions of the paper. This should include:

1. Cover page
2. The body of the paper should be organized as follows:

• Introduction
• Literature review – find and document at least 8 relevant articles related to your topic.
• Body
• Conclusion
• References
• The final paper should be 10 pages in length. This does not include the cover page, references and appendices.  It should be double spaced no more than 12 point font.