This project will give you an opportunity to analyze and write about a significant issue related to the transnational crime topic. You should have benefitted from the required readings, online discussions, postings, and reflect upon many of the issues discussed within the framework of the course from the many areas of transnational crime.
You are expected to produce a high-quality research paper of not less than twelve (12) pages nor more than fifteen (15) pages double spaced. APA guidelines must be followed, and your paper must have/use times new roman, 12 point font, 1 inch margins, double spaced, cover page, and reference page. The 12-15 pages do not include the cover page and references pages. Please include reference pages with all the sources cited correctly!!
Choose a policy issue or question which is directly related to transnational crime as the topic of the research paper. The issue or question must be one that is integral and salient to the transnational crime or criminal enterprise communities, and preferably one that is personally relevant to you and the position in which you serve, or one in which you are very interested.
The research/library paper should reflect high-quality research and reasoning in addressing each of the following components of the paper:
The situational, organizational, and environmental context of the issue or question.
The challenge(s) and/or problem(s) are inherently associated with the issue or question.
Your examination, evaluation, and analysis of the issue or question.
Leadership or management decisions and actions necessary by policymakers, government leaders, and/or military commanders to deal with the issue or question.
The research paper should balance comprehensiveness and conciseness since it is a maximum of 15 pages, not including the bibliography and appendices. There is no abstract required.
The research paper should include a bibliography referencing relevant scholarly literature. You will need a minimum of 8 references. Please remember that “Wikipedia” is not considered an acceptable reference or source for this course.