For the research paper, you will select a specific issue in the adolescent development perspective (of your own choosing) and analyze it via the criminal justice system. It should be approximately between 10-15 pages ( I will stop reading after 15 pages) and cite (at least) 20 academic sources. The criminal justice issue you choose from might be a component of other projects you are doing in classes, current political/criminal issues, historical issues or a popular representation of law (such as a podcast or film discussion).
Thus, you should describe your topic fully and describe various approaches for studying it. In the end, make the case for the most useful framework to extend our understanding of your topic
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Grading Rubric Points
o Abstract & Introduction, Clearly states research question, case study, framework
Case Study Describes topic in context (historical, social, political, cultural), cites sources
Framework Describes approach, explains concepts clearly, cites key literature
o Application of Theory Clearly applies theory to topic, justifies application
o Overall quality of work 20 Is complete, well organized, clear and concise