The purpose of the research paper is to fully describe and analyze a topic, case study, or aspect of advanced deviant/criminal behavior within the field of Criminal Justice.
The topic of the research paper is Crime in Schools and Colleges (examples- assault, shootings, sexual assault)
Support the value of your research you have done.
Consider: What have other researchers said about this topic, crisis, etc.?
Recommendations
It is important for you to use various sources including but not limited to:
Journal articles, E-journals & websites [Please limit to 3 sources]
Annotated bibliographies, Books, Published statistics, Primary sources
Newspaper articles
FORMAT:
All papers should be a designated length – 4-6 pages
Use anywhere from 6 – 8 sources, Use only 3 Internet sources from relevant sites
Have a least 1 journal articles from a peer review source
Double space paper, Use 12 font, 1-inch margins all-around
Please number pages & make sure your name is on your cover sheet/title page
Use one staple at the upper left hand corner of the paper
Regarding research & bibliographic style:
APA, MLA, MPA will be accepted – APA preferred!
No footnotes or endnotes
Your paper should be 1/3 direct quotes for literature review section; the rest needs to be in your own words, both paraphrasing, condensing, what you have learned elsewhere, your own interpretations of what you have read, and your own original thoughts.
Please include a bibliography of references you have used.