Term Paper Instructions: Introduction To Criminal Justice:
CCJ1020 Introduction to Criminal Justice
The course Term Paper will be written in APA (7th edition) Format. This format will consist of the following:
Cover Page
Abstract Page
The Body of the Paper (Content of the Page)
The Reference Page.
The paper must have a MINIMUM of 5 pages of content. NOT to exceed 8 pages of content. The 3 to 5 pages DO NOT include the Cover Page, Abstract Page and Reference Page. The paper will be written in 12 point Font with one inch (1) margins, doubled spaced, Times Roman Script with the pages numbered. The last page of the paper MUST be at LEAST three quarters (3/4) filled with content. (One or two sentences at the top of the page WILL NOT meet this requirement.) No design or graphics on the Cover page. No Pictures, Graphs, Charts or Power Points will be included in the body of the paper. The paper will have NO MORE than three (3) quoted or paraphrased passages/sections in the content/body portion of the paper. All specific information mentioned in the paper MUST be referenced using in-text citations (APA 7th edition format).
(Graphs, charts, pictures and articles and stories: These items can be attached as addendums to the end of the paper)
The paper MUST have 5 scholarly research reference sources. (Wikipedia and ask.com are NOT scholarly research sources. The references MUST be titled and cited using APA (7th edition) protocol.
Grading Criteria:
sure to adhere to the following:
Formatting: Abstract, APA 7th edition, length and following directions
Spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure
References APA and Sources
Quality of Content
Research Paper Rubric:
You will fully discuss and evaluate the question assigned to you, and you will explain the main points, key concepts, and included assumptions/conclusions based on cited references. 100 points.
Paper is a minimum of 3 pages, not including the Cover Page, Abstract, or Reference Page. 20 points (20-point deduction for each page under minimum page length requirement or required pages not included)
Justify or support thoughts and responses by using appropriate cited references. A preferred source for obtaining your references is the SPC Online Library resource databases that include professional journals, trade magazines, newspaper articles, textbooks, and other academic references, interviews. The paper is required to include at least five APA cited references. 30 points
Use APA 7th edition format consistently and accurately. Use and apply proper in-text citations when paraphrasing or quoting a source and proper listing of references. The paper must meet spelling and proper English grammar requirements and meet required length. The paper MUST be structurally correct. No Run-On, Incomplete Sentences. 30 points.
The paper must be submitted on time and in the correct assignment drop box as a single complete, properly formatted submission. 20 points
Total Points: 200
Follow APA (7th edition) format
An APA Tutorial has been included in the Course Resources. Additional tutorial information with examples can be found in Library Resources at the St. Petersburg College/M.M. Bennett Library Resources cite.) The APA format required for this assignment is explained in the Supplemental Textbook; College of Public Safety Handbook. Copies of this book are located at SPC Campus Libraries on Reserve. You can also reference Purdue Owl online for information about APA 7th edition Term Papers.
If you have questions, concerns or issues, please do not wait until the assignment is due to have your issues addressed. Ask your questions early. Get ahead of the curve.
Papers are due or will be presented in class during the Week/Module 6 of your course. Plan accordingly.
Paper topics are assigned by the First Letter of the Last Name of students.
Question assignments:
ABC- Question 1
CCJ1020 Course Term Paper Topics
Discuss the historical to the creation of law of laws in the United States and how English Common Law influenced the formulation of those laws. Provide examples of that illustrated this influence.
Example how the impact of political, economic, cultural and social effects on the development of the United States Constitutional Law System.
Explain what are ‘elements’ of a crime. Provide detail as to how elements are used to establish if a crime has occurred.
Summarize the major theoretical factors assumed to cause crime. Discuss how these crime factors impact persons and property in the United States.
Define and explain the duties and responsibilities of the law enforcement officers at local, state and federal agencies. Describe the roles of personnel that work for those agencies.
Explain problems and issues that prevent the United States criminal justice system from working efficiently and effectively. Provides detailed examples that illustrate the ineffectiveness.
Identify several community relations and crime prevention programs utilized in the United States. Explain how these programs are initiated and maintained.
Discuss how ethical issues have impacted the issue cultural diversity in the United States criminal justice system. Explain how communication can help to alleviate these various issues.
Due Date: Sunday, Close of Module 6 by 11:59pm. Submitted to the designated drop box.
