tudents should format the paper according to APA style rules.  The paper should be double-spaced, using 12-point Times New Roman font.

The paper should be a minimum of 10 pages not including the title page and references.  The paper should not include an abstract.

Students should use a minimum of 5 outside resources in the paper, not including the course textbook – if it is used at all.

The topic of the paper can be chosen by the student.  Students should consider a topic discussed in the course that is of interest to them.  Then, do further research on the topic, expanding the topic information beyond what was discussed in the course.  Students are free to choose any topic related to the course material.

The paper should demonstrate critical thinking of how the topic is applied to policy in criminal justice.  Personal opinions should not be included.  Comments should be grounded in scientific research and literature on the topic.  The paper should include a comprehensive description and integration of one or more of the learning objectives in the course as it relates to the topic chosen.

examples to do the paper on

problem solving courts

criminal justice and social policies create barriers for effective prisoner reentry and rehabilitation?

juvenile justice policy punitive or rehabilitative