Short Paper: Emerging Technologies (follow checklist attachment)

Unit 8 [CJ499: Bachelors Capstone in Criminal Justice]

Unit 8: Short Paper: Emerging Technologies

With the advent of various technological advancements, law enforcement efforts in the investigation

and prosecution of crime have been met with positive results. However, with every advantage comes

a disadvantage. Criminals have also benefited from these technologies and use the same

advancements that law enforcement employs during the commission of their crimes, or as a tool for

their crimes (this is evidenced in computer-related offenses and the misuse of the Internet).

In a 3 – 4 page paper (excluding title and reference pages), address the following areas in full detail:

summarize the advantages of computers/software and the use of computer technology in

investigations, summarize the disadvantages to law enforcement with respect to the advancements of

computers, research a case where the computer was used to aid in the commission of a crime,

research a case where the use of the computer was beneficial to the prosecution in a criminal case,

and provide a final conclusion/paragraph that addresses your subjective opinion as to whether these

technologies, in an overall sense, are of benefit or a hindrance to law enforcement efforts.

Student Checklist: Unit 8 Short Paper

Criteria: Ask yourself the following questions. Not

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Purpose

Did you identify all of the following as it relates to emerging

technologies: 1. The advantages of computers/software in

investigations, 2. Any disadvantages computers/software have on

law enforcement, 3. How computers/software programs have

been used as tools for criminal enterprise, and 4. How

computers/software programs have been beneficial to the

prosecution in a criminal case?

Did you describe and provide examples of all of the following as

it relates to emerging technologies: 1. The advantages of

computers/software in investigations, 2. Any disadvantages

computers/software have on law enforcement, 3. How

computers/software programs have been used as tools for

criminal enterprise, and 4. How computers/software programs

have been beneficial to the prosecution in a criminal case?

Did you cite your sources?

Did you research a case as directed in the Assignment’s

instructions?

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Conclusion/Critique

Did you state the findings of the paper concisely?

Did you support or oppose your position with insightful analysis?

Did you answer all the questions in a substantive manner?

Content

Is your content accurate?

Is your content persuasive?

Is your content comprehensive enough to address the topic?

Format

Did you prepare your paper as a MS Word Document?

Did you name your file correctly?

Did you use APA format to cite your sources?

Did you check your document for spelling?

Did you check your paper for grammatical errors?

Is your paper the correct length?

You may consult the Library, the Internet, the textbook, other course material, and any other outside

resources in supporting your task, using proper citations in APA style.

Directions for Submitting Your Short Paper

Write your Short Paper in a Word document and save it with a name you will remember. Be sure to

include your name, class, and section number in your Paper. Submit your paper to the Dropbox by

the end of this unit in the basket titled: Unit 8: Assignment.