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Step 1: Choose a Topic

Before embarking on comprehensive research and writing, obtaining instructor approval for your thesis statement is mandatory. This is done in the week one discussion forum area. (see below)

Hi, Class:  

---> In the week one discussion:

Please use the format below to submit your proposed thesis statement for instructor approval in the week one (1) discussion area. I suggest a topic that has a lot of scholarly peer-reviewed information located within the university's online library databases.

Use This Format: 

Your thesis statement for each proposed topic should identify a problem and a proposed solution. --> (in one clear sentence)

o    Proposed Topic #1:  Terrorism    

• ID Problem - combating terrorism is complex because not all law enforcement agencies share information   
• ID Solution - synergized focus between many agencies in a threefold approach of awareness, surveillance, and prevention  

NOW COMBINE THESE INTO ONE CLEAR SENTENCE

Example Thesis Statement:      

Combating terrorism will require a synergized focus between agencies in a threefold approach of awareness, surveillance, and prevention. < -- (in one clear sentence)

o    Proposed Topic #2:  Organized Crime

• ID Problem - organized criminals have access to illegal funds that support their crime efforts   
• ID Solution - shutting down financial avenues through broader banking oversight, legislation reform, and an increased use of informants 

NOW COMBINE THESE INTO ONE CLEAR SENTENCE

Example Thesis Statement:      

Reducing organized crime accessibility to illegal funds will take shutting down financial avenues through broader banking oversight, legislation reform, and an increased use of informants. < -- (in one clear sentence)

o    Proposed Topic #3:  Human Trafficking

• ID Problem - combating human trafficking is difficult because not all agencies share the right information
• ID Solution - multi-agency approach targeting organized crime within and outside the United States using surveillance, harsher punishments, and increased public awareness

NOW COMBINE THESE INTO ONE CLEAR SENTENCE

Example Thesis Statement:      

Combating human trafficking will require a multi-agency approach targeting organized crime within and outside the United States using surveillance, harsher punishments, and increased public awareness. < -- (in one clear sentence)

I recommend selecting a subject that is manageable within the scope of available resources. Conduct a preliminary review of pertinent databases in the university's online library and steer clear of overly technical, specialized, or excessively narrow topics that could impede access to suitable source materials.

Please remember: Your paper will need content supported by peer-reviewed scholarly articles and studies that you find in the University's Online Library databases. Databases such as ProQuest, SAGE, and Ebsco Host. ProQuest and SAGE are my favorites. Also, the peer-reviewed scholarly articles researched and cited in your paper must have been published within the past five (5) years. You will need approximately 15-20 "peer-reviewed" articles to support your thesis.  

Also, remember,  

• You may NOT use any material from books, i.e., textbooks, newspapers, blogs, vlogs, YouTube, TikTok, podcasts, or articles published on a [ .com, .net, or .org website ] like policeone.com, etc. You may also not use information obtained from news outlets such as CNN, FOX, NBC, CBS, ABC, etc.  

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