Research Paper Instructions -
Introduction to Criminal
Justice | CJUS 200
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RESEARCH PAPER INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the grading rubric for further details regarding the different elements of the Research
Paper.
Research Paper Topics - Choose one of the following topics for your research paper
assignment. Identify a specific problem and hypothesis related to the topic.
1. Examine the many stressors associated with law enforcement; discuss how stress can be
managed in light of a Christian worldview.
2. Analyze punishment based on "deterrence" from a biblical perspective.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the community policing philosophy.
4. Our judicial system is founded on an adversarial philosophy. Examine the pros and cons
of this system from a Christian worldview.
5. Discuss the complexities involved in the sentencing phase.
6. Analyze possible problems associated with reintegration after prisonization. (You can
also assess the effectiveness of prison ministries regarding reintegration.)
Timeline for Research Paper
Module/Week 1 Research Paper: Topic
Module/Week 2 Research Paper: Outline
Module/Week 3 Research Paper: Abstract
Module/Week 4 Research Paper: pp. 1–2
Module/Week 5 Research Paper: pp. 3–4
Module/Week 6 Research Paper: References
Module/Week 7 Research Paper Completion
Module/Week 8 Research Paper: Submission
You have been assigned a research paper that is to be 4 pages in length. You must use academic
writing , and your paper must make a point. For example, do not merely report what is. Take
what is, analyze it, interpret it in light of a personal Christian worldview, discuss optionsand
things you think should change, support your ideas, give alternatives to current practice and
support them, and integrate material from the readings or from lectures. If you are of a different
major taking this as an elective, integrate your field into this paper!
FORMAT: The paper must use APA formatting and be gender-neutral. It must use Times New
Roman in 12 pt. font, and margins must be 1" all around. The paper must be double-spaced
throughout. It must include a cover page with the paper title, student name, course name, and
instructor name. You must also include an Abstract and a References Page. These are not to be
counted in the number of pages. There must be page numbers in accordance with APA
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guidelines. Use a minimum of 5 sources, both online materials and journals from the field
(online or hardcopy).
Proper spelling, grammar, and sentence structure is expected. This is a college class, and
deductions will be made accordingly. In an age of computers that do much of the work for us,
spelling errors should be nonexistent. Have someone else proofread your paper before you turn it
in to ensure that what you are saying makes sense!
If you need help, refer to the library resources below.
How to Cite
Your Research
Online Writing Center
Note about Online Tutoring Service:
The OTS offers online students the opportunity to submit drafts for tutor review or request online
appointments for one-on-one tutoring. Addressing areas such as content, organization, grammar,
and documentation, their trained tutors will provide valuable feedback that will not only help
improve the quality of your submitted drafts but may also permanently improve your overall
writing skills. The following is a partial list of the Online Tutoring Service policies: • The service
gives you the option to submit a draft of any online writing assignment once for written feedback
from a tutor (one draft per assignment per student) OR the option to schedule a live online
appointment to discuss a draft of any online graduate writing assignment with a tutor. • Their
tutors are trained Liberty University online students with excellent writing skills and a desire to
help their peers. • The service is NOT a proofreading or editing service. After reading the
assignment description you provide, the tutor will point out errors and make suggestions for
improvement but will not fix the errors themselves or revise the draft for you.
For assistance with APA style, see the Library’s Guide to APA Style. NOTE: No one would ever
consider plagiarism, but it happens sometimes. You need to know that policies and procedures
exist to catch it. This course uses SafeAssign, which tells how much of your work came from an
Internet website. Instructors are also experienced in determining original work and work which is
not original. Please do your own work; this includes both writing papers and taking exams.
Research papers that fulfill a requirement in one course should not be submitted to another
course. In other words, the research paper you are writing for this course should be written
specifically for this course's research paper requirement. Again, please do your own work. You
will feel much better about your college education and yourself.
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