Criminal Justice

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES

My topic: Police Responses to Individuals with Mental Illness

Do not write about terrorism or the military. If you are unsure if your topic is appropriate for this course, please ask the instructor. You will receive a failing grade if you turn in a assignment with a topic that is not appropriate.

DO NOT INCLUDE AN ABSTRACT PAGE

This assignment is to have an introduction, body and conclusion.

Must have at least three citations.

References and citations are to be in APA format. If you have questions concerning APA, please refer to the APA manual on the TU library home page or contact the instructor for assistance.

Assignment is to be 900 words long NOT including the cover page and reference page.

Proper grammar and spelling are required.

Paper must contain a reference list of sources used.

Students can select a topic of their choice. Besides using your textbook as a source, you must also use FOUR other additional outside sources for your assignment. For example, you may use the internet, academic journal databases, books, encyclopedias, videos, newspapers, etc.

Do not use Wikipedia..it is not a credible source.

Do not write in the first- or second-person perspective, write only in the third person.

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