Organized Crime and Victim/Witness Protection
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research_paper.docxResearch Paper: A major component of this class is a minimum 25000-word (10-11pitch) term APA research paper excluding the wording in the Cover page, Abstract page, and Reference page. It represents a substantial effort on your part to research and write an in-depth paper.No more than 25 % of the written assignment in this course may be attributed to referenced sources. Your paper must be 75% original thought. Again, your cited work and quotations must not exceed 25%. You must use and cite a minimum of five primary sources with no more than two being internet sources in the text and on the Reference page. Dictionaries and encyclopedias are not appropriate or considered adequate as referenced sources. Turnitin.com reports provide the instructor with the word count in addition to the percentage of wording attributable to other sources. Do not cut and paste from other sources. Your failure to cite sources by using in-text citations and failure to use APA quotation formatting where necessary will result in referrals as potential Academic Code Violations. Whole or partial papers may not be submitted from previous courses or classes to fulfill this course requirement and will be referred as a potential Academic Code Violation.
You must select a research topic from the following listing while also demonstrating an understanding of the SLU core value of Community in addressing Organized Crime in your paper:
Covert Strategies Commonly Used in Organized Crime Investigations
U.S. Narcotics Interdiction Initiatives
The Work of Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF)
Use of Intelligence Analysis and Collaborations in Organized Crime Investigations
The Use of Forensic Accounting in Organized Crime Investigations: With Case Studies
The Practical Application of Racketeering Statutes in Addressing Organized Criminal Enterprises
International Partnerships: Use in Addressing International Organized Crime
Links Between Terrorism and Forms of Transnational Organized Crime
Fusion Centers and Organized Crime
Law Enforcement Strategies Used to Address Human Trafficking
Law Enforcement Strategies to Address Arms Trafficking
Law Enforcement Strategies to Address the Commercial Sex Industry
The Impact of Organized Crime on Law Enforcement Corruption
Organized Crime and Victim/Witness Protection
Countering Organized Crime Money Laundering Strategies
Grading (Be sure to review the Grading Rubrics below)
Mid-Term Exam 33
Final Exam 33
Research Paper 33
Total 100
Grading Scale
A 94% to 100% 400-376 C 74% to 76% 307-296
A- 90% to 93% 375-360 C- 70% to 73% 295-280
B+ 87% to 89% 359-348 D+ 67% to 69% 279-268
B 84% to 86% 347-336 D 60% to 66% 267-240
80% to 83% 335-320 F Below 60% 240
C+ 77% to 79% 319-308 FA Failure Absences
I Incomplete
Grading Rubric:Following is the grading rubric to be used in evaluating the research paper.
Rating:
Exceptional corresponds to an A (93-100%). Performance is outstanding; significantly above the usual expectations.
Proficient corresponds to a grade of B to A- (83-92%). Skills and standards are at the level of expectation.
Basic corresponds to a C to B- (73-80%). Skills and standards are acceptable but improvements are needed to meet expectations well.
Novice corresponds to a D (65 - 72%). Performance is weak; the skills or standards are not sufficiently demonstrated at this time.
0 This criterion is missing or not in evidence.
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The paper extensively develops the topical issue and clearly demonstrates an understanding of the Saint Leo University Core Value of Community as it relates to addressing Organized Crime.
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Show depth and understanding of the subject, with appropriate issue analysis |
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Clearly identifies focus and critically analyzes and discusses the topic |
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Meets acceptable college level standards with respect to form, substance, grammar and spelling, and APA style and format, i.e., separate cover/title page, separate Abstract page, in-text citations, headings and sub-headings, separate References page; all with an appropriate running head and properly placed page numbers |
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Perspectives presented in a clear concise manner |
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