Essay

Unit 2 Assignment 3 [CJ340: Applied Criminal Justice Ethics]

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Essay Use the concepts in your learning from the class to describe current theories related to ethics within the field of criminal justice. Your paper should address the following:

1. Explain in detail the "slippery slope" and its relationship to gratuities, using examples. 2. Explain each of the following theories regarding public corruption

 Society-at-Large Hypothesis  Structural or Affiliation Hypothesis  Rotten Apple Hypothesis

3. Provide examples of each theory.

Use at least two credible outside research sources, including academic journals, to support your view. The paper should be 3–5 pages, excluding cover page and references page. Click the Directions icon below for additional criteria to follow for a successful paper.

Directions

In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the Assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:

• Include a cover page and references page in 10–12-point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable)

• Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained • Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar,

punctuation, etc.)

• Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful • Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics • Appropriate citation style should be followed

You should also make sure to:

• Include a title page with full name, class name, section number, and date • Include an introductory and concluding paragraph and demonstrate college-level communication through

the composition of original materials in Standard American English • Use examples to support your discussion • Cite all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cited within the body of your

paper using APA format

Compose your paper in Word and save your document in the following format: Last name First name Assignment. (Example: SmithJohn Unit 2 Assignment 3). Submit your Assignment by selecting the “Unit 2: Assignment 3” Dropbox by the end of Unit 2.

Unit 2 Assignment 3 [CJ340: Applied Criminal Justice Ethics]

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Unit 2 Assignment 3 Checklist

Criteria: Ask yourself the following questions. Not Yet Yes

Purpose for Writing

Did you identify and explain both the "Slippery Slope" and the three theories of public corruption in detail as well as providing multiple examples for each of them?

Research

Is your research current?

Did you use at least two credible sources?

Did you answer all the questions in a substantive manner?

Content

Is your content accurate?

Is your content comprehensive enough to address the topic?

Format

Did you save your paper as a 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?