Criminal Justice 104 “Position Paper”

Description

this is copypasted from the assigment page, hopefully it has all you need

Instructions: The purpose of this project is to provide you with an opportunity to provide your opinion on a particular topic which interests you. Below you will find a list of possible topics, but the list is not all inclusive. Select one of these topics. Write one page single spaced or two pages double spaced to discuss your position in regard to the topic you selected.

GENERAL RULES:

• Type papers, one page single spaced or two pages double-spaced; use spell check.
• Cite sources of information in paper (give credit where credit is due if quoting); APA format is suggested; instructions for using can be found at http://sites.csn.edu/library/research/apaCite.html.
• Sources of information can be people, books, newspapers,
and websites – NO WIKIPEDIA PLEASE AS IT IS NOT ALWAYS RELIABLE.
• Use at least TWO sources and CITE your sources on a separate page (including websites and you textbook if used). IF YOU ARE TOTALLY STUCK, YOU MAY USE YOUR PROFESSOR AS A SOURCE, BUT YOU NEED TO CONTACT ME AND ASK FOR MY OPINION OR FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION FROM ME.
• Length of paper: at least one page single spaced or TWO pages double spaced for full credit. (Your works cited page and Title Page if you have one is not one of the two pages)

CONTENT: Knowledge of Subject, Thoroughness
FORMAT: Sources, Length, Spelling, Grammar

AVAILABLE TOPICS (SELECT ONE)

Are statistics an accurate measurement of crime? Why or why not?
Ferguson police shooting case – should officer have been prosecuted?
Jodi Arias investigation and trial – insane or not?
Should juveniles be treated like adults in court?
Should there be mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenders?
Are our country’s anti-terrorism efforts sufficient to protect us?
Is DNA evidence accurate?
Should parents who leave children in hot cars be arrested and prosecuted?
How can a city combat gang violence and other violent crime?