Cause and Effects of Prison Overcrowding

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1. Follow Proper APA Format [10 Points]  (Reference, Title, Formatting Ex.)  2. Introduction [10 points] (about 1- 2 page in length) *Introduction that gives a general statement of what and why (may include scope of the problem, etc.) *A convincing argument/statement about why your research question is worth answering *Should conclude with a purpose statement (i.e., “The purpose of this paper is….”)       2.  Literature Review [with relevant subheadings] [20 points] (no more than 4 – 6 pages in length) *Use sub headings to organize the literature review as appropriate *You should identify the major themes in the existing literature and provide a summary of the main conclusions that are relevant to your research question *You provide adequate documentation and accurate citation       3.  Statement of precise research question(s) and hypotheses [5 points] (about a paragraph long) *A clear, focused statement (or restatement) of your precise research question(s) and research hypotheses 4. Reference Page (5 Points)  *Students need a minimum of 5 academic references for this assignment.  Academic references include: scholarly books, peer-reviewed journal articles, scholarly book chapters, and some appropriate statistical  reference materials (e.g., Uniform Crime Report stats on offending; NCVS estimates of victimization rates).   All materials should be cited using accurate APA style.