Reference no: EM132173583
The topic I chose was the of Mentally ill prevalence in prison and jails
Instructions and Technical Guidelines
Students are required to complete a 10-15 pages' research paper on a specific policy, problem, or practical application of a problem pertinent to criminal justice.
The instructor will assign topics to selected students which corresponds with their concentration, future or current career choice or research interest.
This paper must be very specific and focused on the assigned topic. The paper must conclude with a detailed discussion about what you think should be done to address or resolve the problem.
Format of Written Paper:
a. 10 typed double-spaced pages.
b. APA (American Psychological Association) style writing only.
c. Margins: Top & Bottom 1", Left & Right 1".
d. You must have a minimum of 5 sources, three from research journal articles and two articles from the INTERNET web sites.
e. This is a group paper and topics will be assigned in class and list on Blackboard.
Content of Written Paper:
a. Clear and concise statement of the problem/policy and discuss its importance.
b. Literature review to include past and present research relates to the problem.
c. You will utilize the Policy Process Assignment Paper, including the Criminal Justice Policy Development Process, to prepare you capstone paper.
d. Policy implications of the problem and its impact on society and citizens
e. What do you think should be done to resolve the problem or policy?