Write a paper discussing Are we born or made criminalsProblem Statement/Introduction: This component sets up your issue/topic/problem. For example begin by discussing the number of drug crimes prosecuted, how many people are sent to prison for drug crimes and how many are on probation or parole. Then write about existing drug programs. Use UCR, NIBRS, NCVS, Texas Justice Initiative to get your stats. Why is this topic is worth discussing/writing a paper about/why this issue is of such importance in the CJ system. (approximately 1 page)
Literature Review: Scholarly research on your topic/related issues. 7-10 sources (peer reviewed, book chapters, books). You must provide your references in APA full citation format and cite also in the text. You will need to provide your full reference list with this draft. (7-9 pages)
Policy/Program/Law: The first two sections of your paper set up the problem and provide an overview of the literature. You must be able to show your reader that you understand the issues/problems associated with your topic and that you have conducted a review of the literature to evaluate what has been written about this topic (or related topic)
Discuss one or two programs that currently exist. Then this section of the paper you will need to exercise your critical thinking skills by applying to your chosen component/population of the CJ system. Create your own policy, program, law and show how this proposal is supported by the research you completed. (2-3 pages)
Conclusion: This section of your paper needs to tie up what you have learned about your topic and your thoughts about your topic for the future. (approximately ½ to 1 page).
