The topic for this term paper will be “Police and stress”
Below I have highlighted what is required for the term paper, please read carefully, thank you!
Paper Outline
(Use this as the template for your paper outline)
I. Title of the Paper:
II. Abstract :
III. Introduction:
IV. Main body :
Issues
A.
B.
C….
V. Discussion and Conclusion:
VI. References:
II. Abstract : .
A. Summarize in less than 5 sentences in ain a paragraph to include the major issues discussed in your paper. Do not discuss or elaborate in your paper. Just tell the readers the key issues in your paper.
B. Abstract should be single-spaced.
C. Please follow this format: This paper discusses … Issues such as _,_ and, _ will be discussed…
III. Introduction: state the issues and get readers interested.
Include the following issues:
A. How serious is the problem (Police and stress)?
Cite recent news, stories, statistics, facts…
B. Why needs attention?
C. What other issues will be discussed?
IV. Main body:
Elaborate and in-depth discussion on the main issues with **headings/subtitles.headings/subtitles. Describe and discuss the relevant issues and the challenges and concerns of your topic.
A___:
B___:
C___:
D___:
E. Programs and Policies:
Discuss how to deal with/manage/control the issues of the topic chosen. Cite 3 or more research & studies, and not your personal views or comments.
Principles:
1. Cite evidence (Studies, research, past and current programs/policies) and not personal comments/opinions. No “I” or “you”, & use 3rd person writing.
2. **Do not overuse/abuse-overuse/abuse direct quotations unless necessary. Instead, summarize or paraphrase the main ideas/concepts.
3. Need at least 4 referred journal articles. Non-acadmeic online sources are not acceptable.
V. Discussion and Conclusion:
A. Recap the major issues and arguments of the paper.
B. Provide personal opinions and views
VI References:
Give detail information on the sources you cited. *All in-text citations should be included here & vise versa. *Need at least 5 refereed journal articles with complete publisher’s information, including author (s), year, title, volume, issue and page number. E.g.
***Use articles from professional criminal justice journals.
For example. Police Quarterly, Justice Quarterly, CrimeFor example. Police Quarterly, Justice Quarterly, Crime
And Delinquency, and other academic journals.
Criteria
A. Follow the required formats and sections;
B. Cite the sources;
C. Give headings
D. Contents: Organization; logical arguments; creativity; and new information, balanced views
E. References; library research;
F. Pages: 7-10 pages in main content; No need for a cover page. Put the paper Title, Abstract, and Introduction on the same first page.
Rubric:
Relevance— Issues related to the administration or management of the criminal justice system.
Critical thinking — Thought-provoking & new perspective,
Organization —Follow a logical order and smooth transition
Current information —Current sources, arguments based on research, good examples, interesting.
Proper format & citation — Follow the required format, in-text citation, and references, APA style.
