Instructions:
This project is due during Week 10. Late submissions will not be accepted. You will submit a .doc file or PDF for the paper and a .ppt or PDF for the presentation.
Your assignment here is to find a case involving a person who suffered an injustice within the US criminal justice system as the result of a flawed investigation. This injustice can amount to false arrest or conviction due to police misconduct, incompetence or error, witness misconduct, or due process violations. Your paper will be a written report of your findings, while the PowerPoint will be created as if you were going to present on that material to your colleagues. Information You Will Need to Cover
The details of the case.
What went wrong (or allegedly went wrong).
Was this injustice corrected or addressed? If so, how?
Any reforms or remedies that may have resulted from this case.
Paper Formatting Requirements: APA formatting (see the APA guide in the Start Here module).
Double spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman.
The report will be 3-5 pages in length, plus a title and reference page (5-7 pages total).
Reference page includes at least 3 sources.
PowerPoint Formatting Requirements:10 to 15 slides in length, plus title and reference slides(12-17 slides total)
Relevant images to enhance the information and retain audience interest.
APA-cited sources for the information and images on a Resources page.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact me.
If you would like extra help with writing, visit the APA formatting page in this course for guidelines and resources. You can also make a tutoring appointment with the UCC Success Center (Links to an external site.). PurposeThis project gives you the opportunity to take what you’ve learned in class and apply it to a real-world situation.
Requirements: 3-5 pages, 12-17 slides | .doc file
