Criminal Justice - Police Corruption

Criminal Justice

POLICE CORRUPTION IS THE TITLE

Students may choose their own topic for the term paper, as long as it is a topic relating to LAW ENFORCEMENT and is discussed in depth within the textbook (while corrections and courts are briefly discussed in the book, they are not law enforcement). Do not write about terrorism or the military. If you are unsure if your topic is appropriate for this course, please ask the instructor. You will receive a failing grade if you turn in a paper with a topic that is not appropriate.

DO NOT INCLUDE AN ABSTRACT PAGE

This paper is to have an introduction, body and conclusion.

Must have at least three citations with the textbook being the source for at least one of them.

References and citations are to be in APA format. If you have questions concerning APA, please refer to the APA manual on the TU library home page or contact the instructor for assistance.

Paper is to be 900 words long not including the cover page and reference page.

Proper grammar and spelling are required.

Paper must contain a reference list of sources used.

Students must select a topic of their choice. Besides using your textbook as a source, you must also use four other additional outside sources for your paper. For example, you may use the internet, academic journal databases, books, encyclopedias, videos, newspapers, etc.

Papers must be submitted in Canvas; Instructor will not accept papers by email.

Do not use Wikipedia...it is not a credible source.

Do not write in the first- or second-person perspective, write only in the third person.

There will be no proof-reading on the instructor’s part. Also, what you turn in the first time will be the paper graded by the instructor. There will not be any re-submissions allowed for any reason. This includes turning in the wrong paper, a rough draft or an incomplete paper.

AI generated papers will receive a zero for a grade

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.