Assignment:
Research Paper
Create a 3000-word minimum research paper.
Option 1 Students currently working in the corrections field can develop a new program for their agency based upon current validated research. The program must involve an evidence-based practice. Students will provide an overview of the evidence-based program, benefits for the agency, costs, manpower resources needed, anticipated obstacles, and implementation plan. The plan should be sufficient enough to allow presentation to agency heads. Students must receive professor permission for this option prior to starting.
Resource
Bogue, B. (2004). Implementing evidence-based practice in community corrections: The principles of effective intervention.
Option 2 Students not working in the corrections field can identify one evidence-based practice found in the literature and develop a 3000-word minimum paper on the practice. In the paper, students will locate and explore the existing research on the practice that validates and confirms it value and effectiveness. You should include any research against the practice. The student must also contact their local community corrections office to determine if they have implemented any evidence-based practices. The student should incorporate local evidence-based practice efforts into their paper
Research paper requirements for options 1 and 2:
• APA style of writing
• Title page
• Abstract
• Table of contents
• End notes or foot notes if applicable
• A minimum of 3000-words not including title page, table of contents, endnote page, and references
• Typed, double spaced, normal 1" margins
• Type size 12, type style: New Times Roman or Arial font