Introduction to american criminal justice write one to two


The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with the opportunity to select a topic in the particular area in which you have an occupational or research interest, and to complete a literature review of the topic, using a minimum of ten scholarly references. This will allow you to demonstrate mastery of the program outcomes for the criminal justice program at Argosy University.

You may want to review the following documents:

A sample literature review
A document illustrating how to set up your word processor for APA style
A "Guide for Writing a Literature Review"
A PowerPoint tips document

For additional resources, conduct an Internet search using these keywords: writing a literature review.

Topic Proposal

The topic must address one of the core areas students have studied in the Criminal Justice Program. Below is a list of core areas and important topics related each area. Students must select a topic related to the following general areas:

  • Introduction to American Criminal Justice
  • Theories of Crime, Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure, The Evolution of the Prison System, Inmate Rights
  • Corrections
  • The Purpose of Punishment, Punishment Approaches, Sentencing Guidelines, Parole Administration and Services, Prison Privatization
  • Criminal Law
  • Fifth and Sixth Amendment Right to Counsel, Rights of the Accused, Public Decency and Morals, Victims' Rights
  • Criminal Courts
  • Changing Laws and Their Impact on Society, Technology in the Courtroom, Issues Related to the Death Penalty, Incarceration and Juvenile Justice
  • Police Organizational Structure and Operations
  • Border Patrol and Illegal Immigration, Technology and Policing ("the CSI Effect"), Recruitment: Federal, State, and Local, Police Professionalism, Rights of Citizens During an Investigation, Law Enforcement and Combating Terrorism
  • Introduction to Security Management
  • Potential Threats and Vulnerabilities, Identifying Critical Assets and Reducing Risks, Technological Advances in Security, Private Sector Security, USA PATRIOT Act

Write one to two paragraphs (a) selecting the general area of focus (see above list), (b) summarizing the problem area (be specific in defining the problem), (c) describing what you already know about the topic, and (d) why you have chosen this topic for a literature review. The topic should apply criminal justice research to an individual, organizational, or social problem. Include a working title and the objective of the paper.

Request for Solution File

Ask an Expert for Answer!!
Business Law and Ethics: Introduction to american criminal justice write one to two
Reference No:- TGS01040500

Expected delivery within 24 Hours