Assignment:
Review The Effects of Prison Visits From Family Members on Prisoners’ Well-Being, Prison Rule Breaking, and Recidivism:A Review of Research Since 1991 by Karen De Claire1 and Louise Dixon2
You must use APA rules of writing require Times New Roman size 12 font. Double space between all text lines. Assignment guide is double spaced and uses Times New Roman size 12 font. APA rules of writing require 2 (two) spaces between sentences. Do not create a title page. Use a header to identify the assignment and your name.
Start with a paragraph (thesis statement) stating the problem (a paragraph has at minimum 3 sentences (usually more BUT at least 3). This tells the reader you understand the topic and issue. Your AP should have several paragraphs. Indent the first line of every paragraph. Paragraphs provide structure and order to your essay. A paragraph is a collection of related sentences dealing with a single topic. The basic rule of thumb with paragraphing is to keep one idea to one paragraph. If you begin to transition into a new idea, it belongs in a new paragraph.
Refer to the supporting empirical research, and/or legal case or legislation that is consistent with your thesis statement and reinforces your position. The research facts establish your grasp of the problem and gives authority to your argument. To create a concise argument you must also be aware of the counter arguments and refute those arguments with your evidence that supports your position. Write in a technical form....no emotion, no fluff, no filler (BS)...this is not a paper of how you "feel"- it is a statement of fact that supports your argument. Focus on the logical arguments and stay on point throughout the paper.
The conclusion summarizes your argument based on your perception of the problem and states why your argument is important and should be influential. The conclusion does not introduce any new concepts that were not addressed in your essay. Address this question in your conclusion: Why was your analysis and argument of the topic important? Do not simply repeat things from your paper. Show how the points you made and the empirical research, legal cases and/or legislation you used fit together to create an interesting original essay that emphasizes your perspective on the topic.
The research you use for your argument must be empirical (scientific) and/or legal cases and legislation. Do not use debateapedia, wikipedia or any web site ending in pedia, definitions from dictionaries, webmed, an encyclopedia, Dr. OZ, Dr. Phil, blogs, Rush Limbaugh, Hannity, Oprah, Nancy Grace or any of the other broadcasters in popular or social media. If you cannot find a publication date and the name of the author it is unlikely to be an empirical research source. Do not cut and paste anything from any website. This assignment is for you to use critical thinking skills and to have a voice in presenting your unique perspective on a topic.
Argumentative paper (AP) guidelines:
1. No less than 2 pages and no more than 3 pages of support for your argument.
2. Times New Roman 12 pt. font, double spaced.
3. You must include a reference page. The reference page does not count as one of your 2-3 pages of your argument. All references cited in APA style.
4. Use research / legal cases / legislation to support your argument.
5. Relevant research is within a 5 year time frame....2012-2017
6. Use a header to identify the assignment - the header will automatically generate
• Organize and outline your outlook on a specific issue
• Present your unique perspective on the topic (this is NOT a group project - each of you have the capacity to think for yourself to create an original argument)
• Frame the discussion in the form of an argument in support of your position
• Demonstrate that you understand the primary issue
• Be aware of counter arguments and how they may undermine your position
• Be consistent in your argument (maintain focus of your perception of the problem under study)
• Focus on logical arguments and important evidence that supports your viewpoint