Please read the instructions carefully and fulfill all the necessary requirements. this will be more like a personal sustainability technical writing. please do it as it is your personal project and pick one topic of your interest from the list provided in the document. you need to deliver each part individually and each part should be in separate page.
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[order_calculator]What do you think are the causes and ramifications of literacy? What might Malcolm X have to say about it?
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[order_calculator]CRIM 495 – Spring 2014
Guidelines for Individual Research Papers
Nature of the Research Paper
There is general agreement that when a crime is committed, justice should ensue. However,
there are different ideas about what justice means and how to bring it about. The purpose of this
assignment is to apply different models and meanings of justice to an actual criminal event,
analyzing how those models would be applied, what outcomes they might produce, the
advantages and limitations of each, and which you think is the best approach, and why.
You will do a case study of a real crime using document review data collection methods. You’ll
sign up to study one of the court cases listed on Blackboard. These files will be available in the
Clerk’s Office of the Prince William County or the Fairfax County Circuit Court. Instructions on
accessing and reviewing the file are provided separately.
Your paper will present an in-depth analysis of the crime/s and the circumstances, the offender/s
and his/her/their circumstances, and the victim/s and the impact of the crime/s on him/her/them,
and on the community. You will then apply each of the models of justice we discuss in this
course to the case: offender-focused justice (retributive/utilitarian), restorative justice, and
parallel justice. Your sources for information on these models of justice are the readings,
lectures, videos, etc. presented in the lecture part of this class. You will discuss how each model
could be applied to the case, what outcomes it could produce, and the advantages and
disadvantages of each approach to justice. You will then state which model you believe best
meets the goal of providing justice, and you will explain your reasoning.
This paper should NOT summarize the way the case was processed through the justice system.
The purpose of this paper is not to examine justice system processing of cases, but rather to use
the case as an example of how different approaches to justice can be applied and the strengths
and weaknesses of each. If your paper describes that first there was a hearing on this, then there
was a motion on that, then . . . blah blah blah . . . it will receive a failing grade.
If you are unclear on what the nature of this research and the written report should be, ask
questions and don’t stop asking until you’re sure you understand the answer.
This paper is assigned to students as individuals, meaning you must do the research, analysis and
writing on your own, with assistance as provided in the writing lab/recitation. You will develop
your paper through an iterative process of draft, review, revision, and resubmission, in the
writing lab/recitation. 2
Grading Criteria
These are the criteria on which your papers will be graded, listed in order of importance.
Assume a continuum from A to F for each criterion, with papers that are stronger on a criterion
getting a grade more toward the A to C end of the scale for that criterion (depending on how
strong), and papers that are weaker on a criterion getting a grade more toward the C to F end of
the scale for that criterion (depending on how weak). The overall grade for your paper will be a
weighted average of the grades on each of the grading criteria, with the more important criteria
playing a larger role in the overall grade. Use of the recitation part of this class and the writing
workbook will help you to produce a well-written paper. You can also find resources on
effective writing at writingcenter.gmu.edu, click on the “Resources” tab.
Coverage of Specified Points
Be sure to address the specific questions in the assignment instructions. If it’s not in the
instructions, I don’t want to read about it. The more relevant points you miss and/or the more
irrelevant discussion you include, the lower your grade.
Critical Thinking
The more clearly, logically, and strongly you make your points, using valid reasoning and
evidence, the higher your grade.
Structure and Organization
Use headings to organize your paper, and make sure the discussion flows smoothly from one
topic to another; don’t ping-pong back and forth among topics. Say what you need to say as
efficiently and concisely as possible, avoiding excess verbiage.
The sections of your paper should include:
Abstract
Introduction (topic and purpose of the paper)
Literature review (explanation of the different models of justice)
Methods (explaining the case study approach with data collection through document
reviews)
Findings/results (explaining the criminal case, how each model of justice would be
applied, and what outcomes it would and would not be likely to produce)
Discussion/conclusions (evaluating the advantages and drawbacks of each model of
justice for this case, and explaining your preferred model and your rationale for that
choice)
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Use and Citation of Sources
The content of your paper should show that you used the sources provided, and the sources
should be cited as needed and appropriately (when in doubt, cite!). You may also use additional
sources that you find on your own if you wish (this is not required), as long as they’re relevant
and credible. Be sure to use quotation marks to denote quoted material, and cite all sources
quoted and all sources you drew on to develop your ideas. Use quotations very, very
sparingly. The large majority of your discussion of resource material should be
paraphrased into your own words, so I know that you understand it. When I see extensive
use of quotations, I assume that you’re parroting what you heard, rather than actually explaining
it, because you didn’t understand it. That will not help your grade.
Failure to cite all sources you read and used, as well as citing sources you didn’t actually read
and use, are both plagiarism and will result in an F on the paper and a referral to the Office of
Academic Integrity.
You need to use APA citation formats for both in-text citations and the reference list at the end
of your paper. Your writing workbook provides information on both in-text citations and
reference lists for some of the types of sources you should use (such as journal articles and
books). Here are guidelines on how to cite other types of sources not covered in the workbook.
For PowerPoints, use this format for in-text citations (using PPT 2 as an example): PPT 2, 2013.
Use this format for giving the full citation in the reference list: PPT 2, “What is Justice?” CRIM
495, Spring 2014.
For videos and websites used in class, cite the information provided in the PPTs.
For the criminal case file, cite it in text as Commonwealth of Virginia v. full name of defendant.
After the first in-text citation, you can abbreviate it to Virginia v. last name of defendant. Cite it
in the reference list as Commonwealth of Virginia v. full name of defendant, CR number, year
the case was disposed.
For news articles, cite them as you would a research report, according to your writing workbook.
Composition
If your grammar, spelling, punctuation, and writing style are so poor as to cloud your meaning,
this will lower your grade. Elements of composition are not the most important criteria, but they
should not get in the way of communicating your ideas. I strongly recommend that you read
your paper out loud to yourself and correct any errors you hear; if it sounds bad in your ears, it
reads poorly on the page.
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Timeliness of Submission
All papers are due on hardcopy in class by the start of class time on the due date. If you
don’t turn it in by then, you can make a late submission by email, but there’s a 5-point-per-day
(with a day defined as a 24-hour period beginning at the start of the class on the due date)
penalty for late submissions, and no papers will be accepted more than 7 days late. If you submit
by email you must ALSO provide me with a hardcopy ASAP. I won’t grade your paper until I
receive it on paper.
If you don’t get your paper in by 7 days of the due date, you’ll get a zero for this part of your
course grade.
Format
Provide the name of the case you’ve analyzed and your name on a cover page. Please print it out
single-sided, numbering the pages and stapling them together. Use 1-inch margins all the way
around and no smaller than 12-point font (any font that’s easily readable). Use double spacing
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[order_calculator]You are required to write a letter of apology to Professor explaining your behavior related to the situation which prompted this outcome. The letter should reflect an understanding of the inappropriateness of your behavior and the impact it had on the letter’s recipient. Please note that the letter will be reviewed by me prior to being forwarded to the recipient. Your letter is not to be used to justify your behavior or to evaluate the actions of others. This assignment must be typed, double-spaced, and must be no less than 250 words in length. You are expected to use appropriate language, grammar, and spelling.
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[order_calculator]Present a positive argument for expanding, or even having, a township recreation and parks department. Pretend you have to defend this idea of a recreation & parks department in front of your municipality’s executive committee in town hall. Make believe that your township’s executive committee wants to cut the Recreation Program. Members of the Board are saying that since delinquency is high, and fires are being started by the delinquents, the youngsters are trashing the streets – what is needed are more police, fireman and sanitation workers.
Give at least six major points. Do not write about YMCA’s or Scouts, or Boys & Girls Clubs. Include at least three references, or sources of your findings. A substantial question to consider is how much should a township allot, or pay, for a recreation & parks program – in addition to providing facilities?
Be sure to include and expand on these ideas: (A) the Recreation Program’s Economic Contribution to the township (property values, employment, how it makes tax revenue, & makes money from visitor’s spending); (B) the Program’s Health-related benefits; (C) how the Program promotes the Cultural Arts; and how the township’s Recreation Program improves inter-group relations. What are three other major points to make (D, E, F)? Consider other municipal workers, sanitation, police, fire, and public works. Should the Recreation Department be eliminated?
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[order_calculator]state what is happening in the story: this is the topic/subject, the plot/narrative, the characters or speaker(s), or any other foundational material that set the premise for understanding the story. You do not have to exhaust all possibilities, but I should know in general what the poem is about from your first couple of sentences — this is NOT the strengths section yet.
-state the strengths of the story with DIRECT reference to parts of the poem, preferably direct quotation (make sure to be citing direct quotation or paraphrase) — now you can praise the poem.
-state the weaknesses of the story with DIRECT reference to parts of the poem (as above) — now you can say what’s not working well
-state suggestions for these weaknesses (or to further the strengths or any kind
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[order_calculator]Analyze the chosen document in the following way:
– what are the main points that the author makes in this document
– what assumptions or arguments does the document contain relating to gender and or sexuality
– how does this document relate to gender and indigenous histories
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[order_calculator]EVERY YEAR, CLOSE TO ONE-THIRD OF EIGHTEEN YEAR OLDS do not finish high school. The dropout rates for minority students, students from low-income families, and disabled students are even higher. This is not just a problem affecting certain individuals and schools; it is a community-wide problem that affects everyone. High school dropouts commit about 75 percent of crimes in the United States and are much more likely to be on public assistance than those who complete high school. The cost to the public for these crime and welfare benefits is close to $200 billion annually. Dropouts earn only about 60 percent of what high school graduates earn and only about 40 percent of the income of college degree holders – resulting in about $50 billon dollars in lost state and federal tax revenues each year. Dropouts are much more likely to have health problems than non-dropouts. A 1% increase in high school completion rate would save the United States $1.4 billion annually in health care costs.
Here’s the Discussion Question along with the Video:
Discussion Question: In your opinion is it the responsibility of the government at the state, federal and national levels or the parents to ensure that children in America receives a good quality education, so they can be productive, instead of counter-productive members of society? Or should the blame for this colossus failure be shared among the two groups? Why or Why Not?
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/dropout-nation/
Note: If the link does not launch right away, please copy the address into an internet browser window.
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[order_calculator]INSTRUCTIONS:
You will be required to write one “Term Paper” in the form of a Reaction Paper this semester. Reaction Papers are very similar to an argument Paper, but in addition to arguing for one position or another, you must “respond” to a statement on a particular issue and then argue that position effectively and supported by evidence while also acknowledging and discussing the opposing viewpoint. Please see the corresponding Grading Rubric and document including “how to” tips, along with a sample reaction paper for additional suggestions on how to write a strong paper. These are located for you on Canvas in the “Modules” section of the course site.
You may choose one of the following issues to respond to in your paper:
1. Correctional Education Programs are not an effective form of prisoner rehabilitation.
2. We should discontinue funding Sex Offender Treatment Programs.
3. The Privatization of Prisons is a good move for the American Correctional System.
4. The use of Inmate Re-Entry programs are an effective means of reducing recidivism.
5. As taxpaying citizens, we should not really concern ourselves with the issue of the Aging Prison Population.
FORMAT REQUIREMENTS OF THE PAPER:
• This paper should be a minimum of 5 pages and a maximum of 7 pages in length.
• You should also include a title page and reference page; these are not to be counted in the length requirement.
• The paper should be typed, double-spaced, and contain 1-inch margins on all sides. Use double spacing.
• You should use a minimum of two scholarly sources to support your reactions. You may utilize more, of course. You may also use your textbook; however, this does not count toward your minimum number of scholarly sources.
o If you have questions about what constitutes a “scholarly” source, please contact me in advance so that you do not lose points for inappropriate or unacceptable sources.
• Papers should be typed in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) or Rich Text Format (.rtf) format only.
Tips on What NOT to do:
• Do not wait too long to start writing. Remember that reading and understanding information about the issue is only the first steps toward putting the paper together.
• Do not write an autobiographical essay. Reaction/response papers are not about how you feel—even how you feel about the issue. They are not simply a venue for you to say whether you like or dislike the issue or topic at hand.
• Do not just summarize the issue. You are supposed to be reacting or responding to them, not simply regurgitating what the issue is about. If there is no analysis involved, then you have not responded; only regurgitated.
• If there are things about the issue you have chosen that you don’t understand, do not try to gloss over them. Try to find out more about what the issue involves. Google the issue; quickly skim other sources. Ask questions of your instructor. If you still cannot make sense of an argument or debate surrounding an issue, then it may be the case that the argument does not in fact make sense. If that’s indeed the case, point it out in your paper.
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[order_calculator]Topic: The Correlation between race and/or class to quality health care.
The paper must be 5 pages typed, not including cover and works cited pages. The paper must be in APA format without an abstract. The paper must be accompanied by 7 slides of Power Point presentation to discuss her/his findings shared the class.
Guidelines when reproducing Pictures, Images, Videos, Etc. in Final Projects
Students are expected to :
1. Comply with all guidelines outlined in the Student Handbook with regards to Academic Integrity.
2. Refrain from unauthorized use of print, images, videos, audio, etc. in submissions.
3. Limit reproduced text to 10% or 1000 words.
4. Limit music and lyrics to 10% or 30 seconds.
5. Limit illustrations or photos to 5 or less from one artist.
6. Limit music and lyrics to 10% or 30 seconds.
7. Limit film and video to 10% or 30 seconds.
8. Not exceed a Turnitin.com similarity index greater than 33%.
9. Limit submission to no more than 5 images from one source
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