For the Week 2 Term Paper Outline Assignment, you must submit a response between 300 and 400 words, constituting 10% of your overall grade. This task is designed to enhance your preparation for the Week 6 Term Paper Assignment. This will be useful in evaluating your analytical and writing abilities and your ability to critically engage with criminal justice or homeland security topics. Your outline should include a topic overview, a compelling thesis statement, and a comprehensive problem statement pertinent to the course subject. Below is a simplified guide to structuring your assignment.

Instructions for Submission:

• Your assignment must be between 300 to 400 words.
• Ensure your response adheres to the outlined structure.
• Provide proper citations for any external sources used.

Topic Overview: Briefly state the topic and your analytical approach.

Thesis Statement: A thesis statement presents the primary argument or focal point of a research paper. It serves as a guiding beacon for the entire document, directing the trajectory of the argument and enlightening readers on the central theme or stance the author intends to uphold.

Problem Statement:

Identifying a Specific Problem: In criminal justice or homeland security, pinpoint a particular issue using the "who, what, when, where, how, and why."

• Who: Identify the parties affected, including responsible authorities and offenders.
• What: Describe the nature and extent of the problem.
• When: Clarify whether the issue persists continuously or is tied to specific events.
• Where: Specify the location(s) impacted by the problem.
• How: Analyze the current strategies employed by the CJ/HS system to address the issue.
• Why: Examine the underlying reasons behind the problem and its significance.

TOPIC: Use of Force and Racial Disparities in Policing

• Examine systemic inequalities in use-of-force incidents and their effects on public trust.

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