We have seen an exponential increase in the number of cybercrimes and litigations involving large organizations and individuals. Cybercrime remains the greatest threat to every company globally and one of the biggest problems with humankind. 

Cybercrime can have a great impact on the younger generation. Young adults use the internet more than any other age group, which is why they are the first victims of cybercrime. Many individuals from the younger generation have attempted suicide after falling victim to cybercrime.

You are required to complete an individual paper, which will focus on the "Cyber Crime: How it Impacts Young Adults" – Paper will make up 8 percent of your final grade. 

Due dates for the papers are provided in the Course Schedule section of this syllabus. 

General Project Guidelines 

Use a minimum of five sources for each assignment. You can use your textbook as a reference, but it will not count as one of your sources. Your sources should be reputable—do not rely on Websites not associated with professional organizations and institutions (blogs, etc.). Any items taken from the Web should be carefully evaluated to ensure that they are appropriate for a college-level assignment. You may want to consult the Collin College library's guide or Use Collin's Lexis Nexis database in your research if possible and cite the case, outcomes, etc. http://library.collin.edu/login?url=http://www.nexisuni.comLinks to an external site.

Another Resource:

https://sherloc.unodc.org/cld/en/st/home.htmlLinks to an external site.

If you have any questions regarding the validity of a source, don't hesitate to get in touch with me. 

Your papers should incorporate concepts discussed in our classroom and within the textbook, modules, and other reading materials. 

Formatting Guidelines for Papers 

Papers must contain at least five to six double-spaced pages in 12-point font with proper citations and a bibliography. Use the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition style guide for citations and references. The bibliography will not count toward the page total. Papers should contain the following sections: 

1. Cover page (does not count toward page total)—This includes the paper's title, your name, the class title, and the date of submission. 
2. Introduction—This is an introductory statement about your paper. What point are you making, or what are you hoping to discover? Provide the thesis or purpose of the paper here. 
3. Body—This is the main section of the paper. Make sure you thoroughly fulfill the requirements of the assignment. Do what you stated in the introduction and support your conclusions. 
4. Conclusion—This is the part of your paper where you give your final thoughts. Based on your analysis, what have you concluded about the points or questions raised in the introduction? 
5. Bibliography (does not count toward page total)—This contains your reference list, which must be formatted in APA 7th edition guidelines.