Overview

The assignments in this course are built upon one another. These assignments are to reflect the path one takes in the dissertation process. This Research Paper: Part 1 – Topic Selection with Research Questions Assignment and the ones that follow are to be of the same topic and to build completing the final paper. Select a topic that you are interested in exploring this term. Pick Research Questions and include a Bibliography to support the proposed Research Paper and Literature Review in the future Modules.

Instructions

During this course, you will compose an original 10–12-page Research Paper: Part 3 – Literature Review Assignment on a current topic or trend in criminal justice (see the instructions for the Research Paper: Part 3 – Literature Review Assignment). In preparation for the Research Paper: Part 3 – Literature Review Assignment, you will submit your topic for approval, along with a preliminary bibliography. The preliminary bibliography must cite at least 6 scholarly resources that are significant to the topic (current, relevant, credible, and each carries its weight), with a clear and meaningful connection between all the resources. Identify a research question for your topic. You must properly follow the current APA style. The items to include are outlined as follows:

· Length of assignment: 2-5 pages

· Information that is excluded from this length (e.g. title page, abstract, reference section, etc.)

· Format of assignment: APA

· Number of citations: Minimum of two (2)

· Acceptable sources: scholarly articles published within the last five years, textbook and The Bible

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

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