Course Research Paper: Investigating Community-Based Policing
For this paper, you need to research Community-Based Policing. Then, write a paper according to the guidelines below that addresses the following:
Before beginning this assignment, save a copy of the sample research paper in the module overview. Your paper must follow the format in the sample paper.
Assignment Criteria: Points to Address in your Paper:
History of Community Policing
Pros and cons of Community Policing
Based on your research, argue whether Community Policing is OR is not an effective policing strategy in today’s environment
Final Paper Guidelines:
Write a 4-5 page research paper, APA format, that addresses the criteria above
Minimum of FIVE scholarly and/or government sources outside of your textbook (you may also reference your text, but it does not count towards your FIVE sources)
Critical Analysis: In your paper, you must critically analyze your research. Do not overly use direct quotes; instead, summarize your research and cite your source, interpret the findings, and present logical arguments in support of your thesis.
DO NOT USE THE FIRST PERSON (NO “I”)
Your title page, abstract, and reference page DO NOT count as part of the page requirement
Use subheadings to divide the sections of your paper
Review the research paper grading rubric
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JUS 110 Final Research Paper Checklist.pdf
Title page
Abstract
Introduction that ends with a clearly defined thesis statement
Thesis statement addresses the assignment guidelines
Body of your paper addresses the assignment guidelines and does not include irrelevant information
Conclusion
Paper uses subheadings to divide the main sections
Paper does not include any unsupported opinions
All arguments/comments are supported by scholarly/approved sources AND cited in-text and in the reference page
Reference page
Research that is summarized includes in-text citations
Research that is quoted includes in-text citations
All work is formatted according to the APA format
Paper is written in the 3rd person
Entire paper is double-spaced, written in 12-point, Times New Roman font, left justified, and is formatted with 1” margins
