The paper is to
be at least 8 pages long and a minimum of 4000 words. You must have a
bibliography. Abstract and title page are not required, nor do they count towards
the page count. The bibliography also does not count towards the page and word
count. The papers topic must deal with a particular area of Criminal Justice Systems.
These sources must be from a real book or journal. Internet
versions of journals and books are fine. Sources from the Internet like Wikipedia
and similar sites do not count as a source, nor does the course textbook! If you
fail to have the minimum number of sources, or pages you will be SERIOUSLY
downgraded. Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation are expected as these
play a significant part in your grade. You must reference all of your sources. If you
fail to do so and simply copy someone elses work
including using an old term
paper of yours, it is considered a violation of ethics. (See below discussion on
plagiarism) Failure to turn in any required assignments or poor attendance
will also result in you not receiving bonus points if offered