Overview
Research Paper
You will complete a Research Paper after compiling research on an organized crime group, an organized crime figure, or an organized crime control effort.
The Research Paper will have several smaller building assignments in Weeks 2, 4, and 5.
Your final Research Paper should be 6-10 pages (double-spaced) highlighting the research and findings of the research, as well as original insight and reflection. The paper should include an introduction, body, and conclusion and be organized into paragraphs with approximately eight sentences developing a single topic. Additionally, it will be supported by the inclusion of an Annotated Bibliography. The Annotated Bibliography should contain at least 6-8 references from books or peer-reviewed journal articles. College textbooks and pop websites such as Wikipedia are not appropriate sources. A grading rubric can be found below.
References and graphics/infographics do not count toward the page total. It must be completed in APA or MLA style and produced in Microsoft Word (.DOC/DOCX file format). Proper grammar, punctuation, correct spelling, and other aspects of correct composition should be maintained.