Final Paper
Select and then define a significant issue faced by the justice system describe the scope and consequences of the issue and discuss societys responses to the issue (including public policies and other less formal responses). Papers should also present a clearly reasoned alternative supported by scholarly research.
While the following example can be modified to suit your needs this outline is likely to result in a high-quality Final Paper:
In short define a problem discuss the response and provide alternative responses to the problem. For example your problem could be drug use/abuse with a focus on prescription drug abuse among teenagers. Your description of the problems should be fact based relying on expert opinion. Your alternative response can be an adjustment of current policy or a new direction. For example you may propose longer prison sentences or legalization of all drugs. Be creative although suggestions must be supported by scholarly research.
The paper must be eight to ten pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least five scholarly resources at least three of which can be found in the Ashford Online Library to support your claims and sub-claims. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials visit the Ashford Writing Center within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar in your online course. Please visit the Academic Research section on your course homepage (accessible through the Student Responsibilities and Policies tab on the left navigation toolbar) to review what types of materials are not acceptable for academic university-level research.
Writing the Final PaperThe Final Paper:
Violence against women