Criminal Justice Interview and Interrogation Techniques

RESEARCH PAPER REQUIREMENTS

The Bachelor’s degree requires a research component for successful completion of the course. This research requirement is detailed in the syllabus and will be introduced in the first week. The research requirement will be submitted during our 13th session on 11/14/2019 and is a requirement for successful completion of the course.

Each student will prepare a research paper of not less than 10 pages (not including title page, table of contents, bibliography/reference list, etc.). The paper will be formulated around the subject of one of the below-listed topics.

RESEARCH PAPER FORMAT

Title Page

Table of Contents

Abstract

Introduction

Literature Review

Discussion of the topic’s use in today’s criminal justice system

Conclusion

Reference List

In formulating the analysis, the student will be required to do some outside research to support the history, importance, criticism, and analysis. It is expected that the reference section will contain no fewer than six (6) sources that must be utilized throughout the body of the paper (at least 6 in-text citations).

The sources must be obtained from scholarly sources such as textbooks, articles, books, etc. which may be obtained from the FGCU Library. General web-references, such as commercial sites and Wikipedia are not acceptable. If you question whether or not a source is considered scholarly feel free to email the professor.

Any paper which is not formatted correctly, referenced, or does not comply with APA guidelines will not be accepted by the professor. If one should delay his or her project, he or she might be tempted to copy and incorporate portions of Web pages or entire Web articles into the research project. Plagiarism, an unforgivable offense at Florida Gulf Coast University, is the use of another person’s WORDS or IDEAS (either spoken or written) without citing the source. Hence, digital copy and paste operations, as well as the inclusion of rephrased statements from the Internet, book, or journals without citing author or source are both examples of plagiarism. Any paper or presentation found to contain plagiarized information will result in an (F) for the assignment and possibly the course as well as other remedies listed under the academic honesty policy. Furthermore, each student’s research should represent his or her thoughts. Excessive paraphrasing and lengthy direct quotations, although appropriately cited, will result in a poor grade. The paper will be submitted through Turn it in, additionally, the paper will be processed using the Grammarly program. The due date is the due date, you have adequate time to write this paper, late papers will not be accepted, you will receive a zero for the assignment.

All submitted papers will be graded according to the following criteria:

Evidence of Independent Study and Documentation in Relation to Meeting the Stated Objective

This research will contain an extensive literature review. This evaluates the use of Library Resources and other sources. Application of theories, facts, principles and ideas of experts pertinent to the topic with a personal reaction to these are considered (e.g., agreement or disagreement, giving a sound reason for or against). Thoughts, ideas, and concepts, etc. must be well documented, using authorities in the topic and using original sources.

Analysis, Originality of Thought, and Creativity

This shows originality in use of own ideas, analysis, and in the application of facts, theories, and principles from the course discipline and other disciplines. This also develops and supports own ideas and displays independent thinking. There should be thorough consideration of pro and con sides with documentation.

Organization of Project Content/Material

The paper should be well arranged into appropriate categories and proceed logically (e.g., general to specific or specific to general, etc.) with a solid thesis statement, introduction, and similar conclusion.

Format, APA, Basic Mechanics, and Clarity

The paper should contain an excellent expression of ideas. Language must be grammatically correct and ideas very clearly expressed. There must be a consistent and appropriate use of APA format.