This is a TWO PART question. Part One will be due in 3 days (6/26/17) and part two will be due in 7 days (7/03/17).

Please do not hesitate to ask me any questions.

PART ONE:

Final Paper Preparation

To prepare for your Final Paper (due in Week Five), complete the following assignment and submit it to your instructor for feedback. Your paper should include a problem statement, outline, and annotated bibliography.

Problem Statement: Describe the social problem selected for your paper.

Outline: Using the sample below as a guide, provide an outline for your Final Paper. Remember that papers are expected to define a significant problem faced by the justice system, describe the scope and consequences of the problem, and discuss society’s responses to the problem (including public policies and other less formal responses). Your paper should also present a clearly reasoned alternative, supported by scholarly research.

• Title
• Abstract
• What is the problem? Be sure to narrow your problem enough to allow a focused examination.
• What are the individual and social implications of this problem? Discussion of implications should be supported by accurate research data.
• What do the experts say about the problem?
• What have we, as a society, done about this problem? Consider public policies and other, less formal responses.
• How are public policies and other, less formal responses working?
• Describe an alternative solution to the problem.
• Discuss why the alternative is, or can be, an effective response to the problem. Remember to consider negative consequences of the alternative response.
• Conclude with your thoughts about your chosen social problem. This is a good place to include personal opinions, assuming you wish to share them in a research paper.
• References

In short, define a problem, discuss the response, and provide alternative responses to the problem. My problem is 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 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.

Annotated Bibliography: The purpose of creating a list of sources is to assist you in organizing and evaluating your research. The list should include the following information for each source (minimum of five):

• Name of the source, including the complete bibliographic citation in proper APA format.
• Summary of the source (at least one paragraph) including how this source will contribute to your paper.

The paper must be three to five pages in length and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least five scholarly resources other than the textbook to support your claims and sub-claims. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page.

PART TWO:

Final Paper

Select and then define a significant issue faced by the justice system, describe the scope and consequences of the issue, and discuss society’s 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:

• Title
• Abstract
• What is the problem? Be sure to narrow your problem enough to allow a focused examination.
• What are the individual and social implications of this problem? Discussion of implications should be supported by accurate research data.
• What do the experts say about the problem?
• What have we, as a society, done about this problem? Consider public policies and other, less formal responses.
• How are public policies and other, less formal responses working?
• Describe an alternative solution to the problem.
• Discuss why the alternative is, or can be, an effective response to the problem. Remember to consider negative consequences of the alternative response.
• Conclude with your thoughts about your chosen social problem. This is a good place to include personal opinions, assuming you wish to share them in a research paper.
• References

In short, define a problem, discuss the response, and provide alternative responses to the problem. My problem is 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, to support your claims and sub-claims. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page. 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 Paper
The Final Paper:

• Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style.
• Must include a title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
• Must use at least five scholarly resources.
• Must document all sources in APA style.
• Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style.