Concepts of Criminal Law
The following assignment is worth a possible 100 points and MUST BE TURNED IN
TO TURNITIN.COM. Your final paper must be at least 1800 words in length,
excluding your Works Cited page, and include the following information:
1. Introduction
A. Identify/explain your topic. It is appropriate to include your approved thesis
statement. Example: How has California’s Stalking Law, Penal Code Section 646.9, been
applied since it was created in 1990?
B. Describe your reason for selecting your topic. (What aspects of the topic do you find
interesting: legal, historical, sociological, psychological, political, etc.) Also, identify where in
the text (page number) or in which class lecture your topic was discussed.
2. Facts This will be the bulk of your paper
A. History, laws, cases, policies, statistics, examples, etc. Note: As a law class, you
must necessarily focus on a legal analysis of your topic. As such: You must include at
least four actual cases where this law/legal issue been adjudicated.
B. Analyze the creation, application, and current status of your legal issue.
1.) From a historical legal perspective (when, why and how it was created), and
2.) From a contemporary legal perspective (how is your legal issue dealt with
today – how has it evolved from its inception).
3.) Describe and explain how your four cases demonstrate the laws’ various
application.
4.) Conclusion – your thoughts based upon your research.
3. Identify at least four sources (only one textbook) in proper Works
Cited format.
Your final paper will be graded on the depth and rigor of your research,
continuity of ideas, critical thinking, MLA format, and college-level writing.
Special Note: Your final paper must contain proper MLA citation and Works Cited. Any
final paper without MLA format will automatically fail. No exceptions. There are
numerous links on our Moodle page to assist students who need help with their writing or
MLA format. I am also willing to proof read reports up to four days before the due
date.
