This is the information for all 4 assignments that I will be assigning to the same person : the bid for this assignment is for Assignment 1 Topic Selection and Proposal I will need to get the topic subject asap as to submit for approval.

RESEARCH PAPER INFORMATION
This Research Paper provides Criminal Justice Students an opportunity to research and apply what they have learned about a particular problem in the criminal justice system today. The overall goal of the Research Paper is for students to choose a topic of interest, analyze the topic/problem by reviewing credible and evidence-based scholarly resources relative to the problems and challenges that exist, and apply the theories, concepts, and principles covered in the course. It is recommended that students review all of the assignments, requirements, and grading rubrics so that they know exactly what is expected of them throughout the course and for the final Research Paper.

In order to successfully complete the Research Paper, three (3) formative assignments and a FINAL PAPER will be completed as deliverables throughout the length of the course:

• Assignment 1: Topic Selection and Proposal
• Assignment 2: Formal Outline
• Assignment 3: Annotated Bibliography
• Assignment 4: FINAL PAPER

All written assignments must follow these formatting requirements:
• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must conform to the APA formatting requirements. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. APA formatting applies to the cover page as well as the entire paper.
• Utilize credible and evidence-based sources such as journal and peer-reviewed articles.
• Display accurate spelling, punctuation, and grammar, and write in a clear and organized manner.

Assignment 1: Topic Selection and Proposal
Due end of Week 2

The topic for the Research Paper should be selected in Week 1 and delivered by the end of Week 2. Students should choose a topic/problem that interests them, one that they see as a problem or challenge in the criminal justice system today. See the topic selections suggested by the Professor in the course shell. You may pick one of the suggestions or another topic if you want. Remember, you are researching an issue/problem and ultimately coming up with some credible and legitimate solutions.

THE TOPIC MUST BE APPROVED BY THE PROFESSOR IN THE WEEK 2, DISCUSSION QUESTION 1 THREAD!
(Failure to get approval will result in the Professor not accepting your paper)

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
1. Identify your topic and explain why it is a problem or issue for the criminal justice system.
2. Provide some research and facts on the topic and put the issue in perspective as to costs and the number of stakeholders.
3. Analyze the topic and provide for some researched solutions and possible alternatives to handling the issue.
4. Identify the preliminary research done on the topic or problem and explain what your findings are to substantiate the problem.
5. Use at least three (3) scholarly sources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia, Ask.com, Answers.com, Freedictionary.com, and other Websites like these do not qualify as scholarly. A scholarly sources is a government website with factual information and statistics, peer review articles, law review articles, criminal justice authority agencies like the Department of Justice or state websites.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must conform to the APA formatting requirements.

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in crime and criminal behavior.
• Write clearly and concisely about crime and criminal behavior using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills using the following rubric.
Points: 150 Assignment 1: Topic Selection and Proposal
Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 60% F Meets Minimum Expectations
60-69% D
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1. Identify your topic and explain why it is a problem or issue for the criminal justice system. Weight 10%

Did not identify your topic and explain why it is a problem or issue for the criminal justice system.
Insufficiently identify your topic and explain why it is a problem or issue for the criminal justice system.
Partially identify your topic and explain why it is a problem or issue for the criminal justice system.
Satisfactorily identify your topic and explain why it is a problem or issue for the criminal justice system.
. Thoroughly identify your topic and explain why it is a problem or issue for the criminal justice system.

2. Provide some research and facts on the topic and put the issue in perspective as to costs and the number of stakeholders. Weight 20%
Did not submit or incompletely provided some research and facts on the topic and put the issue in perspective as to costs and the number of stakeholders.
Insufficiently provided some research and facts on the topic and put the issue in perspective as to costs and the number of stakeholders.
Partially provided some research and facts on the topic and put the issue in perspective as to costs and the number of stakeholders.
Satisfactorily provided some research and facts on the topic and put the issue in perspective as to costs and the number of stakeholders.
Thoroughly provided some research and facts on the topic and put the issue in perspective as to costs and the number of stakeholders.

3. Analyze the topic and provide for some researched solutions and possible alternatives to handling the issue. Weight 20%

Did not submit or incompletely Analyze the topic and provide for some researched solutions and possible alternatives to handling the issue. Insufficiently Analyze the topic and provide for some researched solutions and possible alternatives to handling the issue. Partially Analyze the topic and provide for some researched solutions and possible alternatives to handling the issue. Satisfactorily Analyze the topic and provide for some researched solutions and possible alternatives to handling the issue. Thoroughly Analyze the topic and provide for some researched solutions and possible alternatives to handling the issue.
4. Identify the preliminary research done on the topic or problem and explain what your findings are to substantiate the problem.
Weight: 25% Did not submit or incompletely Identify the preliminary research done on the topic or problem and explain what your findings are to substantiate the problem. Insufficiently Identify the preliminary research done on the topic or problem and explain what your findings are to substantiate the problem. Partially Identify the preliminary research done on the topic or problem and explain what your findings are to substantiate the problem. Satisfactorily Identify the preliminary research done on the topic or problem and explain what your findings are to substantiate the problem. Thoroughly Identify the preliminary research done on the topic or problem and explain what your findings are to substantiate the problem.
5. Conform to the APA formatting standards.
Weight: 5% Did not submit or incompletely conformed to the APA formatting standards. Insufficiently conformed to the APA formatting standards. Partially conformed to the APA formatting standards. Satisfactorily conformed to the APA formatting standards. Thoroughly conformed to the APA formatting standards.
6. 3 references
Weight: 10% No references provided Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices. Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices. Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices. Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.
7. Display accurate spelling, punctuation, and grammar and write in a clear and organized manner.
Weight: 10% More than 8 errors present 7-8 errors present 5-6 errors present 3-4 errors present 0-2 errors present

Assignment 2: Formal Outline Paper
Due end of Week 4

Remember – The topic for this Outline is the same for Assignment 1 and all the papers in this class

You may follow any type of format you choose when completing this Assignment. Anything that helps you to organize your thoughts is good. Remember, it must be substantive and in paragraph form and detailed. Also, the sources you use must be scholarly sources. Ie. Data from government websites, statistical information from credible, up to date sources, journal reviews, l