Instruction
This is writing Assignments, You have to choose a Criminal Justice Agency (e.g. Police Department, Sheriffs Department or Federal law enforcement agency.) and incorporate two theories or two topics covered from this course that applies to that criminal justice organization. The body of the paper will be between 3-4 pages in length and should have between 3- 5 sources. This does not include the cover page, table of contents or Reference page. You must properly cite quotes you use from your sources using APA style. At least one of your sources will be from the text we are using. Legitimate sources would be text books, scholarly reviewed journal articles, or official governmental webpages.
DO NOT USE Wikipedia or other such illegitimate sites as a reference.
For formatting requirements see the sample paper on the blackboard. It is very important that your paper contains a cover sheet, Table of Contents, Body of paper and References. You will double space and use a 12 point font such as Arial, Verdana, or Courier. Your paper will be in APA style. Your paper will be uploaded to the appropriate folder on blackboard.
Courses Topics: "Pick up two topics"
Policing Today
Intelligence, Terrorism and Homeland Security
Politics and Police Administration
Organizational Theory
Organizational Design
Leadership
Planning & Decision Making
Human Resource Management
Organizational & Interpersonal Communication
Labor Relations
Financial Management
Stress and Police Personnel
Legal Aspects of Police Administration
Organizational Change
Note:
I have upload a sample of the paper format, but yours will not be 25 pages long. Your research paper will be about 4-5 pages in length.
APA style is a must. The research paper will have a Cover page, Table of contents, what you wrote with citations from your references, and a reference page.