Write Research Paper #1 by answering ONE of the following three questions, your choice:

1. Is the fear of crime worse than the crime itself?

Research Paper Guidelines

➢ Utilize a minimum of three scholarly sources to inform their papers. These sources

must be peer-reviewed publications or governmental reports (see accepted scholarly sources

guidelines on Moodle course page. If in doubt, ask.

➢ Papers must be a minimum of 3 double-spaced pages in length (does not include

references), maximum 12-point font, 1-inch margins, include your name, and utilize proper APA citation format.

Students should organize their papers as follows:

❖ Identify the topic and provide an overview of the issue, its relationship to criminal justice policy,

and how this topic is currently handled/addressed in criminal justice policy/practice (you may

provide ‘real-time’ examples)

❖ Provide a critical evaluation of this topic, including information that supports and disputes

current policy and practice.

❖ Provide thoughts on how best to improve/address the problems/issues inherent in the topic,

including providing an example of ‘best practices (if they exist)

Requirements: 3 pages