Choose a topic on criminology field. Research, and write about a topic in a 1,500-word paper in proper MLA format.

Assignment Question

Choose a topic on criminology field. Research, and write about a topic in a 1,500-word paper in proper MLA format.

Requirements Be careful to heed the following requirements: Must be at least 1,500-2,000 words in length, no longer than 12 pages before including your Works Cited page Must cite at least 4 peer-reviewed sources (such as periodical and journal articles found through the library, its website and databases, or sites of similar academic esteem). One of these four could be a TED talk.

Eliminate personal pronouns unless quoting or writing anecdotally (I, you, us, our, your, my, mine, myself, yourself(ves), ourselves, we). Use several quotations and examples of paraphrased or summarized material from your research to support your claim (thesis). Thesis statement must be an original argumentative claim of causation, value, fact, and/or policy Must follow proper MLA 9th-edition conventions (format, citations, etc.) Must be uploaded to Canvas by date and time due (late papers will only be accepted up to 24 hours after official due date and time).

Advice for the writing process Develop a research question, or a phrase that you seek to answer. Identify several key terms that you can use to search for the answer(s) to your question when conducting research.

Create an outline answering questions concerning the who, what, when, where, why, and how of your topic. Keep a research journal, jotting down information that you will later need to create your Works Cited Take advantage of peer help, peer reviewing when editing, library resources, and any tutoring available to you. Also, ask your friends for advice or create a group study event! Why not? #networking

Finally, ask yourself what it is you find most interesting, alarming, or significant about your topic. This should help you decide what your audience may want to read about. Organize the information (research) you collect according to significance, chronology, or space.