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Assignment 2: Formal Outline
Due Week 4 and worth 150 points
The purpose of the Formal Outline is for students to organize their research
and show the topical areas that they will cover throughout the Research
Project. By breaking down the literature into various sections, topics,
sub-topics, and details, students can divide large amounts of data into
smaller, more orderly sections. The Formal Outline helps students organize
their thoughts, stay on topic, and follow a logical order. It also provides
students with the opportunity to show a progression of thought and direction,
and can highlight specific areas of the Research Project that may need more or
less attention.
The following article is helpful in structuring the paper:http://explorable.com/research-paper-outline-examples
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
1.
Provide an Introduction, Body,
and Conclusion.
2.
Identify the main points and
sections of the Research Project.
3.
Identify the sub-topics and
details consistent with the main points and sections.
4.
Present information in an
organized and logical manner.
5.
Use at least three (3)
scholarly sources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia, Ask.com,
Answers.com and general websites do not qualify as scholarly.
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 follow APA or school-specific format. 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.
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
criminal justice topics using proper writing mechanics and APA conventions.
