Problem
Statement: Describe the social
problem of Gun Control
Outline: Using the sample below as a guide, provide an
outline for your Final Paper. Remember that papers are expected to define a
significant problem faced by the justice system, describe the scope and
consequences of the problem, and discuss society’s responses to the problem
(including public policies and other less formal responses). Your paper should
also present a clearly reasoned alternative, supported by scholarly research.
1. Title
2. Abstract
3. What is the problem? Be sure to narrow your problem
enough to allow a focused examination.
4. What are the individual and social implications of
this problem? Discussion of implications should be supported by accurate
research data.
5. What do the experts say about the problem?
6. What have we, as a society, done about this
problem? Consider public policies and other, less formal responses.
7. How are public policies and other, less formal
responses working?
8. Describe an alternative solution to the problem.
9. Discuss why the alternative is, or can be, an
effective response to the problem. Remember to consider negative consequences
of the alternative response.
10.Conclude with your thoughts about your chosen social problem. This is a
good place to include personal opinions, assuming you wish to share them in a
research paper.
11.References
In short, define a problem,
discuss the response, and provide alternative responses to the problem. For
example, your problem could be drug use/abuse, with a focus on prescription
drug abuse among teenagers. Your description of the problems should be fact
based, relying on expert opinion. Your alternative can be an adjustment of
current policy or a new direction. For example, your may propose longer prison
sentences, or legalization of all drugs. Be creative, although suggestions must
be supported by scholarly research.
Annotated
Bibliography: The purpose of creating
a list of sources is to assist you in organizing and evaluating your research.
The list should include the following information for each source (minimum of
five):
1. Name of the source, including the complete
bibliographic citation in proper APA format.
2. Summary of the source (at least one paragraph)
including how this source will contribute to your paper.
The paper must be three to
five pages in length and formatted according to APA style. You must use at
least five scholarly resources
