This assignment consists of two parts:

• Part one:  A 1200-1300 word essay on a topic related to the class.  This will be discussed in detail in the following sections

• Part Two:  A presentation of your topic.  I'll also explain this in the following sections

This assignment is divided into several parts.

Term Research Paper

The first part of the Term Project is a research paper on a topic related to this class.  

We will "chunk" this assignment in steps in order to increase the level of success and reduce the possibility of anxiety.

The steps of the term paper are:

1. Selecting a topic: See the Post your Term Paper Topic Choice Here discussion for details

2. Submitting a one paragraph proposal via the: Term Paper Proposal Assignment

3. Locating a journal article related to your topic and reviewing it here: Journal Article Review & Critique

4. Researching your topic and submitting an annotated bibliography with a minimum of four sources (see the rubric) Annotated Bibliography Assignment

5. Submitting an outline: Term Paper Outline Assignment

6. Having a writing tutor review your paper: NetTutor Assignment

7. Submitting a first draft for peer review: Term Paper First Draft Assignment

8. Submitting the final draft of your paper: Term Paper Final Draft

Selecting a topic

Only one student can write on a particular topic. Go the the Post your Term Paper Topic Choice Here discussion to submit your topic for approval.  Review the other topics before submitting yours!

I'll say that again: Please see the  Post your Term Paper Topic Choice Here discussion for a running list of topics that are NOT available.

The topic MUST be related to this course.  Some types of topics you can consider:

• A case study (eg. The Civil Unrest in Ferguson, The Freddy Gray Arrest)

• Program report (eg. Coffee with a Cop, National Night Out)

• An analysis of a report or study (ie. The President's Report on 21st Century Policing)

• A biography (related to this course) (eg. Willie L. Williams the first African-American Chief of LAPD)

• A report on legislation (eg.The Matthew Shepard And James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act Of 2009)

• A social issue (eg Sex Trafficking, Gangs, Drugs)

• A social cause/group  that interacts with law enforcement (Black Lives Matter, The Innocence Project)

• Terrorist groups (Earth First, Muslim Brotherhood, PETA)

• Here are some other suggestions: AJ 115 Term Project Suggested Topics.docx  

You are free to chose any topic, as long as it is related to Community and Human Relations.  Browse though the textbook for some ideas. I'll help you focus.  

Topics that were not approved are few but here are a few:  A Biography of Richard Ramirez (written through the lens of his crimes), How to Make Koren Food (OK, he submitted the wrong essay to the wrong class)

If you do not chose a topic by the due date, one will be assigned to you.  

If you want, I can go ahead and assign you a topic, just send me a message and let me know.

The descriptions of the other parts of this assignment are located the assignment descriptions.

Examples to use:

APA 5th ed Template.docx  

Please, please, please use the TEMPLATE.  It will make life easier for you AND I.

Essay non-example.pdf   I call this a non-example because it is close but not perfect. For example you see the word (reference) in red throughout the document.  The student needed more references.  It was the first draft from the student (BTW wayyyy to long)