CRJ 509 Research Paper Guidelines

 

Instructions: The final project is the completion of a research paper. The research paper represents an

assignment that ties together many aspects of our work this term. This paper will be on a topic of

your choice selected from the list below. This paper is to be a minimum of 2,500 words, is

required to be in APA format, and must include at least five additional scholarly sources in

addition to your text. This paper must also include a discussion of the application of at least

two of the Saint Leo core values. The paper must be your own work. Plagiarism will not be

tolerated in any format. If it is determined that the paper is not your original work, you will

automatically fail the assignment.

 

First, you must select a topic approved from the list below, write an overview (2-3 sentences) of

the selected topic, and email it to the instructor via course email no later than Sunday 11:59

PM EST/EDT of Module 1.

 

Topics:

 

• Considering concepts from your text (Patrick), explore current research that examines the

conceptualization of clinical diagnosis and measurement of psychopathic behavior. Given

your discussion of the history of these concepts, how does the current research further our

understanding? What new ideas or methods are being offered? How might these new

developments affect how we understand or measure psychopathy, and what changes

might result? Integrate the Saint Leo University core value, professional development, in

your response.

• Considering concepts from your text (Patrick), explore current research to find a criminal

case in which it was determined that an underlying biological mechanism (genetic,

neurochemical, brain injury, etc.) caused or exacerbated psychopathic behavior. Use

concepts from the book chapters to discuss the underlying mechanism, and discuss

possible treatment implications. Additionally, discuss possible ways in which such

problems might be prevented in the future. Integrate the Saint Leo University core value,

professional development, in your response.

• Considering concepts from your text (Patrick), explore current research to find a criminal

case from a specific social population (such as an adolescent, or female, or of an ethnic

minority). Discuss how issues specific to this population affect assessment and treatment.

What were the main findings of your research? What implications for future assessment

or treatment do the findings have for this population? Integrate the Saint Leo University

core value, professional development, in your response.

 

Ensure that the paper conforms to APA standards of writing (including a title page, abstract,

discussion, reference page, in-text citations, and appropriate formatting). This is not an opinion

piece; theories are to be supported with facts, evidence, and scholarly research.

 

 

 

 

 

The paper should be of quality and format that is sufficient to merit publication in a professional

journal. Toward that end, in addition to the textbook, students will use a minimum of five peer-

reviewed scholarly journal articles, professional journals, or books from the Saint Leo University

Library to craft the paper.

 

Students may use information gathered from a reputable website as one of the sources. A

reputable website is one maintained by trustworthy and renowned organizations or

individuals. For example, for a conservative viewpoint on a topic, The Heritage Foundation site

would be valid. Conversely, a liberal perspective may come from The Cato Institute.

 

Non-reputable articles from general websites like Wikipedia do not constitute peer-reviewed

articles, professional journals, or texts. Anyone can post any article on Wikipedia as one can

create a website about anything, whether the person knows about the topic or not. This makes the

information very unreliable for academic research. As a result, sources used from these types of

sites will not be accepted.

 

Newspaper, magazine, opinion, or op-ed pieces may be used as secondary sources; in addition

to, not in place of, the five primary source minimum.

 

See the scoring rubric on the next page for grading criteria. Students will submit this assignment

to the Assignment box no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 7. (This

Assignment box may be linked to Turnitin.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rubric (200 points possible):

 

Students will complete the assignment with attention to the criteria below.

 

Ratings:

Exceptional corresponds to an A (95-100%). Performance is outstanding; significantly

above the usual expectations.

Proficient corresponds to a grade of B to A- (83-94%). Skills and standards are at the

level of expectation.

Basic corresponds to a C to B- (75-82%). Skills and standards are acceptable but

improvements are needed to meet expectations well.

Novice corresponds to an F (< 74%). Performance is weak; the skills or standards are not

sufficiently demonstrated at this time.

0 corresponds to criterion is missing or not in evidence.

 

Criteria Ratings

0 Novice Basic Proficient Exceptional

The paper addresses the topic in an organized manner that logically analyzes and discusses the topic.

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Shows depth and understanding of the subject, with appropriate analysis and integrates the core value of personal development

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Presents ideas in a clear and concise manner and assesses the core value of excellence

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Meets length requirements 1-14 15-16 17-18 19-20

APA is the only acceptable and recognized writing format- Wikipedia is not an acceptable or reputable source.

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Follows format for a research paper without opinion or personal forms

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Typed in a double-spaced APA format with proper citation and bibliographic references.

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Total: _____/200

 

Instructor Comments:

 

P

ROJECT

:

 

I

NTERVIEW VS

.

 

I

NTERROGATION

 

O

VERVIEW

 

In this

 

project you will distin

guish the difference between interviewing and

interrogation and explain cognitive interviewing.

 

 

These concepts are important in

crime scene investigations to establish rapport with victims and suspects as well as

elicit types of information to solve crime

s.

 

 

Preparation is the most important factor

in successful interrogation and can help you gain a confession.

 

 

I

NSTRUCTIONS

 

1.

 

Create a summary of the difference between interrogation and interviewing.

 

 

2.

 

Write a paragraph on the importance of cognitive intervie

wing and when and

how it should be accomplished.

 

3.

 

After reviewing the explorations relating to our crime scene, pick one suspect

to interview and write out

 

ten question

s that are interrogatory in nature.

 

4.

 

You can use MSWord to complete this project.

 

5.

 

Use Time

s New Roman, 12 pt. font and double

–

space the project report.

 

6.

 

Use proper

 

APA formatting

 

for citing your source(s).

 

7.

 

Save as:

 

CRJ127_M3_Project_lastnamefirstname

 

8.

 

Submit to the M3 Project

Submission folder, as a .doc or .docx file.

 

 

PROJECT: INTERVIEW VS. INTERROGATION

OVERVIEW

In this project you will distinguish the difference between interviewing and

interrogation and explain cognitive interviewing. These concepts are important in

crime scene investigations to establish rapport with victims and suspects as well as

elicit types of information to solve crimes. Preparation is the most important factor

in successful interrogation and can help you gain a confession.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Create a summary of the difference between interrogation and interviewing.

2. Write a paragraph on the importance of cognitive interviewing and when and

how it should be accomplished.

3. After reviewing the explorations relating to our crime scene, pick one suspect

to interview and write out ten questions that are interrogatory in nature.

4. You can use MSWord to complete this project.

5. Use Times New Roman, 12 pt. font and double-space the project report.

6. Use proper APA formatting for citing your source(s).

7. Save as: CRJ127_M3_Project_lastnamefirstname

8. Submit to the M3 Project Submission folder, as a .doc or .docx file.