Subject: Criminal justice
Final Paper Outline
For the Term Paper, you are to write 7-10 pages (cover page and bibliography page do not count). Use the American Psychological Association (APA) style. Cite the required textbook, (Sense and nonsense about crime drugs and communities 8th edition 2015 by Samuel Walker) and a minimum of 3 scholarly articles.
I. Introduction
The introduction should have some of the following elements:
□ Start with an attention grabber: a short story, example, statistic, or historical context that introduces the paper topic
□ Give an overview of any issues involved with the subject
□ Highlight background information on the topic needed to understand the direction
of the paper
The introduction must end with a THESIS statement (a 1 to 2 sentences in length):
□ Tell what the overall paper will focus on
□ Briefly outline the main points in the paper
II. Body
□ Clearly present the main points of the paper as listed in the thesis
□ Give strong examples, details, and explanations to support each main points
□ Define any key terminology needed to understand the topic
III. Conclusion
□ Restate your thesis from the introduction in different words
□ Briefly summarize each main point found in the body of the paper (avoid going over 2 sentences for each point)
□ End with a strong clincher statement: an appropriate, meaningful final sentence that ties the whole point of the paper together (may refer back to the attention grabber)
Additional Tips
□ Decide on the thesis and main points first
□ You do not need to start writing your paper with the introduction
□ Try writing the thesis and body first; then go back and figure out how to best introduce the body and conclude the paper
□ Use transitions between main points and between examples within the main points
□ Always keep your thesis in the forefront of your mind while writing; everything in your paper must point back to the thesis
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