In an eight- to ten-page paper, address the following:

Describe and explain two theories/models of ethics/morality as outlined in the text. One of them should be close to a model that you believe in or one you can relate to.

Compare the theories/models of ethics/morality. What is different about them? What is the same?

How do they explain morality or ethics?

Explain, by comparing and contrasting, how each would view the following:

criminal behavior

police corruption

criminal responsibility, punishment, or consequences

Identify a model that explains your moral thinking or what you believe is a good theory for morality? Explain why you chose this model. Use an example from your life or personal beliefs to explain your reasoning.

You may use examples from the text, your experiences, or criminal justice to explain any of the concepts above and illustrate your points. Use at least five academic resources other than the required text to support your claims. Two of theses resources must come from the Ashford University Library.

Choose from the following theories/models:

Determinism

Indeterminism

Relativism

Objectivism

Universalism

Egoism

Divine Command Theory

Mutual Advantage

Kohlberg's stages of Moral Development

Consequentialism

Deontology

Virtue Ethics

Utilitarianism

All sources must be properly cited, and the Final Paper must be formatted according the APA (6th edition) style. If you would like to refer to APA samples and tutorials, review the APA Checklist within the Ashford Writing Center, located in the Learning Resources tab in the left navigation bar.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

Must be a minimum of eight (8) double-spaced pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA (6th ed.) style as outlined in the approved style guide.

Must use a minimum of five (5) resources, two from the Ashford University Library.

Must provide a cover page that includes:

Paper Title

Student's name

Course name and number

Instructor's name

Date submitted

Must address the items found in Final Paper guidelines.

Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.

Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.

Must use APA (6th ed.) style as outlined in the approved APA style guide to document all sources.

Must include a Reference Page that is completed according to APA (6th ed.) style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.