Students should choose a topic that interests and challenges them, one that they see as a problem or challenge in the criminal justice system today. See the topic selections below for suggestions - you may pick another topic if you want. In order to satisfy the requirements, students must select a topic, explain why they chose the topic, and describe the intent of the research. The Topic Selection and Proposal assignment further provides students with an opportunity to receive feedback from the instructor before completing additional work.

THE TOPIC MUST BE APPROVED BY THE PROFESSOR IN WEEK 2 (Failure to get approval will result in my not accepting your paper)

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

1. Select a topic within the Criminal Justice system that you want to explore in greater depth and provide an explanation of why it needs to be researched. What is the problem, why is it a problem today?

2. Identify and explain the problems and challenges with your chosen topic that include the "costs" and relevant stakeholders. Use research and data to substantiate your findings.

3. Analyze the topic and provide for and describe possible solutions which should be based on researched. Identify some solutions that have worked in the past and explain them.

4. Identify and explain what sources you researched so far and how they are helpful in answering the questions of this assignment.

5. Submit your assignment to the TURNITIN link found below and to the Assignment link above.

6. Use at least three (3) scholarly sources in this assignment. A scholarly source is a government website that collects data and statistics, peer review journals, law review articles, case law, etc. Note: NO Wikipedia, Ask.com, Answers.com, Free dictionary.com, or NEWSPAPER articles will be accepted. A great source is the Strayer Resource Center, type in your general topic and select peer reviewed and academic journals.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements or it will not be accepted:

· Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must conform to the APA formatting requirements.

· Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

· SEE THE RUBRIC ATTACHED AND THE SAMPLE PAPER FORMATTED THAT YOU CAN USE!

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

· Use technology and information resources to research issues in crime and criminal behavior.

· Write clearly and concisely about crime and criminal behavior using proper writing mechanics.