The "Research Paper" must be at least 5 pages (not including title and reference pages) in length. The paper will be graded on how well the topic is presented along with sentence structure, spelling, grammar, and proper punctuation. As you write about your chosen topic, consider Saint Leo University's core value of personal development and include at least two to three sentences about how the factors leading to juvenile delinquency have affected your own personal views.

Your paper must include the concepts of juvenile delinquency and must demonstrate an understanding of the content and internal logic of the theories and premises applied to Juvenile Delinquency. Support your paper with at least five scholarly resources; however, no more than 20% of your paper should be attributed to referenced sources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be referenced.

Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should also reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards and be presented in a typed, college-level double-spaced format, including proper title headings, sub-topics, citations, and a reference page. See the rubric below for detailed grading information.