ntended Outcome:The student will present an academically credible paper that is well structured, based on relevant theory and evidence, and written in a clear and concise manner.
The aim for the final project/paper is to:
- be fully consistent with requirements
- has a clear and appropriate beginning, development and conclusion
- paragraphing and transitions are clear and appropriate
- a clear thesis statement is provided
- paper provides a detailed and in-depth coverage of the chosen topic
- paper has no major writing errors (grammar, run-on sentences, verb-tense agreement, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, lack of proof reading and editing, and word choice)
- student has identified a representative sample of academic literature to the topic
- paper has no major errors with in-text citations and bibliographic references
- paper is well informed by relevant research evidence and findings
- assertions are well documented and supported
- student clearly identifies his or her assumptions
- student thoroughly considers other points of view
- student draws conclusions that are thoroughly based in logic
PART I:
Complete a research about
two different countries
, their experiences with juveniles and drugs / drug use (both legal and illegal).
You may review experiences in the USA (African American, American Indian, immigrants, minorities, wealthy neighborhoods…) The topic of your choice must be a topic related to this course. If you have other ideas please let me know. There are some some suggestions related to the new trend of drugs so if you would like to discuss different topics with me, please feel free to email me.
Annotated Bibliography Requirements:
An Annotated Bibliography is intended to help you research a topic, summarize information from prior research about that topic into one document.The document (Annotated Bibliography) then becomes a quick reference reminding you of the conclusions reached within your various sources about your topic.There are two primaryaudiencesof your annotated bibliography – yourself, and others (including me) who might be interested in reviewing an overview of the existing research on the topic you have chosen.
For this reason, clarity, professionalism, correct grammar, correct spelling, and overall neatness are important elements of your Annotated Bibliography
.
Annotated Bibliography Requirements
- A minimum of 5 sources.
- Your sources must reflect more than one Academic Discipline Areas (e.g.Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, etc.) that have, or are, conducting research on this topic.
- At least 2 of the sources must be from academic journals searched through the NMSU Library’s databases.
- Other sources might include books, chapters in edited volumes, feature length articles in Popular or Trade magazines (e.g.The New Yorker, The Atlantic Journal, The Economist, Nature, National Geographic, Nation, Time, Newsweek, etc.).An excellent table prepared by Peggy Keeran in March of 2001 while she was with Denver University outlining key characteristics of sources is available athttp://mysite.du.edu/~egil/characteristics.html(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
- The rest of the sources may be from theWWWbut must include valid sources.
- Organize your Annotated Bibliography entries alphabetically within each Academic Discipline Area.
- Use the APA citation style, including the in-text citation.
Your final paper/project should include:
-title, name, introduction, the reason for choosing the countries, body - discussion and research,conclusion
- discussion about each country’s drug problems, youth, policies, approaches, criminal justice systems, solutions/treatments.
- discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of each one according to completed research and your opinions/suggestions
You must have at least five (5) pages. (Double-space, font: Times new roman/12)
PART II:
After you complete the final project/paper, you will prepare the power point presentation.Also you can try Prezi, Haiku Deck instead of the power point.
Your presentation should include at least five (5) slides covering the topic and research completed in Part I.