The term paper should be at least five pages long, and should include the following sections: Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Discussion and Conclusion. Your paper must be typewritten,...

The term paper should be at least five pages long, and should include the following sections: Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Discussion and Conclusion. Your paper must be typewritten, using 1.5 line spacing, and must be properly referenced using the APA referencing style. Ensure that your work conforms to proper use of grammar, spelling and sentence structure. Your paper should read like a very well written journal article.

The following are suggested outlines for your term paper:

1. Introduction (Problem statement)


2. Literature Review (Review of extant literature on the subject).


3. Research Design (Methods applied to obtain materials for the study. Justify why you chose this research method as against other methods. As this is a Research class, this is the most important part of the project)


4. Research Findings


5. Discussion of Research Findings


6. Implications of Study/Research Findings for policy/solving of real life problem.

1. Refereed Academic/ Professional Journals


2. Books published by Academic Presses


3. Magazines or Newspapers that are highly regarded


4. The Mainstream Popular Press


5. Internet sources (etc).

TERM PAPER – SUGGESTED TOPICS

1. Police Corruption

2. Intelligence-Led Policing

3. Community Policing

4. Police Culture

5. Policing Diversity

6. Technology and the Police

7. Police Discretion

8. Police Operations

9. Police Training and Education

10. Police Accountability