Research Paper

CRM 419

Research Paper Guidelines and Rubric

• Select a topic on a supervisory/management issue impacting law enforcement or the criminal justice system.

• The topic is your choice, but must relate to this class. The best place to look for a topic is the Table of Contents in your textbook.

• The paper will be a minimum of 1500 words, written, and formatted according to APA guidelines.

• Proper content, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure are expected.

• You must dedicate a portion of your paper to the Saint Leo University Core Value of Responsible Stewardship.

• A minimum of five (5) references are required (Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable reference for academic assignments).

• You will submit your Research Paper Topic to the classroom Dropbox for instructor approval during Module 2 (this is a non-graded requirement).

• You will submit your final Research Paper to the Dropbox in Module 7.

• IMPORTANT: The Research Paper you submit for this class CANNOT be the same in whole or part as any assignment that you have previously submitted while attending Saint Leo University.

• Save your file in the following format: LastName.FirstName_AssignmentTitle (for example: Smith.John_ResearchPaper).

You will be graded on the following:

1. Thoroughness. How extensively does the paper develop the issue? Does the student show depth and understanding of the subject, or is the analysis superficial? Does the paper clearly identify its focus and logically analyze and discuss the topic?

1. Scholarly quality. Does the assignment meet acceptable college level standards with respect to form and substance? Are the ideas presented in a clear, concise manner? Are there numerous typographical, spelling, or grammatical errors? (Each such error deducts points off the grade.)

Research paper topic for is due this Sunday 07/09/17, it should include your topic and a brief statement pertaining to the issue (It should be no more than one page).

Suggested Supervisory Research Topics:

1. Leadership in a law enforcement organization

2. Promotional process

3. Selection/Hiring process

4. Morale and motivation

5. Discipline

6. Policy and procedures

7. Dealing with the marginal employee

8. Stress in law enforcement and the supervisory/management response

9. Organizational structure

10. Communication in law enforcement

11. Liability issues

12. Collective bargaining/Unions

13. Training/Education

14. Performance evaluation

15. Law enforcement budgeting

16. Citizen complaints

17. Disaster preparedness

18. Planning

19. Community policing

20. Time management