Research Paper Checklist
Making sure that you have completed all the required components of the research paper is an important step in being successful on the assignment. In order to facilitate this, you will complete this checklist by following these instructions.
To complete this assignment, you will need to submit a copy of your research paper. On your paper, please ensure you have the following items. Mark the highlighted items on your essay:
A clear organizational structure, with introductory and concluding paragraphs and body paragraphs that develop the argument Highlight this in yellow on your essay
A clear, arguable thesis statement Highlight this in pink on your essay
A title that previews the content of the paper, not “Research Paper” Highlight this in blue on your essay
A topic sentence at the beginning of every paragraph that focuses the paragraph and develops one idea at a time (there should be one for each body paragraph) Highlight these in green on your essay
A minimum of 5 typed, proofread pages (approximately 1200 words)
A minimum of ONE primary source Highlight this in red on your essay
A minimum of THREE reputable, critical secondary sources, excluding Wikipedia, CliffsNotes, Shmoop or any similar “free essay” type website Highlight these in grey on your essay
MLA-style parenthetical citations in the body of the essay Highlight these in purple in your essay
A Works Cited page, formatted in MLA style, that lists all works utilized in the paper, including the primary source(s)
Please note that these highlights should appear ONLY on the copy that you submit for this assignment. The draft you submit for peer review and the final version of your essay should NOT include these highlights.
The Essay should be about :
My Research
question:
Why do certain people become career criminals and why certain areas have higher
crime rates than others?
My Thesis Statement:
Theres several reasons why
certain people become career criminals and why certain areas have higher crime
rates than others can be attributed to a combination of individual factors and
environmental influences. While personal characteristics such as genetics,
upbringing, and psychological traits play a role in shaping criminal behavior,
societal factors such as poverty, lack of education, and limited opportunities
also contribute significantly to the prevalence of crime in specific regions.
My 3 sources
1.)
The Root Causes of
Crime CS&CPC Statement on the Root Causes of Crime Approved in 1996
Smith, John. “The Societal Impact of Poverty on
Crime Rates.” Journal of Criminology, vol. 25, no. 2, 1998
2.)
Lumen Learning.
“Who Commits Crime?” Social Problems: Continuity and Change. Accessed
20 September 2021,
8.3 Who Commits Crime?
3.)
Walden
University. “What Influences Criminal Behavior.” Walden University,
www.waldenu.edu/online-bachelors-programs/bs-in-criminal-justice/resource/what-influences-criminal-behavior.
