An explanation of the history of the corrections system and varying approaches to corrections by era
Final Paper
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The purpose of the Final Paper is for you to examine the issues related to corrections as well as the best strategies and options designed to meet the goals of corrections. Your paper should include the following:
- Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>An explanation of the history of the corrections system and varying approaches to corrections by era.
- Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>A complete description of the participants of the corrections system and their roles.
- Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>A detailed analysis of the impediments, or issues, faced by corrections administrations when running a prison.
- Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>A complete description of the rights of prisoners, and the administration of required services by prison officials.
- Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>A detailed description of alternative forms of corrections, including methods of rehabilitation and reintroduction to society.
- Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>A comprehensive list of alternative strategies to incarceration with an assessment, both pro and con, showing their worth as related to traditional, incarceration strategies.
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You must incorporate at least five resources, other than the text, in your Final Paper. You can supplement some of these resources you use with interviews of people involved in the field of corrections. Provide statistical data and analyses justifying the positions taken in the paper, and any other scholarly or practical references that lend credibility to the project and the findings presented. If you chose to incorporate an interview, or interviews, prepare your interview throughout the four weeks. Use this schedule when incorporating an interview into your Final Paper:
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- Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>Week One: Create a list of potential corrections jobs and the location of those jobs.
- Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>Week Two: Contact the potential person to hold an interview.
- Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>Weeks Three and Four: Allow two weeks to find a good time to hold the interview and process the information.
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The paper must be eight to ten pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least five scholarly resources (at least two of which can be found in the Ashford Online Library) other than the textbook to support your claims. Cite your sources within the text of your paper and on the reference page. For information regarding APA, including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, located within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
- Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
- Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>Must include a title page with the following:
- Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>Title of paper
- Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>Student’s name
- Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>Course name and number
- Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>Instructor’s name
- Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>Date submitted
- Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
- Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
- Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
- Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>Must use at least five scholarly resources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford University Library.
- Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
- Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
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