Prepare a final paper presenting the arguments in favor and against a crime policy of their choice.
crime policy: Criminalization of victimless crimes such as prostitution, drug use, gambling
Required Information
Your paper should include the following components and subheadings. Also, be sure to proofread the paper prior to submission for grammatical and spelling errors as well as clarity. After you run spell check, make sure to read through the assignment at least one more time.
1. Introduction – Introduce the policy and describe what problem it is targeting. Provide relevant statistics related to the problem (with citations) and preview the rest of the paper’s outline. No need to offer a complete history or your topic or please do not include anecdotal information.
1. This section should be no more than ¾ – 1 page
2. Arguments in favor of your topic (for example, arguments in favor of legalizing marijuana) – present at least 3 evidence-based arguments in favor of your policy (with citations).
1. This section should be 1.5 – 3 pages
3. Arguments against your topic (for example, arguments against the legalization of marijuana) – present at least 3 evidence-based arguments against your policy (with citations).
1. This section should be 1.5 – 3 pages
4. Conclusion – summarize and synthesize the main points you made, including implications from both sides. Also, include a brief reflection (approximately 4-5 sentences) on the research and writing process. What surprised you? Where do you stand in your policy debate?
1. This section should be no more than ¾ – 1 page