book you should use along with many more outside sources: Criminal Justice Ethics: Theory and Practice (5th Edition), Cyndi Banks (2020).
CJ 305 Final Paper Initial Guidance
Write a paper about the topic ( The “criminalization” of immigration )
- paper should be 5 to 7 typewritten pages (does not include title page/bibliography/etc). Please use Times Roman 12 point font and double-spaced with standard margins when writing the final paper. The final paper is an academic paper, which means that your writing should include multiple sources, and sources should be cited as appropriate in your work. Please include a bibliography that includes
Final Paper Outline (Sample)
Overview and history of the topic (1 to 2 pages)
The main ethical issues of the topic (2 pages)
Choose one ethical theory to apply/discuss in regards to your selected topic (1 page)
- Ethical theories include Duty and Principle (Kant), Consequentialism/Utilitarianism, Virtue Theory, Stoicism, Hedonism, Ethical Egoism
Personal ethical reflection on the topic i.e. where do you stand ethically on the topic (1 page)
Conclusion (1 page)
Total = 5 to 7 pages
Guiding Questions
The following is a list of guiding questions as you begin to research and write your final paper:
- What is the history of the topic?
- What are the main ethical issues regarding the topic?
- What are the current societal views on the topic i.e. the prevailing views?
- Is the topic of concern to the media at this time?
- What ethical theory is most applicable to understanding or evaluating the topic?
- Do governmental policies provide support or non-support for the topic?
- Who are the main stakeholders that are involved in the topic?
- What are your personal views on the topic? Your own ethical framework of the topic?
- What value matters the most in the topic? E.g. The sanctity of life for the death penalty.