Northern Virginia Community Freddie Peacock Case Research Paper The Paper must contain 3 factors which was associated with the case: False accusation or p

Northern Virginia Community Freddie Peacock Case Research Paper The Paper must contain 3 factors which was associated with the case:

False accusation or perjury

Mistaken Identification

False Confession

I have uploaded a rubric to aid with this assignment. The paper must be 12 pages not including the reference page. References must be APA format. The paper must be double spaced.

Research Paper (50% of final grade; breakdown below)

Students will be required to write a research paper addressing a specific known case of wrongful conviction. The paper should consist of three parts: 1) a description of the case; 2) a thorough analysis of the factors in the case that led to the wrongful conviction (i.e., an analysis of the three issues you used to choose your case; see below); and 3) development and discussion of 2 research questions that stem from your chosen case, the literature on your three factors, or both. Feedback will be given on all sections, and more detailed rubrics will be posted on BB. 5

Case/paper topic and Keywords (5% of grade)

Students must have their cases approved. Keywords are words you use to conduct literature searches in library databases. Your list should include 5 to 10 keywords. Can upload onto BB or hand in hard-copy to instructor.

Introduction and Purpose of Paper (5% of grade)

Draft an Introduction to your paper, which includes a broad-based statement about wrongful convictions in general, the case you are analyzing, and your three chosen factors. Also include a purpose: one or two sentences about what you plan to accomplish in the paper or what you want the reader to learn by reading the paper (e.g., In this paper, I will provide a detailed analysis of the case of……; The purpose of this paper is to fairly present…..”).

Part 1: Case Description (10% of grade)

The description of the case should be thorough but should focus on the errors that you will analyze. [~2-3 pages double-spaced]

Part 2: Analysis of Errors/Role (10% of grade)

The analysis of errors/role should be considered the “meat” of your paper. Your analysis should be in-depth and tied to appropriate legal, scientific, and policy sources (your assigned readings and readings you find on your own). THIS ANALYSIS IS NOT ABOUT YOUR CHOSEN CASE. Rather, you are reviewing the research on your 3 chosen factors per the scholarly literature. [~4-5 pages double-spaced]

Part 3: Research Questions (10% of grade)

Derive two questions that need to be addressed by researchers from your case and/or the review of the literature (Parts 1 and 2 of your paper). Clearly STATE your research questions. Discuss WHY they should be addressed. That is, you will need to justify why your questions should be answered via scholarly research. One way is by determining that your questions have not already been researched (by searching google scholar and other databases), or if researched, the research base is sparse (only 1 or 2 studies; the studies were not done well, etc.). Discuss HOW you would answer these two questions. What kind of studies would need to be done? Interviewing people (who?); Analyzing criminal justice data (what kind?); Conducting an experimental study (what would be manipulated?). [~3-4 pages double-spaced]

Final Paper [revised based on feedback] (10% of grade)

The paper must be based on research comprised primarily of scholarly references, including appropriate legal materials, social scientific and/or natural scientific sources, and policy materials. Newspaper and other reference sources (like Wikipedia) also may be used, as appropriate, but should be used sparingly. Papers should be approximately 10-12 double-spaced pages (not including references). DO NOT exceed 12 pages of text. References should be in APA format. All authorities must be appropriately cited and also included in References section. CRIM 495
Grading Rubric for Papers
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Excellent
Good
Ok
Marginal
The author
organizes the
content in a
logical way,
uses topic
sentences to
clearly
illustrate their
point, and uses
transition
words/phrases
to connect one
idea/paragraph
to another.
The author
organizes the
content in a
logical way and
uses some topic
sentences and
transition
words/phrases.
The author
presents each
section/model
separately
with few
connections
between
different
sections.
The author
presents the
models in a
confusing or
illogical
manner with
little to no use
of topic
sentences
and/or
transition
words/phrases.
Proper use and format of
headings
Use and format headings and
subheadings correctly
Author uses
and formats
headings and
subheadings
correctly.
Author uses
headings for all
sections with
some
formatting
errors.
Format
Double-spacing, 12-point font,
1-inch margins, page
numbering, typed,
single-sided printing, etc.
No errors in
formatting.
Almost no
errors in
formatting.
Author uses
headings for
major
sections only
with some
formatting
errors
Regular
errors in
formatting
(e.g.
continually
misses
indent)
Proper Tone and Voice
Formal, academic writing
Active voice
All of the
writing is
formal and in
active voice
Most of the
writing is
formal and in
active voice
INTRODUCTION AND
PURPOSE (0.5 – 1.5 pages)
(5 of 5 possible
points)
(4)
Broad thesis/topic statements
–Provides clear sense of
content/topic
–Importance of topic
–Engages reader (hook)
The topic/thesis
statements are
clear, concise,
engaging, and
thought
provoking.
Importance of
The topic/
thesis
statements are
clear but not
the hook to
engage the
reader.
Importance of
GENERAL [ENTIRE
PAPER]
Structure and organization
Structure is clear, organization
makes sense and topics flow
smoothly. Use of transition
words
Some of the
writing is
informal and
in passive
voice
(3)
The topic/
thesis
statements
are less than
clear and not
engaging.
Importance
Unacceptable
The author
presents the
models in a
confusing or
illogical
manner with
little to no use
of topic
sentences
and/or
transition
words/phrases
and no
connection to
conclusion.
Author uses
Author does
headings for
not use
major sections headings or
only and with use of
incorrect
headings is
formatting.
inconsistent
and incorrect.
Many errors in Numerous and
formatting.
distracting
errors in
formatting
(e.g. complete
disregard for
APA
formatting
guidelines)
Most of the
All of the
writing is
writing is
informal and
informal and in
in passive
passive voice
voice
(2)
(0-1)
The
topic/thesis
statement is
incomplete
and/or
unfocused.
Importance is
not addressed.
Missing/No
Evidence
Organizational Roadmap
–name of case
–three factors
–clear
Purpose statement
For example
–what you want reader to
learn
–what you hope to accomplish
topic is clearly
addressed.
Author clearly
and concisely
previews the
structure of the
proposal (i.e.,
roadmap). The
case and the
three factors
are clear.
topic is
addressed.
Author
previews the
structure of the
proposal but is
not concise.
The case and
the three
factors are
given.
The purpose is
clearly and
concisely stated
in an engaging
manner.
The purpose is
clearly and
concisely
stated.
of topic is not
addressed.
Author does
not
adequately
preview the
structure of
the paper.
The case and
the three
factors are
not given.
The purpose
has to be
inferred.
The structure
of the paper is
stated in
general terms
The case and
the three
factors are not
given.
Missing/No
Evidence
The purpose is
incomplete
and/or
unclear.
Missing/No
Evidence

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