essay
This outline must contain ONE PAGE of content as presented in the format noted below. (Sub areas can be included to meet the one page requirement.) A cover sheet is required per the Writing Requirements in the syllabus. Content can be general but must be detailed enough to meet a full page of content. A one and two word description of your outline areas is NOT acceptable. It must demonstrate some level of depth.
I. Topic Title
II. Answer to the Question (Your Position)
III. Five Key Areas You will Present in Your Paper Listed Numerically (You may present more than five area and can create numbered sub-areas, if desired.)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Select
one
of the topic areas noted below and write a
TEN
(
10
)
page
research
paper. The paper will
include a
cover sheet, abstract
page, a body that includes at least seven
(7) pages of content
and a bibliography (
work cited
)
page
.
There is no penalty for going over
the minimum page requirement.
This is a position paper that is supported with research. All
topic areas noted in the o
ptions below
must be addressed.
Select one topic b
ased on the ten
choices noted
. Your paper must
be properly formatted
meet
ing
the
Writing Requirements
noted in the syllabus and
include
the following:
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Your paper must begin by answering the question ask
ed. You must take a position
,
which will become the basis of your paper and research. Your position must
be
clearly
stated and
included in your abstract
.
ï‚·
Your paper will explain and
provide supporting information
on why you answered the
question that way
.
It
will
also
include the elements noted in the description under each
topic area.
Substantiation is important
.
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Once that is met, you may include
any other related information
that you think is
important to support the position you took.
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The paper must be in
APA format
, which includes the following components: cover
sheet, ab
stract page, body (content) and bibliography
page. Resources on APA format
are available at the ASU Library, Internet and a few are listed in the syllabus.
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A bibliogr
aphy
page in APA format must be included that reflects at a
minimum,
seven
different sources
and authors
. Textbook
and class resources
can be used but
they do
not count
towards the six source requirement. The more research you
do
the
better depth and support
your paper will have.
ï‚·
A detailed grading rubric has been provided on our online class site so you know the
paper
expectations
and grading standards
.
Read it carefully before you start the paper
and self
–
grade y
our finished paper
using the
rubric before turning it in.
ï‚·
This is NOT a
“
throw together at the last minute
”
paper! You will be expected to
complete at least three drafts to ensure quality work
.
Topic Choices
:
1.
Battered Woman’s Syndrome
–
Real or Another Abuse Excuse for Murder?
Define and explore this legal defense, it credibility, challenges and profile cases it has
been used successfully and unsuccessfully.
2.
Risk Assessment and Lethality Measurement Tools
–
Can we Predict Intimate
Violence?
Explore types of tools, their vali
dity, risk indicators and its use in the criminal justice
system.
B. Black, Instructor
CRJ 461
2017
–
2018
3.
Abuser Interventions and Treatment
–
Can Abusers Change?
Profile the development of abuser programs, what works and success/outcome
measures; explain the judicial systems role in abuse
r intervention including diversion.
4.
Protective Orders
–
Can a Piece of Paper Enhance Victim Safety?
Explore the legal requirements and elements related to protective orders (your states
and federally), and describe the advantages and disadvantages.
5.
Marital Rape and Relationship Sexual Assault
–
Does Marriage Change the Notion
of Consent?
Present a chronological and historical profile of marital
rape from a legal
and cultural
perspective; describe the role of sexual abuse in domestic violence.
6.
Violence Against Women Act (V.A.W.A.)
–
What is it and Did it Positively Impact on
Domestic Violence?
Present a historical overview of what it is, its purpose, what it has accomplished and
project its role in the future.
7.
Guns and Domestic Violence
–
H
ow do We Balance the Legal Right to Bear Arms
and Safety?
Explain and present data on the relationship between guns and D.V.; explore the
Lautenberg Amendment/Act and other gun control approaches being used in domestic
violence cases and situations.
8.
Children Exposed to Domestic Violence
–
Is it an Aggravating Factor that Causes
Harm?
Describe the ways children who witness domestic violence are impacted and identify
what visitation, custody and safety considerations should be made by the court.
9.
Do
mestic Violence Programs and Services
–
Is Help Available?
Explore the history of domestic violence shelters and community services that exist to
assist
both
victims and abusers; include details on the services offered at shelters and
other agencies in
cluding type, concerns and whether needs are being met
.
10.
Same Sex Domestic Violence
–
Are the Dynamics Different or the Same?
Describe unique issues related to same sex abuse, obstacles faced by
same sex
victims and
resources that
are available.
