Ashford 6: – Week 5 – Final Capstone Project

Solution Proposal
 

The focus of the capstone project is to solve a contemporary social and criminal justice issue through the application of information from a variety of related fields, which may include sociology, law, psychology, and ethics. In developing a proposed solution to a modern social and criminal justice issue, you are encouraged to use scholarly and primary sources, multimedia, and interviews with professionals in the field (if possible) to identify and devise a workable plan.
 

Within the Final Capstone Project, complete the following: Identify a clear thesis statement to address your      chosen criminal and social justice issue.  Summarize your chosen social and criminal justice      issue.  Propose the resolution to the social and criminal      justice issue.  Examine the operations of the criminal justice system      as it relates to your chosen issue and resolution. This may include      operations related to crime scene investigation techniques and security;      the collection, preservation and presentation of evidence; and processes      related to correctional institutions, incarceration, and release.  Analyze how the criminal and social justice theories      (in relation to the United States Constitution) and landmark U.S. Supreme      Court decisions impact your chosen issue and support your resolution.  Explain how social and criminal justice systems promote      social equality and fairness for all and how this impacts your issue and      resolution. Consider how poverty, racism, and religion apply to      contemporary social and criminal justice.  Assess how the centralization of criminal justice      agencies in the United States, The Patriot Act, the U.S. Homeland Security      Act, and international aspects of social and criminal justice impact your issue      and resolution.  Identify and describe at least two careers in criminal      justice (existing or to-be-created) for agencies that may be involved in      addressing the issue and resolution you have chosen. 

 The paper must be at least 20 pages in length, excluding title and reference pages, and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least ten scholarly resources (at least four of which can be found in the Ashford Online Library) other than the textbook to support your claims. You may consider referencing documentaries, contemporary news reports, multimedia, and interviews with professionals in the field. 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 Capstone Project
The Final Capstone Project: Must be at least 20 double-spaced pages in length, and      formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing      Center.  Must include a title page with the following:  Title of paper  Student’s name  Course name and number  Instructor’s name  Date submitted  Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a      succinct thesis statement.  Must address the topic of the paper with critical      thought.  Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.  Must use at least ten scholarly resources, including a      minimum of four from the Ashford University Library.  Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in      the Ashford Writing Center.  Must include a separate reference page, formatted      according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 

 Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.