The paper can be on any subject dealing with topics in the course text. If the student desires to complete a term paper outside the topics covered in the course text they must obtain prior approval from the professor. To deviate from material covered in the course text the student must submit an email to the professor with the requested topic and receive a reply approving the paper. The term paper must be at least 5 to 8 pages in content length and have a minimum of three credible academic sources. The term paper must have a title page, abstract, and reference page; however, these pages DO NOT count as the required 5-8 content pages. The student is expected to follow one of the many recognized academic writing styles, such as MLA or APA. The term paper MUST BE submitted formatted in Microsoft Word or Rich Text with no more than a 12PT FONT.
NOTE: Since the date of the Paper is known at the start of the course, THERE WILL BE a 10-point a day deduction on every paper that is handed in late.
Evaluation Criteria for Written Papers: Written papers refer to essay questions, free-writing exercises, critical analysis write-ups, reaction papers, research papers, annotated bibliographies, and term papers. These writing assignments will be graded using the following general criteria:
As = Main ideas with extra details. A grade in the A range will be given to efforts that exhibit all the basic ideas or information asked for plus recognition of exceptions, important details, etc. They must also be well organized and well written.
Bs = Main ideas solidly intact. A grade in the B range will be given to efforts that exhibit all of the basic ideas or information asked for plus they must be well organized and well written.
Cs = Main ideas fairly well intact. A grade in the C range will be given to efforts that exhibit a solid majority of the basic ideas or information and fair organization of the material.
Ds = Many of the main ideas are missing or vaguely stated. A grade in the D range will be given to efforts that are missing a great deal of the basic ideas and information and are not particularly well organized.
Fs = Main ideas virtually completely missing. A grade of F will be given to efforts that are missing all or most of the basic ideas and information and are not particularly well organized.Core Course Topics
- History & Evolution: Development of corrections, from early corporal punishment to modern incarceration.
- Sentencing & Punishment: Ideologies of punishment (deterrence, rehabilitation, retribution), goals of sentencing, and capital punishment.
- Correctional Systems: Functions of local jails, state and federal prison systems, and juvenile justice.
- Community Corrections: Probation, parole, diversion programs, and intermediate sanctions (e.g., electronic monitoring, community courts).
- Inmate Life & Management: Classification, treatment programs, medical/mental health issues, and prison subculture.
- Issues in Corrections: Racial, gender, and age-related issues, privatization, and technology in corrections.
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