Use the concepts in your learning from the class to describe current theories related to ethics within the field of criminal justice. Your paper should address the following:
- Explain each of the following regarding public corruption:
- individual explanations
- organizational explanations
- societal explanations
- Provide examples of each theory in the areas of literature, art, culture, music, or film that would suggest approval or disapproval of the theory. For example, briefly discuss a movie that includes racial or gender equity issues as a form of individual or organizational corruption and explain how the conduct is viewed and interpreted. Another option would be to discuss a novel that examines the issue that you have read and presents relevance. Be sure to cite the source of the example(s) in your references pages.
- Include a suggestion on how to reduce/eliminate each type of corruption listed above and explain why it would work. This suggestion should be evidence-based, meaning that the solution is one that is recognized within the larger law enforcement or criminal justice field. Opinions are also acceptable, but they should also be academically supported.
Use at least two credible outside research sources (at a minimum), including academic journals, to support your view. The paper should be 3–5 pages, excluding title page and reference page.
In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:
- Your submission should include a title page and reference page in 10- to 12-point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable).
- Standard 1” margins should be utilized.
- Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained.
- Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
- Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified as well as original and insightful.
- Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
- Appropriate citation style should be followed.
You should also make sure to:
- Include a title page with full name, class name, section number, and date.
- Include introductory and concluding paragraphs and demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.
- Use examples to support your discussion.
- List all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cite them within the body of your paper using APA format and citation style. For more information on APA guidelines, visit Academic Tools.