The position paper will be scholarly research concerning gangs or threat groups and the community. Your assignment is to prepare a 5-7 page paper summarizing one issue that deals with gangs or threat groups. Your paper should be no less than 5 pages of content with in text citations and academic research. Ideals for a flow of the paper is to introduce your group. talk about it founding and history, its current status and preferred criminal structure and business model, recruitment efforts, and what you have learned about the gang. Some examples for your paper include: Definition and Measurement Issues Risk Factors for Gang Participation Theoretical Explanations for Gang Participation Gender Differences and Gang Behavior Ethnic Differences and Gang Behavior Gangs, Drugs, and Violence Threat Groups and Militia Movements Prison Gangs and Security Gangs and the Community Gangs and Schools Prevention and Intervention Strategies Probation or Parole Gang Supervision Emerging Threat Groups Do not simply describe the subject of your paper. The paper can include some description, but should also analyze, ask why? discuss consequences and effects, make an argument supported by evidence and reasoning, and/or otherwise demonstrate thoughtful analysis of your chosen subject — analysis that shows your thinking on the subject and does not merely repeat what the sources tell you. The strongest papers generally draw from the descriptions and analyses of various sources and then proceed to present their own coherent argument and conclusions on the subject – conclusions supported by evidence and reasoning. As noted above, the research paper can be approached in several ways. The following are guidelines for organizing material into a cohesive paper. Students can write a paper, which provides a brief background of the topic, a review of the research that has been conducted, the consequences or effects of the issue/topic, offer a meaningful argument or resolution based on the evidence, and provide thoughtful recommendations for future directions. Students may choose one of the above topics and narrow their focus by identifying and describing a particular trend or pattern found in the literature. Moreover, students may narrow their focus by examining an issue across gender, race, or ethnic considerations or local issues. Students may argue a position on a particular issue or topic. Position papers typically begin with a question, and ask for an assessment of various points of view on the question and a resolution based on an assessment of all available evidence. I require every essay assigned to be 5-7 pages (NO MORE OR LESS) in length, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman, one inch margins all around, cover page, reference page, and pages numbered as well. I will return your work and record a 0 for the assignment if you havent taken the time to do simple things like proofreading, spellchecking, and following directions given for the assignment that I have requested. I will only accept essays through CANVAS); not in the division office, and not pushed under my office door. They must be on time or you must have documentation stating why it is late. Any outside research must be referenced in APA style. Late papers will be docked ONE letter grade for each day late. A grading rubric for take home essays will be provided. Excellent: Opening paragraph defines purpose of essay clearly and succinctly, allows the reader to predict what follows and establishes a clear theme for essay. Paragraphs begin and end with transitions and focus on single concept or idea. Body of essay develops on the opening theme in a coherent and logical progression of ideas that facilitates the readers understanding and maintains the readers interest. Arguments and conclusions are internally consistent and always supported with evidence or logic. Writer makes frequent and effective use of examples to support his/her underlying argument. Closing paragraph sums up writers points and links back to opening. Overall the essay reflects conscious use of structure and organization, which facilitates the readers understanding. Above were the instructions from my professor. I know it is a bit confusing. However, my paper is about my local gang the Broderick Boys a sub gang from Nuestra famillia. Much of the information can be found online. The paper is actually due on the 19th of this month not the 20th. If you could include alot of information that relates to gangs and analyze their criminal activity.
