This is a research assessment whereby you are required to conduct research and write a paper about a criminology topic of your choice. You are expected to examine a topic in some depth and report on your findings. 
Topic: 
Crime prevention programs: What are they? Are they successful? Link one or more criminology theory to the crime prevention process.
Your individual research paper will be graded based on the following criteria:
Content — the quality and depth of research;
Style — the quality of the writing, style, citations;
Analysis — the ability to analyze and provide insight.
Writing specifics:
Marks will be deducted if a paper is under 1400 words or more than 1600 words. Title page, reference list, and any appendices are not included in your word count.
You may write in the first person.
Use APA format 7th Edition, including a list of references that should be on a page of its own at the end of the research paper. Your instructor will be very critical of improper citations and references. Access Online APA Material
Write using size 12 font, double spaced.
When supporting your argument, you must use reliable sources (academic sources, peer reviewed journals, government documents etc.). Mass media are rarely an appropriate source.