1. Mid-Term Paper Review CJ212 Crime Prevention

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3. Mid-Term Project

4. The Mid-Term Detailed Critique of an existing crime prevention program. A description of the program, its philosophy and goals An existing literature review of the program -- recent research done on the program and the subject

5. Mid-Term (Continue) The strengths and weaknesses of the program The program’s results

6. What is a critique?

7. What are some programs that you might critique?

8. Neighborhood Watch

9. One of the oldest crime prevention programs Started out handing out information on how to prevent burglaries. Moved to get the community involved in their community and prevent crime

10. D.A.R.E.

11. What is the Lion’s Name

12. Citizens on Patrol (COP)

13. The C.O.P. Program, standing for “Citizens Observer Patrol”, is designed to assist deputies in combating crime throughout the county. COP volunteers patrol the unincorporated areas of the county (and incorporated areas served by the Sheriff) in specially marked Sheriff Office vehicles. They help deter crime and act as an extra set of eyes and ears for the law enforcement community. COP volunteers work in uniform and have specialized training but they do not carry firearms and have no police powers.

14. School Resource Officers

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17. Where can you assistance with your writing papers?

18. The Kaplan Writing Center

19. Where can you access databases like ProQuest for your papers?

20. Library via the Class Page

21. How many pages must this assignment be?

22. FIVE

23. How many references must this paper have?

25. Does our textbook count as one of the 5 references?

26. NO

27. How many references can be from a website?

28. ONE

29. Where can you find a sample APA paper?

30. Does your paper need a title page?

31. YES Title of Paper Student’s Name Kaplan University

32. Do you need a header?

33. Header The title of the paper Followed by 5 spaces The page number (Number only) Let WORD format it for you, it should appear to be in “ghost” font.

34. Does the paper need a reference page?

35. YES The references should be in alphabetical order Hanging Indention Let WORD format it for you Separate page What should be at the top of the page?

36. What documents should you look at before you complete your paper?

37. When is the Mid-Term due?

38. November 17, 2009 Tuesday

39. Is it a good idea to wait until November 17 th to start or to send the paper in? Why?

40. Will I accept the final assignment past the due date?

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42. Any Questions?