CJU 695 80 - Thesis II

  • Week 1: Section 1 – Background (Initial Submission) [unit]

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    Focus: Students will select a qualifying criminal case and establish the foundation of their thesis by drafting the Background section. This includes outlining the relevant facts, parties involved, charges, and a detailed timeline of events.

    Required Reading:

    1. APA Manual 7th Edition, Ch. 2 (“Paper Elements and Format”)
    2. APA Manual 7th Edition, Ch. 3 (“Journal Article Reporting Standards”) – Sections on writing with clarity and precision

     
    Rubric: Section 1 – Background
    Required
    Section1_Background_Rubric_With_Examples.xlsx
    Thesis Template_Master of Science in Criminology
    Required
    Thesis Template_Master of Science in Criminology.docx
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  • Week 2: Section 1 (Revision) + Section 2 – Legal Analysis (Issue & Rule Draft) [unit]

    Focus: Students will revise and strengthen Section 1 in response to feedback. They will then begin Section 2 by identifying the central legal question and presenting the governing statutes, precedents, and laws.

    Required Reading:

    1. APA Manual 7th Edition, Ch. 4 (“Writing Style and Grammar”)
    2. APA Manual 7th Edition, Ch. 8 (“Works Cited in the Text”)
    Rubric: Section 2 – Legal Analysis
    Required
    Section1_Section2_Rubric_NoGlobal.xlsx
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  • Week 3: Section 2 (Revision & Completion – Analysis & Conclusion) [unit]

    Focus: Students will revise the Issue & Rule portion of Section 2 and then complete the section by adding the Analysis and Conclusion.

    Required Reading:

    1. APA Manual 7th Edition, Ch. 6 (“Mechanics of Style”)
    2. APA Manual 7th Edition, Ch. 8 (review citation rules for legal cases and statutes)
    Rubric_Part A Section 2 Revision (Issue & Rule)
    Required
    Rubric_Part A Section 2 Revision (Issue & Rule).xlsx
    Rubric_Part B Section 2 Completion (Analysis & Conclusion)
    Required
    Rubric_Part B Section 2 Completion (Analysis & Conclusion).xlsx
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  • Week 4: Section 3 – Criminological Theories (Initial Submission) [unit]

    Focus: Students will draft Section 3 by applying criminological theories to the case, comparing legal proceedings with media coverage, and identifying relevant statutes or principles.

    Required Reading:

    1. APA Manual 7th Edition, Ch. 2 (review structure and heading levels)
    2. APA Manual 7th Edition, Ch. 9 (“Reference List”)
    Rubric: Section 3 – Criminological Theories
    Required
    Section3_Criminological_Theories_Rubric.xlsx
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  • Week 5: Section 3 (Revision) + Section 4 – Policy & Practice Implications (Initial Submission) [unit]

    Focus: Students will revise Section 3 based on feedback, then draft Section 4 by identifying policy gaps, analyzing law enforcement or corrections practices, and providing recommendations for reform.

    Required Reading:

    1. APA Manual 7th Edition, Ch. 4 (review writing concisely)
    2. APA Manual 7th Edition, Ch. 10 (“Reference Examples”) – focus on legal and government documents
    Rubric_Revise_Section3_Criminological_Theories
    Required
    Rubric_Revise_Section3_Criminological_Theories.xlsx
    Section4_Policy_Practice_Implications_Rubric
    Required
    Section4_Policy_Practice_Implications_Rubric.xlsx
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  • Week 6: Section 4 (Revision) + Thesis Integration [unit]

    Focus: Students will finalize Section 4 and begin integrating all sections into a single manuscript. This week emphasizes revision, transitions, and consistency in APA formatting.

    Required Reading:

    1. APA Manual 7th Edition, Ch. 2 (review final paper structure, including title page, abstract, reference list)
    2. APA Manual 7th Edition, Ch. 11 (“Publication Process”) – focus on revision and self-review strategies
    Rubric: Section4_Policy_Practice_Implications_Revisions
    Required
    Section4_Policy_Practice_Implications_Revision_Rubric.xlsx
    Rubric: Full_Draft_Integration
    Required
    Full_Draft_Integration_Rubric.xlsx
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  • Week 7: Final Thesis Submission + Reflection [unit]

    Focus: Students will finalize and submit their complete thesis, incorporating all revisions. They will also reflect on what they learned from analyzing the case.
    Rubric: Final Integration & Submission
    Required
    Final_Integration_Submission_Rubric.xlsx
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  • Course Syllabus

    CJU 695_Course Syllabus_Fall Session 2
    Required
    Thesis II CJU 695 (80)_Fall Session 2 2025 Syllabus.pdf
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