First, the overall content of the paper is up to you.  You will have to complete part b, but I am much looser on how you decide to present your topic.  I provided part “a” as an example of what the typical paper structure is.  Keep in mind that it can not only be race/ethnicity and CJ. system, but also the: a) racial/ethnic analysis of a CJ-based law, policy, or punishment, b) the role of politics, media, public opinion, etc., or c) a more general topic such as the IAT testing, privilege, etc. — as it relates to the CJ system. 

a) choose one “race” or ethnicity and present it with regards to one aspect of the criminal justice system — providing the background of the relationship (statistics, journal article research, etc.).  For example, the police, the courts, juries, sentencing, the death penalty, juveniles, or any “race” or ethnic specific phenomenon (e.g. the semi-sovereignty of Native Americans).  You can also choose a particular crime or criminal phenomenon.  Also, do not hesitate to include “Whiteness” as your group.  The most important suggestion that can be made is to be specific — for example, do not just choose sentencing — choose one type of sentencing. The paper should be “researched” — including traditional and non-traditional resources with a background on the subject, statistics and other documentation to support your topic, and a social/policy suggestion for your topic.

b) Present a policy that you believe would improve the “problem” that is presented in section one (when I use the term “policy”, it does not necessarily have to be a formal, legal policy.  It can certainly be a social, cultural, or even “revolutionary” change).  Make sure it is specific and realistic. In this section, you have to have at least one scholarly journal citation that demonstrates that your policy is in line with someone’s research.  Also, present the (basic) steps that you would take in order to implement the policy suggestion.  In addition, present one major flaw or critique of your policy.
Your paper must be:

1. Typed
2. Double-Spaced, with numbered pages and traditional margins
3. Sizes 12 font (with the exception of courier font)
4. 8-10 pages
5. Late papers will receive a full grade deduction.  No papers are going to be accepted after May 10th @ midnight.
6. You may turn in your paper early with NO penalty.
7. You must have at least eight traditional sources (you can have more) that come from books, journals, etc. You must also have more traditional sources than non-traditional sources.  NO WIKIPEDIA, ABOUT.com, etc!!!! The Color of Justice book can count as one of the sources, if necessary.
8. YOU MUST CITE YOUR SOURCES– BOTH IN-TEXT AND IN A REFERENCE PAGE!!!!! (APA/MLA format)
9. You must have a title page that includes:

Your Name
Course
Instructors Name
Due Date
Title of the Paper
(in no specific order)