Students will write a 4 page paper (12-point Times New Roman, double-spaced, not including title or reference pages) regarding one of several prison-related issues we have covered in the course. Students should: 1) define the problem(s); 2) state the prevalence of the issue(s); 3) identify the importance of the issue(s); 4) discuss current resolutions for the issue(s); and 5)provide future implications. Students should be sure that papers have an introduction (ending with a thesis statement), body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Papers should be properly cited in APA format. .
All applicants go through a series of tests that check their level of English and knowledge of formatting styles. The applicant is also required to present a sample of writing to the Evaluation Department. If you wish to find out more about the procedure, check out the whole process.