From the assignment rubric: Use a minimum of 20 sources (15 of these must be scholarly which means they are articles in peer-reviewed journals, law review articles or books from academic presses, the other 5 sources may be government documents (e.g. Court cases, Statutes, Government publications like the UCR, OJJDP Fact Sheets, the FBI Bulletin and other Government reports) or non peer reviewed professional publications like the Journal of the American Bar Association, Corrections Today or Police Chief. While you may cite the popular press (e.g. newspapers) and other “soft” sources (e.g., web pages), they do not count toward your source total. You may, of course, use more scholarly sources and less of the other as long as in total you have at least 20 different sources. You will choose your own topic, but be advised that your paper will be graded according to the following rubric and it is your responsibility to ensure that your selected topic allows you to succeed in each of the core areas identified in the rubric. Technically Sufficient. Project must meet page and source limits discussed above. You must turn in a paper copy or send me a link where I can access it electronically. Topically Appropriate. Student must select a topic that relates to their area of concentration (you must indicate on the title page what your area of concentration is). Paper must demonstrate sophisticated knowledge of your area of concentration appropriate to the Master’s level. [Note for writer: My concentration is TREATMENT & REHABILITATION.] Theory. Paper must demonstrate appropriate understanding of criminological theory. You may not do an a-theoretical project so be sure you consider theory in making a topic selection. If you can’t find an applicable theory, you need a new topic. [Note to writer: the chosen criminological theory is the General Strain Theory.] Research Literacy: Paper must demonstrate an appropriate understanding and use of relevant literature as well as methodological literacy appropriate to a practitioner. You need to identify the most salient current research as well as “classics” with continuing relevance. You need to be able to evaluate and critique the existing literature appropriately.