i need a continuation of the paper please

Hi.

this is the instruction for this weeks assignment. I also added my instructors comments about the one that was due last Sunday, below (at the very end). Also attached the last paper for you.

Write a short paper (3-5 pages) applying skills learned from Modules 1-4 in order to identify and describe the past literature conducted on your chosen research topic that you will need to complete your final research proposal.

In this paper, you should provide some empirical justification for why your topic is important to study and identify and review the major studies previously conducted to examine the topic in the past. When writing the literature review, keep in mind that you do not want to summarize each study, but integrate the common ideas, topics, and results.

Your Literature Review Paper should be 3-5 pages long, and it should include all of the following topics:

  1. Justification for why your topic is important to study.
  2. Identify and review the past major studies previously conducted on your chosen topic.
  3. Identify the methodological strengths and weaknesses of these studies.
  4. A minimum of 6 references that come exclusively from peer-reviewed journals, scholarly books, and governmental records or reports.
  5. Anything else that you feel is appropriate to defending your position.

All of these assignments should be typed; double-spaced; with 12-point Times New Roman, Calibri, or Arial font; and with one-inch margins. Use a formal writing tone that reflects a thoughtful synthesis of the many principles covered in the course, and that exhibits a high level of professionalism. You need a strong thesis, clear organization, lucid points, a formal tone, conventional use of language, and formatting in the APA style.

3. Literature Review Paper

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompletion

5.0 pts

Proficient

Paper fully addresses all required subjects in the instructions.

2.5 pts

Competent

One required subject from the instructions was missing or was not fully addressed.

0.0 pts

No Credit

Two or more required subjects from the instructions were missing or were not fully addressed.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelevance

5.0 pts

Proficient

Topic chosen is relevant, appropriate to the course, and sufficient in scope.

2.5 pts

Competent

Topic is somewhat inappropriate to the course, AND/OR is somewhat too wide or too narrow in scope.

0.0 pts

No Credit

Topic is not relevant or appropriate to the course AND/OR is extremely wide or extremely narrow in scope.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis

5.0 pts

Proficient

Paper demonstrates clear, logical thinking, supported by evidence.

2.5 pts

Competent

One or two places in the paper were unclear or not based in logic and evidence.

0.0 pts

No Credit

Three or more places in the paper were unclear or not based in logic and evidence.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength

2.5 pts

Proficient

Paper is 3-5 pages long.

1.25 pts

Competent

Paper is 1-2 or 6-7 pages long

0.0 pts

No Credit

Paper is less than one page long, or more than seven pages.

2.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLanguage Mechanics

5.0 pts

Proficient

Conventional, correct language mechanics were used, with no more than two mistakes in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.

2.5 pts

Competent

Three to five language mechanical errors were made.

0.0 pts

No Credit

Six or more language mechanical errors were made.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting

2.5 pts

Proficient

Paper meets all formatting requirements (double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins, and proper title)

1.25 pts

Competent

Paper has one formatting mistake.

0.0 pts

No Credit

Paper has two or more formatting mistakes.

2.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences

5.0 pts

Proficient

Paper covers at least 6 references from high-quality, academic or governmental sources.

2.5 pts

Competent

Paper covers only 5 references from high-quality, academic or governmental sources.

0.0 pts

No Credit

Paper covers 4 or fewer references from high-quality, academic or governmental sources.

5.0 pts

Total Points: 30.0

Comments from my instructor about the last paper that was due last week.

Comments:

Your paper was well written. However, your topic seems to be difficult for you to write about. I really suggest that you pick a simpler topic if possible. I was quite confused about your experimental approach while reading this paper. You mention recidivism, which led me to believe that you would be looking at actual offenders and recidivism. For example, comparing the recidivism of a group of inmates that went through community corrections and a group of inmates that went through the traditional process/did not participate in community corrections. However, you then discuss interviewing people. Who exactly would you be interviewing? I would assume that you could obtain recidivism data from public records. Also, you don’t define community corrections or tell me what it entails. Remember, you are writing this paper as if this person has no knowledge of research methods or your topic of choice. There are many community corrections programs being used. For example, there is family therapy and programs for the mentally ill. The best approach would be to pick a specific community corrections program and look at the effectiveness rather than looking at community corrections overall. This would make the study even more complicated. I really hope you take my notes into consideration before completing your next assignment. Please email me if you have any questions. Good job!

Thank you.