CRJ 321 Criminal Paper Topic Instructions Reflect on criminal procedural law as you know it. Is there something you think is particularly good or bad? You may be thinking of policies you know of that are working very well, that are unsuccessful, or that are successful but potentially come at a higher cost than you think is necessary. You may be thinking about a line of thought inside or about criminal law is good or bad. Whatever the topic you choose, you should be able to make a clear argument in support or against it. It is not enough to simply regurgitate the textbook; you should try to make your own argument. You are perfectly free to disagree with your instructor, your textbook, or your classmates, so long as you support your arguments with logic and evidence. Provide a thorough description and background of the topic you selected. Build on prior research to explain the history and any relevant boundary changes that have occurred. Perform an Internet and library search for a minimum of 5 reputable sources the majority of which should be peer-reviewed, academic, scholarly resources. Articulate a clear, well-developed argument which is supported by evidence either for or against the topic you selected. Be sure to consider and rebut counterarguments while presenting your viewpoint. Purpose The paper has several purposes. • First, it should demonstrate the technical skill of your writing. Grammar, syntax, usage, spelling, and composition will be weighted substantially. • Second, your paper should demonstrate understanding of the subject matter of this course. Your discussion and arguments should reflect that you have read the textbook and should be supported by evidence and clear citations to authoritative sources. • Third, your paper should demonstrate reasoned analysis and critical thinking. You should support your thesis with reasoned arguments and recognize and rebut potential counterarguments. An excellent paper will have well-developed arguments supported by evidence. It will cite a minimum of 5 quality sources to support its analysis. It will also have no (or very few) technical or formatting errors and will be turned in on time. An aspiring paper will have clear arguments that are usually supported by evidence or logic. It will cite sources, but some may not be quality sources. It may contain some grammatical or technical mistakes. It will be turned in on time. An unsatisfactory paper will contain little or no analysis. It will not support its claims with evidence, logic, or citations to credible sources. It may also obvious technical errors. It will show signs of having been completed at the last minute and may even have been handed in late. Topic-Miranda Rights Miranda rights also known as “Mirandizing” stems from the 1966 case of Miranda v. Arizona. Ernesto Miranda appealed his case and the Supreme Court ruled that if police do not inform people they arrest of certain constitutional rights, including the 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination, the information obtained from them, may not be admissible. (Miranda v. Arizona, 1966). The topic of Miranda Rights seems to be a very controversial subject. I would like to explore the history behind the case that has lead to its importance today, along with what can happen when these rights are not presented to someone who is being arrested.

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