Fargo Crime Report

Overview

To complete this assignment, you must complete the assigned textbook reading and review module resources. This short paper is similar to a literature review.

Prompt

Prepare a detailed short paper that thoroughly addresses the following:

• Analyze the article and identify the major factors that contributed to such a prominent crime trend within Fargo Police Departments jurisdiction.
• What research method would you employ to work toward a solution to alleviate the problem and why?
• Finally, what decision would you make to reduce the impact of crime on the surrounding community?

What to Submit

Your short paper must be a submitted as a 2- to 3-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and sources cited in APA format.

Module Two Short Paper Rubric

CriteriaExceeds Expectations (100%)Meets Expectations (90%)Partially Meets Expectations (70%)Does Not Meet Expectations (0%)ValueMajor FactorsExceeds expectations and major factors contributing to crime trend are thorough and clearly outlinedIdentifies major factors contributing to crime trendCrime factors are identified but are not the major factorsCrime factors are not identified30Research Method and SolutionExceeds expectations and research method is well defined and articulated and identifies why solution will alleviate problemProvides research method and identifies solutionResearch method or solution is not providedBoth research method and solution not provided30DecisionExceeds expectations and decision is thorough, well defined, and clearly articulatedProvides reasonable decision based on scenarioDecision is not reasonable based on scenarioDecision is not provided30Clear CommunicationExceeds expectations with an intentional use of language that promotes a thorough understandingConsistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audienceShows progress toward meeting expectations, but communication is inconsistent or ineffective in a way that negatively impacts understandingShows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication10Total:100%