Presentation Part I

Slide 1: Title Slide

• Presentation title
• Your name
• Course (CRJ 450), semester (W26)

Slide 2: Introduction & Thesis/Research Question

• Clearly explain the criminal justice problem
• Your central thesis/research question (problem-focused argument)
• Why policy intervention is necessary (you do not need a policy yet)

Slide 3: Background & Historical Context

• Explain how the problem originated
• Identify major developments that shaped the issue
• Highlight any critical incidents or turning points
• Connect history to why the problem persists today

Slide 4: Scope of the Problem

• Use empirical evidence (the literature) to show the problem is real and widespread
• Emphasize scale and growth (or persistence) (local/state/national)
• Explain why this is policy relevant, not an isolated issue

Slide 5: Who Is Affected & How

• Identify who is most impacted
• Explain social, economic, or legal consequences
• Highlight inequities or disparities supported by research

Slide 6: Causes & Policy Failures

• Explain why current policies are ineffective or insufficient
• Discuss structural, legal, or systemic causes
• Reference scholarly debates or disagreements in the literature

Slide 7: Ethical Issues & Ongoing Debates

• Address ethical and philosophical considerations
• Discuss tensions (e.g., public safety vs. civil rights)
• Show that the issue is complex and contested

Slide 8: Conclusion & Transition

• Key takeaways
• Reinforce why this is a serious policy problem
• Explain how this literature review sets up a focused policy question
• Briefly note that Part II will propose a research-supported policy alternative

References Slide (No narration required)

Slide content:

• At least 6 scholarly sources
• APA, ASA, or another consistent format

Presentation Tips

• Keep slides visual and minimal
• Do not include personal opinions
• Cite studies verbally when relevant (Research by Smith et al. (2022) shows…)

Use the Policy Paper for the PowerPoint