Types of Reports

RESEARCH PAPER: TYPES OF REPORTS ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

OVERVIEW

For this Research Paper: Types of Reports Assignment, you will prepare a research paper.

Thus far, in the course, you have learned about the various reports (Traffic Crashes,

Misdemeanor Crimes, Felony Crimes and Domestic Violence Crimes). The purpose of this

Research Paper: Types of Reports Assignment is to familiarize you with the use of differing

reports and the information that may be necessary to complete such reports.

In this Research Paper: Types of Reports Assignment, you should discuss the various types of

reports, previously discussed, that might be required as a law enforcement officer. In doing so,

please provide depth in discussing the types of reports (Traffic Crashes, Misdemeanor Crimes,

Felony Crimes and Domestic Violence Crimes), the information that might be required to

complete those reports, the reasons for completing those reports, the necessity of ensuring

accuracy in reporting and the audience that might view these reports.

INSTRUCTIONS

The Research Paper: Types of Reports Assignment must include the following elements:

Title Page;

Introduction;

Body (including an Introduction, Body Paragraphs/Argument Section, and Conclusion);

and

Reference Page

All components of the Research Paper: Types of Reports Assignment must be written using

current APA formatting and must specifically focus upon and discuss the topics listed above.

The title page must use proper formatting as set by the APA style guide. The Introduction must

be between 150250 words and provide a clear summary of the paper.

The body of the Research Paper: Types of Reports Assignment must be comprised of 46

pages of content. The Title Page and Reference Page are not included in the page count. The

introduction must include background information on the topics discussed, a well-written thesis

statement, and a preview of points. The body must thoroughly discuss the elements listed, to

include the information that might be required to complete those reports, the reasons for

completing those reports, the necessity of ensuring accuracy in reporting and the audience that

might view these reports.

The Reference Page must include at least 3 scholarly/industry sources published within the last

five years. The sources must be cited both in the body of the paper as well as in the Reference

Page. Biblical references do not count toward the citation requirement.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.