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This is the final paper in my unit, it carries with it over 40% of the total grade, i'd like you to be careful with it, every detail should be exhaustively covered, the depth in terms of delivery should be graduate level, no grammatical errors, take time and proofread all the details, incitation and reference should be consistent with APA7 format, and importantly, avoid plagiarism - and refer to other details on the rubric *SOC Gangs 10pages* Final Paper GuidelinesThe final paper is your partial demonstration of completion of course objectives. Each objective can serve as a section of your paper. However, if you desire, you may select another format but each objective should be clearly addressed in your final synthesis paper. Your paper should be 10 pages (excluding title page, abstract, and references) in length, double-spaced, and in APA format. Length is not as important as quality, however you cannot address the issues in the depth required in less than two pages per objective, after editing. Remember it is a synthesis and as such should make minimal use of adjectives and adverbs. Course Objectives: By successfully completing the learning activities of the course, you should be able to: 1. Explain the current status, historical growth, and projected trends of gang membership in the United States and locally. (1–2 pages) 2. Describe current research on gang formation and the implications for society and community, local and national. 3. Identify and classify the types of gangs common in various geographical or societal communities and their effect on social, educational, and criminal justice systems, including social service and health providers, police, courts, and schools. And the problems encountered in classification. 4. Assess various approaches, programs, and policies for responding to gang formation and activities. 5. Synthesize relevant issues in gang formation and functioning and create recommendations for community response. Final Paper Outline I. Opening position statement: A brief statement of your view of the current state of gangs and gang membership in the US. (refer to course objectives) A. Identification of research or projects (3-6) that have offered the most relevant information into gang formation and gang functioning. Select the research from the text or your research that appears to provide the most beneficial information to understanding gang formation, behavior and activities. 1. Identify the research, its purpose and findings 2. How it contributed to knowledge about gangs B. Learning gained, and why it is important II. Table of Contents (major topics or issues to be addressed (Can be course objectives) A. Identification of the topics to be addressed, including your area of personal interest; also indicate at least 3 points to be covered (under each topic) B. Include citations and references. III. Summation and Recommendations A. Brief statement of your points that support your position statement. B. Your recommendations of policies, strategies and programs that address gangs and gang membership for a long-term positive community effect. 1. Focus: which type (street gangs for social, criminal or economic reasons) and aspect of gang program or policy: intervention, prevention, community or correctional efforts 2. Purpose of that policy, strategy or program: its reason for existence 3. At least 3-4 desired outcomes (specific and measurable or observable) 4. How will success be measured? IV. Bibliography/References There must be a reference section of the final paper, using the APA citation format. If you do not know what the APA citation format is, then look at your textbooks and see how these authors cite the works on which they relied to write their documents. Check the links about APA style below. If you still are confused, visit a library and ask a reference librarian to show you an APA citation style document. Rubric: Assessment Rubric: This is the form that will be used to grade the assignment. Standard Developing (0-12) Accomplished (13-17) Exemplary (18-20) Score Relevance of Results Relevance of the research to this particular assignment is not clear or links to assignments are not clearly identified Little or No evidence of “digging” Only one or two sources Interview questions and responses not identified Research results are relevant to the topic. Indicates breadth of research Findings identified clearly Interview questions and answers included Linkages between data and assignment are clearly stated Sources include interviews and online sources Results are highly relevant provide evidence of a broad search including organizations, academic journals, and educational and commercial sites, clearly stated. Clear evidence of digging References are provided for sources, appropriately cited. Clarity of presentation Process is not clearly delineated; repetition is not possible Report wanders. Key points not identified Data is presented with explanation or interpretation. References not included or inappropriately cited Report lacks organization Report has spelling or grammatical errors Process reporting allows easy replication; results and clearly and concisely stated. Report is organized, data is organized and interpreted indicating trends Terms changed and logic of search is evident. Internet cites include url and examples of data or information Interview data is identified by name, title and date Research findings organized and integrated; appropriately cited Analysis of data and trends are clearly stated; citations are evident and correct Statement of facts are supported by data or relevant examples Th