Background and Significance
How has police brutality changed over the years?
In your essay of at least 4 pages, complete the following:
- Describe the purpose of your research.
- Discuss the rationale for your research and why it is worth the effort.
- Explain any major challenges or problems that you may encounter in your research.
- Summarize at least three major scholarly studies that will support your research.
- Defend any limitations and boundaries for your research.
The Background and Significance Paper
- Must be at least 4 double-spaced pages (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style
- Must include a separate title page with the following:
- Title of paper
- Student’s name
- Course name and number
- Instructor’s name
- Date submitted
- Must use at least 4 appropriate sources.
- Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Citing Within Your Paper .
- Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement .
- Must include a conclusion that summarizes the main points and restates the thesis.
- Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style
