PSYC/SOCI 14 Final Paper Instructions Students Will Write

PSYC/SOCI 14 Final Paper Instructions Students will Write A 3-5 Page Pap

Students will write a 3-5 page paper focused on exploring the pros and cons to drug decriminalization, while incorporating concepts from the lectures, discussions, textbook readings, and at least two journal articles. Watch the following videos and read the listed articles supporting both sides of the drug decriminalization argument. Videos are: Why we need to end the War on Drugs – Ethan Nadelmann; Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong – Johann Hari; A better way to win the war on drugs – Bart de Koning; Russell Brand’s press conference in Vienna with the Support. Don’t Punish Campaign; 2017 Global Day of Action – Support. Don’t Punish. Academic articles include: Drugs: More or Fewer Controls?, Decriminalization without larger moral purpose would fail, Decriminalisation of drugs would liberate our streets, Four points of drug decriminalization, A paradox in overcriminalization, A content analysis of the drug legalization debate, Misdemeanor decriminalization.

Please follow these guidelines for your paper:

  • APA Title Page
  • No abstract needed
  • Use headers and subheadings
  • APA format reference page
  • The final paper should be 3-5 pages (excluding Title and Reference pages) in APA format.
  • Review the grading criteria grid before beginning.
  • Respond to all prompts with correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure.
  • Include an introduction, body, and conclusion with logical organization.
  • Cite references appropriately; avoid simply regurgitating information.
  • Use at least two academic journal articles
  • Format everything using semantic HTML elements for clarity and SEO.

Suggested Paper Headings

Introduction to Drug Decriminalization: Present your overview and thesis.

History of Drug Laws in the United States: Discuss background, including international comparisons if relevant. Cite historical sources.

Benefits of the War on Drugs: Examine research, videos, textbooks on successful aspects or perceived benefits.

Negative Consequences of Criminalizing Drugs and Users: Analyze the impact, including research on societal, legal, and health effects, and include examples from countries or states that have decriminalized drugs.

Personal Response: Share your own perspective on whether drugs should be decriminalized, supported by your analysis and research.

References

  • Include properly formatted APA references for all sources cited in the paper, including journal articles, videos, and textbooks.

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