Essay Topics
Topic 1: Prostitution
and Criminal Justice in Canada
1) Choose a thesis dealing with
an angle or problem related to prostitution and criminal justice in Canada.
This will be your thesis.
2) Define prostitution in Canada.
Define all crimes related to prostitution in Canada.
3) Analyze these definitions.
4) Analyze which Criminal
Justice model predominates in the criminalization of prostitution-related
offenses.
5) Find two Criminal Justice
cases that support or deal with your problem.
6) Cite every idea that is not
yours. Cite every paragraph where you do not use your own language.
7) Show me an outline of your
paper for feedback by the first class in January. The outline should have the
main question to be addressed in the essay, a comprehensive and annotated list
of sources which should include journal articles, books, and studies,
government documents, and/or legislation.
8) You are encouraged to
discuss your essay at any stage with the instructor.
9) While writing your essay,
please bear in mind the evaluation criteria, particularly the requirement that
the essay must make reference to class discussions and activities.
Topic 2: Hate
Crimes in Canada
1) Choose a thesis dealing with
an angle or problem related to hate crimes in Canada. This will be your thesis.
2) Define hate crimes.
3) Analyze these definitions.
4) Analyze which Criminal
Justice model predominates in the criminalization of hate crimes.
5) Find two Criminal Justice
cases that support or deal with your problem.
6) Cite every idea that is not
yours. Cite every paragraph where you do not use your own language.
7) Show me an outline of your
paper for feedback by the first class in January. The outline should have the
main question to be addressed in the essay, a comprehensive and annotated list
of sources which should include journal articles, books, and studies, government
documents, and/or legislation.
8) You are encouraged to
discuss your essay at any stage with the instructor.
9) While writing your essay,
please bear in mind the evaluation criteria, particularly the requirement that
the essay must make reference to class discussions and activities.