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.