This case study analysis requires you to investigate  of the rape cases that were mishandled by the Criminal Justice System in the Minnesota area.  These rape cases were part of 9 part news story put together by the Star Tribune.  You will pick one part and complete a case study/research paper.  In addition, you will also use two victim stories to reference through the case study.  Where to begin?

Start with Step 1.  You will be directed to the Star Tribune website where you will go through all 9 areas investigate.
You will pick the one area that interests you most.
Move through Step 2 and 3.
Read all the statements and watch the attached videos/podcasts for that section.
Include at least four different victim testimonials detailed under I Was Just Lost in the Dark segment. There are a total of 32 victim testimonials detailed in videos called Hear Their Story.
Examine the possible solutions and propose the most effective solutions using supporting evidence.  It is important to utilize ideas, arguments and concepts from the course and two additional academic sources.

Format
The paper length should be 2000 words (+/- 10%).
Papers must be in APA format:
In text citations are required no endnotes or footnotes. Cite outside sources and put ideas into your own words, rather than using long
Times New Roman 12, double-spaced
Title page including name, student number, date of submission, and word count Running text, structured into paragraphs and sections
Page numbering
Writing/Grammar Students that write in a clear fashion and correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes get better grades.  If it is hard to understand your paper because of proofreading errors, your grade is hurt in two ways.  First, I take off points for proofreading errors.  Secondly, when I cannot understand your argument because of these mistakes, your grade drops substantially you risk losing points if the paper is simply unreadable.  Your grade improves if you write well.

What are academic sources? This means 1) peer reviewed journal articles in a criminological or sociological journal or 2) a special topic book written by an expert in our field.  This excludes: Government reports, websites, Wikipedia, your textbook, report from a website, non-specific textbooks and/or pamphlets from an agency.  You are required to have two academic sources for your outline and term paper.  If you choose to exclude two academic sources in your term paper, you will lose thirty points in your paper.

Why is Citing Important? – If you follow these citation rules you are not in danger of committing plagiarism.  Plagiarism is reported to the appropriate authorities and you fail this class.  If you are ever in doubt about how to cite something just ask.  Do not risk your class grade CITE ALL SOURCES!

Writing Tips

Do not use contractions (dont cant Im) it makes your argument less scientific and less robust
Do not use jargon and slang always write in a professional and academic manner
Avoid using the passive voice (there has been) use active voice (there is) this really helps your writing check out this Webpage about active/passive voice – it is really helpful: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_actpass.html
Proofread your papers and have (at least two) others do so as well, you will lose points if your paper has mistakes in them this also makes it hard for the grader to understand your analysis and it GREATLY hurts your argument.
Do not write in first person

Submission
Submit by 11-15-20 by midnight
How to prepare a Case Study:
Preparing the Case Study:
Read and examine all facts thoroughly
Focus your analysis
Uncover possible solutions
Select the best solution
Writing the Case Study:
Introduction
Background
Set the scene: background information, relevant facts, and the most important issues.
Demonstrate that you have researched the problems in this case study
Alternatives
Outline possible alternatives (not necessarily all of them)
Explain why alternatives were rejected
Constraints/reasons
Why are alternatives not possible at this time?
Proposed Solution
Provide one specific and realistic solution
Explain why this solution was chosen
Support this solution with solid evidence
Concepts from class (text readings, discussions, lectures)
Outside research
Personal experience (anecdotes)
Recommendations
Determine and discuss specific strategies for accomplishing the proposed solution.
If applicable, recommend further action to resolve some of the issues
What should be done and who should do it?
The news articles can be found at this website:

http://www.startribune.com/denied-justice-series-when-rape-is-reported-and-nothing-happens-minnesota-police-sexual-assault-investigations/487400761/ (Links to an external site.)

Once you have familiarized yourself with the article, move to Step 2.
http://www.startribune.com/denied-justice-watch-survivors-tell-their-stories/483225441/ (Victim stories link)
As part of your research, watch  this video made by a former prosecutor who learned the hard way how to prosecute rape cases. > https://thoughtmaybe.com/rape-myths-on-trial/

Once you have gathered the necessary information, a draft of your analysis should include these sections:

Introduction
Identify the key problems and issues in the case study.
Formulate and include a thesis statement, summarizing the outcome of your analysis in 12 sentences.
Background
Set the scene: background information, relevant facts, and the most important issues.
Demonstrate that you have researched the problems in this case study.
Alternatives
Outline possible alternatives (not necessarily all of them)
Explain why alternatives were rejected
Constraints/reasons
Why are alternatives not possible at this time?
Proposed Solution
Provide one specific and realistic solution
Explain why this solution was chosen
Support this solution with solid evidence
Concepts from class (text readings, discussions, lectures)
Outside research
Personal experience (anecdotes)
Recommendations
Determine and discuss specific strategies for accomplishing the proposed solution.
If applicable, recommend further action to resolve some of the issues
What should be done and who should do it?