Mental Health in the Criminal Justice System

Topic: Mental Health in the Criminal Justice System

Paper details:

 

Follow this outline for your review:

 

 

  1. Introduction

 

In the introduction you should:

 

  1. define or identify the general topic, issue, or area of concern

 

  1. point out overall trends in what has already been published

 

  1. establish your point of view for reviewing the literature [Include your

research question!]

  1. indicate the organization of the review

 

 

 

  1. Body

 

In the body you should:

 

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  1. group research studies and other relevant literature according to a common

theme [for example, you may find prevailing theories and/or practices

involved with your research; you can use these as thematic sections for the

body of your literature review]

 

  1. summarize each item of the literature appropriately according to its

significance

 

  1. compare and evaluate each item of the literature

 

  1. provide topic sentences at the beginning of paragraphs and summary

sentences at the end of sections to help the reader understand what the main

issues are

 

III. Conclusion

In the conclusion you should:

 

  1. summarize the literature maintaining the focus presented in the introduction

 

  1. evaluate the current “state of the art” [or state of the topic that represents your

research question] [by] pointing out gaps in the literature, inconsistencies and

issues that are important for future study

 

  1. conclude by giving some insight into the relationship between your topic and

a larger area of study or area of professional practice

 

 

The following elements are required for your literature review:

  • Your literature review must be 5-7 pages in length, double spaced (not including

your references or works cited list), using a 12-point, Times New Roman font

 

  • Include a References list (APA format) at the end of your literature review

 

  • The References list should be on a separate page following the literature review
  • Refer to the style guide in the LBSU302 Libguide for how to incorporate in-text or

parenthetical citations throughout the body of your literature review and for

formatting the citations in your references or works cited list properly