15-20 page (not counting the cover, abstract and reference page) research paper in proper APA format
- Topic: Police Use of Body Cameras
ID Problem:
Law enforcement trust among the population has wilted because of the issues revolving around the question of police accountability and the absence of transparency in police confrontations.
ID Solution:
The expansion of the use of body-worn cameras and the adoption of clear policies that will hold officers accountable and transparent regarding their interactions with the population.
Thesis Statement (one clear sentence):
Enhanced body-worn camera deployment and introducing effective policies on transparency and accountability are some of the measures that will contribute to improving police accountability and bolstering the level of trust among citizens.
Formatting
Use Times New Roman, 12 pt font (or another APA-approved font). Double-space the entire paper, including references. Set 1-inch margins on all sides. Indent the first line of each paragraph ½ inch. Align text to the left (do not justify). Title Page
Include: Title of Paper, Student Name, Course Title, School Affiliation, Instructor’s Name, and Date. Center all text on the page. Headings
Use APA heading levels to organize sections (bold, centered, or flush left depending on level). Keep headings concise and consistent. In-Text Citations
Cite all paraphrased ideas with author(s) and year (e.g., Smith, 2022). For three or more authors, use et al. after the first author’s last name (e.g., Jones et al., 2021). Include page or paragraph numbers for any direct quotes (though paraphrasing is preferred). References Page
Title the page References (bold and centered). Use a hanging indent for each entry. Alphabetize by the first author’s last name. Italicize journal and book titles. Include DOI for journal articles whenever available; if none, provide the publisher’s homepage URL. Style Notes
Write in the third person and in the past tense. Do not use “I,” “me,” or “my.” Avoid direct quotes unless approved; paraphrase and cite instead. Use bias-free, professional language.