The correlation of illegal drugs and various crimes associated with them has bee

The correlation of illegal drugs and various crimes associated with them has been a recent topic of debate. Some of the more popular topics include; the legalization of marijuana in various states in the United States, or the transportation of illegal drugs across the southern U.S. border.
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Select one of these topics of debate, or a topic similar to these. In a 2-3 page paper, describe the relationship between drug possession and/or abuse, and how this may relate to additional criminal activity. Support this discussion through the incorporation of at least three scholarly resources. What type of associated criminal offenses are common with drug offenders? Explain how this relationship impacts the law enforcement response when dealing with suspected drug offenders?
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Quality of content and information
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As a whole, content of paper is relevant and fully addresses the topic or question posed in the assignment – 5
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Student identifies topic of debate – 2
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Paper adequately demonstrates the student’s knowledge, and understanding of the correlation between drug abuse and other criminal activity through the incorporation of 3 scholarly sources – 10
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Paper discusses types of associated criminal offenses with drug offenders – 5
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Paper discusses how the relationship impacts law enforcement response – 10
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Grammar, writing mechanics, punctuation, student voice
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Writing is well constructed with few or no structural or typographical errors
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No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors, or sentence fragments
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Paragraphs are of appropriate length, proper spacing and paragraph indents. Student writing has clear connections and transitions between ideas and concepts
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Paper is written in appropriate formal academic style, length and tone – 5
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Appropriate format and citation
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Format is appropriate for the assignment, including APA format with proper title page – 3