You are to analyze 8+ research articles on the topic of if juvenile reform progr

You are to analyze 8+ research articles on the topic of if juvenile reform programs work and write
a roughly 4 to 6 page summary of the general themes of these articles. A reference sheet listing the
articles should also be included (this does not count toward your page limit). This brief summary
should serve as the background/foundation for your capstone project. The typed summary should
adhere to a standard academic format, like APA. See the attached rubric. Example literature reviews
can be found in the lecture materials folder.
Focus of paper is on juvenile intervention/diversion programs and their
effectiveness; if juvenile reform programs work
Checklist:
___ 8 or more peer-reviewed academic sources (other sources can be include but do not count
toward this requirement)
___ reference list attached
___ roughly 4-6 pages, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman (reference list does not count
toward limit)
___ consistent, formal, academic format (APA, MLA, etc.)
___ brief introduction to topic under study
___ identifies themes between articles
___ analyzes limitations of prior research
___ explains current state of knowledge (“what we know”) about topic based on past body of
research
___ does NOT simply narrate source by source