CRIMINAL CODE AND FEDERAL STATUTES Research Paper / Presentation Presentation 10% 5-10 minutes PowerPoint or other Visual Aid   Research paper: (70 marks) 20%  Choose one Criminal Code Offence and research the following as it relates to that offence: Elements of the offence Defence Case Law  Penalties   Length: A minimum length of 700 words is expected and the preferred length is 1000 words

CRIMINAL CODE AND FEDERAL STATUTES Research Paper / Presentation

1. Presentation 10%
   1. 5-10 minutes
   2. PowerPoint or other Visual Aid

2. Research paper: (70 marks) 20% 

Choose one Criminal Code Offence and research the following as it relates to that offence:

1. 1. Elements of the offence
   2. Defence
   3. Case Law 
   4. Penalties

Length: A minimum length of 700 words is expected and the preferred length is 1000 words. Note the next guideline on word count. Research papers are to be typed using a Times New Roman 12 pitch font, double-spaced pages. Note the marks which are assigned for research presentation.

Word Count: Quotations from legislation, case law, books, articles, blogs, and other sources are acceptable but for the purpose of your word count, quotations are not counted.

Deadline:  You must submit your research paper by the end of session 9.  

Plagiarism and Copying

Do not represent the work of others as your own. It is a serious academic offence.

Never quote or use an idea from another author without citing that person’s work. The research paper must represent your own research/writing. It should be wellresearched, well documented, and cited where appropriate.  Use proper referencing of your sources and use the APA style. The most important thing is to be consistent and provide all information necessary for your reader to find the sources that you refer to and verify your points.

Please include a complete Bibliography. 

You MUST conduct your own research outside of the class PowerPoint presentations. You MUST use at least 4-6 sources outside of the class PowerPoint presentations (e.g.: case law, textbooks, journal articles, newspaper articles, blogs, etc.).  You can use your Martin’s Annual Criminal Code as a starting point for your research.

DO NOT copy and paste from the class PowerPoint presentations and other sources. This is plagiarism and you will LOSE marks.

Marking Scheme for the Research Paper