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Senior Capstone

12-13-16

Research Proposal for Senior Project

Review of Literature

Articles found are linked to the topic and purpose of the paper. The articles provide

information, research, and explanation of what the career of a Criminal Prosecutor entails.

Articles such as, The Role of the Prosecutor, Prosecutor Job Description, and Prosecution

Function, will be used to determine the role of a Criminal Prosecutor and the working

conditions a Criminal Prosecutor will be faced with. Articles used in the research will help the

reader find information needed to understand the process and schooling required to become

a Criminal Prosecutor.

There will be subtopics used in the research paper to help organize specific focuses

and topics. The following are subtopics that will be used in the research paper; undergraduate

degree, graduate degree, role of a Criminal Prosecutor, expected working conditions, and

case study. The subtopics help narrow down the topic of the paper. Both undergraduate and

graduate are topics that inform the reader the schooling and classes needed to take to obtain

the degree of Criminal Law. Role of a Criminal Prosecutor and expected working conditions

provide insight of the life a criminal prosecutor and what is expected. The role of the

prosecutor at trial is to represent the government and prove the defendant is guilty of the

crime charged.(Read, 2009) The previous quote answers the question of, What is the role of

a criminal prosecutor?

Scheduled Tasks

Tasks performed to achieve the purpose of the senior research project are to gather

and research information, organize information found in a binder, and take time and complete
work fully. The organization of the paper is divided into the main topic and subtopics to help

keep organization of the main idea and other topics to link to the main idea. The main topic of

the research paper is the Career of a Criminal Prosecutor. Subtopics being used are:

undergraduate, graduate, role of a Criminal Prosecutor, expected working conditions, and

case study. A binder will be used to store information, cited sources, and organization of the

research. This paper will be typed and have a table of contents to make it easier to find

specific information. There will be twelve sources used in the research and will contribute to

the subtopics.

Key Terms

Phrases and words such as: Criminal Prosecutor, undergraduate, graduate,

investigative, internships, sentencing, juries and judges, and verdict, will be used in the

research paper. The previous terms were used to find sources of information for the topic of

the paper. Each term will be used and discussed to provide the reader with advanced

knowledge of the topic.

Annotated Bibliography

Becoming a prosecutor (2010-2016). CriminalJusticeProgram.com. Retrieved from

http://www.criminaljusticeprograms.com/specialityprosecutor

This source concentrates on the process of achieving the career of a Criminal

Prosecutor. The reader is informed of Educational requirements and their salary

potential of this career. The article will add specific details to the research paper about

the steps of becoming a Criminal Prosecutor. An outlook and salary potential of the

career will be used from the article for the reader's understanding.

In text citation: (Becoming, 2010-2016)

Brigham Young University (Clark) Best Law School- US News. Retrieved from http://grad-

schools.usnews.rankingandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-law-

schools/brigham-young-university-clark-03156

This is a Law School overview of BYU with information about the school. Information

about the college such as the costs, academics, and student body is discussed. This

ties into the research because it is an example of a law school with top ratings.

In text citation: (Brigham, 2017)

Careers in Criminal Justice: Law- The Prosecuting Attorney- Prosecutors, Assistant, Office-

Jrank Articles (2016). Net Industries and its Licensors. Retrieved from

http://law.jrank.org/pages/615/Careers-in-Criminal-Justice-Law-prosecuting-

attorney.html

The article discusses the different occupations in the career of a Prosecuting Attorney.

Each of the unique positions requires different tasks to perform to be successful. This

will provide a better understanding of the occupations available for this career. Tasks

and requirements explained will be combined with other knowledge of what is expected

as a Criminal Prosecutor.
 In text citation: (Jrank Articles, 2016)

Gadek, Radek (2016, January). Prosecutor career, salary and training info. Retrieved from

http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/prosecutor-career/

This source focuses on information that will be needed before entering the field of a

Prosecutor. It discusses the courses needed to take in college and the benefits of

internships. Topics from the article (such as requirements, education and training,

salary, and opportunities) provide a better understanding of the process to obtain this

career. Specific opportunities listed in the article will be noted in the research paper.

In text citation: (Gadek, 2016)

Guidelines on the Role of Prosecutors (2017). OHCHR. Retrieved from

http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/RoleofProsecutors.aspx

The article explains guideline prosecutors should abide to. It explains the role a

Criminal Prosecutor has in many aspects of their career. This article will enhance a

further understanding of guidelines a prosecutor will go by. Qualification and training

information in the article can be used for more information of the process of becoming

a Criminal Prosecutor.

In text citation: (Guidelines, 2017)

Nelson, Colin (2009, October). Courting crime with Colin T. Nelson. Retrieved from

http://colintnelson.com.s71507.gridserver.com/blog/?p=64

This source is a personal written answer of what they think is the hardest part of being

a prosecutor. This gives will give a reference of an individual and what their experience

was working. Personal opinions from the source will give an inside perspective of a

prosecutor.

In text citations: (Nelson, 2009)

Pre-law (2017). Retrieved from http://www.eduers.com/Law/faq_q2.html

 This article gives examples of common pre-law courses and classes that top students

from law school have taken. This article will give examples of courses that can be t

taken to prepare for law school. The article provides information on what the classes

are about and which ones to take.

In text citation: (Pre-law, 2017)

Prosecuting Attorney: Job Description, Salary, and Education (2013, April). Criminal Justice

Information. Retrieved from

http://www.criminaljusticeinformation.com/professions/ prosecuting -attorney-job-

descriptions-salary-and-education

An article that focuses on a Prosecuting Attorney job, salary, and education expected

when working. The work environment and educational requirements are subtopics

informed to the reader. This article will add information on the expected working

conditions and education needed for the career. The reading will add specific

educational requirements and skills required of a Criminal Prosecutor.

In text citation: (Prosecuting Attorney, 2013)

Prosecution Function/ Criminal Justice Section. American Bar Association. Retrieved from

http://www.americanbar.org/publications/criminal_justice_section_archive/crimjust_

standards_ pfunc_blk.html

This source is the standards of a Criminal Prosecutor and their functions to which they

must abide. There are many standards and areas of this career that the source

covers with specific details. Standards listed in the source will be described with

precision. This will be helpful for the paper by giving the reader better idea of this career.

In text citation: (Prosecution, 2017)

Prosecutor job description (2016). Jobdescriptions.net. Retrieved from

http://jobdescriptions.net /legal/prosecutor/
 The article identifies the duties and responsibilities a prosecutor has. It describes the

work conditions a prosecutor will be faced with. This article will be used for more facts

of the responsibilities a career in prosecution entails. Information on expected salary,

education, and skills add more information to the research paper.

In text citation: (Prosecutor Job, 2016)

Reid, Stephanie (2017). The average working hours of a prosecuting attorney. Retrieved

from weeklymarks.com

An article on hours Criminal Prosecutor's put in while working. It discusses time that is

spent on cases and the different hours spent depending on the case. This article gives

information on hours a Criminal Prosecutor will range while working.

In text citations: (Reid, 2017)

2 The role of the prosecutor (2016). National Academy of Science. Retrieved from

https://www.nap.edu/read/10114/chapter/3#10

An article that sets out responsibilities and the role in the criminal justice system a

prosecutor has. Prosecutor's investigative powers and responsibility to set priorities

while working is also discussed. Investigative powers of a Criminal Prosecutor will

be pulled from this article to give a better understanding of their role.

8 The role of the prosecutor in court (2016). The National Academics of Sciences,

Engineering, and Medicine. Retrieved from http://www.dppireland.ie

/filestore/documents/Chapter_8_The_Role_of_the_Prosecutor_in_Court.html

The specific focus in this source is the roles in court and the sentencing process. The

two sections have an explanation of what a prosecutor is expected to perform. Cases

listed in the article will be examples of a Prosecutor performing. The section on the

sentencing lists duties a prosecutor has and will be used in the research.

In text citation: (8 The Role, 2016)