Illegal Immigrants and Contribution to Crime Rates in US

Research question: Do Illegal Immigrants Contribute to US Crime Rates more than Citizens?
Instructions
Research Paper- There is a research paper (8-page, 12-point font, double spaced) required for this course. For this paper students will select one current political issue related to one of the sub-fields of Political Science (political theory, comparative politics, international relations, public policy/administration, or American government) and conduct research on that issue that apples the knowledge you gained to critically analyze a political topic. In your paper you need to show evidence of critical thinking, in other words, the comprehensive exploration of issues, ideas, and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion. The paper will present: a) what the political issue is, including what events have taken place pertaining to the issue and how major political forces relate to the issue, b), what does scholarly research reveal about the topic, c) implications and consequences: what the likely outcome for the issue is given the balance of politics and resources.