Begin with a strong topic sentence. Organize and introduce information in a logical way to lead the reader to a thorough understanding of the subject. Use well-constructed paragraphs as the basic units of organization. Your paper should have a recognizable beginning, middle, and end. Draw a strong conclusion that matches your introduction. Some topics you should cover include (but are not limited to): What is a GIS? What different kinds of GISs are there? How are GISs used in law enforcement today? How effective are they? What issues—technical, legal, practical, or other—do they raise? What is their likely future? Your paper should contain the following: APA formatting (omit the abstract) Title page Table of Contents APA-style in-line citations APA-style references