Assignment:
Overview:
Over the course of this term you have devoted a large portion of your time to understanding the importance of criminal justice research as a critical process for exploring and infoming the practices and policies of institutions, agencies and government bodies. Properly designed and effectively conducted criminal justice research informs the adecision making of these groups leading to improved practices and approaches for the betterment of society.
With the conclusion of this Unit you will be submitting the final version of your Criminal Justice Research Project. Having explored the final components that comprise the nine elements of a research project in the last two units and incorporating the modifications made with feedback through Unit 6, it is now time to pull all pieces together and present your work in its finished state.
Instructions:
For this assignment you will submit your finished research project.
• Your submission will be in the form of a paper detailing the following:
o An introductory statement of your research project topic including background information supporting your choice of topic and the potential value of the work in shaping and/or influencing the practices of an identified group, institution, or government agency.
o A detailed explanation of presentation of each of the eleven elements comprising a well-organized approach in development of research project.
? Problem or objective;
? Literature review;
? Research questions;
? Subjects for study;
Research in Criminal Justice
Final Research Project Submission
? Measurement;
? Data collection methods;
? Analysis;
? Schedule and budget;
? Dissemination;
? Evaluations;
? Conclusions and results;
o Your submission is the total of all previous assignments from Units 1-6 including incorporated modifications from your check-in feedback.
Requirements:
• Your paper should be ten (10) to fifteen (15) pages in length, with additional cover and reference pages, and page numbers included.
• The essay should be double-spaced, written in 12-point Times New Roman font, and use a 1-inch margin.
• Include at least 8 to 10 scholarly resources with all references and in-text citations properly formatted in APA.