This process will involve describing research methodologies and alignment to criminal justice research. Listed below are the expected specifications for the assignment:
A. Select one article that demonstrate the principles of one of the following research methods; Qualitative, Quantitative or Mixed Study.
B. Upon selecting a research article, apply the following instructions to complete assignment.
C. Your narrative discussion must address each item outlined in the instructions below.
D. Produce a 10-page research paper (not including title page, Abstract page, and Reference page(s)
E. Evaluate the scientific methodology and strategies of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research studies. Then discuss how the study you selected meets the principles of the research mythology selected.
F. Present a minimum of (5) different peer review research references, and no more than (2) book references to support your narrative discussion of the research article as related to the selected research method.
Compose your paper according to APA standards
APA: Prepare all assignments using the following APA writing guidelines:
· Title page (Centered)
· Abstract page (no more than half page – summary of entire presentation)
· Introduction of topic (Center this heading) should be no more than 2 paragraph(s)
· Literature Review Discussion (Center this heading)
· Conclusion (Center this heading)
· Reference page (Center this heading)
Address and Present your research article examination in the following sub-topic order as provided below:
1. Validate the rationale and research purpose
2. Evaluate the relevance and association of Literature Review
3. Verify the selection of research method (Qual, Quan or Mixed).
4. Defend research design methods, including design characteristics i.e.
a. Correlation, b) case study, c) survey, d) comparative, e) sampling etc…
5. Verify the reported and or observed Ethical issues or concerns of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)
6. Evaluate the Data collection and analysis process of research
7. Present research outcomes and or findings
8. Detect research conclusions, findings, and recommendations
