Research Paper Topic

For your first submission, you will need to choose a topic within one of the sixteen chapters in your textbook and write an in-depth research paper on that topic. You will submit your research topic with a one-page synopsis detailing the goal of your paper for approval by your instructor.

Note: This is often the most difficult part of the research process. Here are some tips to getting started with your research paper:

Write down multiple research topics and choose which you find most appealing.

Use personal or professional experience to establish a research topic.

Ask your professor for guidance.

Peruse your textbook for interesting topics.

Include 2 references you'll be citing in your paper.

Review the course objectives and see if any spark interest.

Your topic should be at least 1 page, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font, with appropriate APA style writing.

Course Textbook

Whisenand, P. M., & McCain, E. D. (2015). Supervising police personnel: Strengths-based leadership (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.