Research Proposal

Using the checklist provided on pages 47 and 48 of the text, please prepare a document explaining your proposed research project. Answer questions 1-4 on the checklist, and explain your choices.

The two disciplines I am intertwining is: Criminal Justice and Government. The title for the topic of my paper is: Why are crime rates still increasing around the world?

Evaluating your Proposed Research Project

1. Have you read enough literature relevant to your topic to know that your research project is worth your time and effort?

• Will the project advance the frontiers of knowledge in an important way?

• Have you asked an expert in your field to advise you on the value of your research effort?

2. Have you looked at your research problem from all angles to minimize unwanted surprises?

• What is good about your potential project?

• What are the potential pitfalls of attempting this research effort?

3. What research procedure will you follow?

• Do you have a tentative plan to review the literature?

• Do you have a tentative plan for data collection?

• Do you have a tentative plan for data analysis?

• Do you have a tentative plan to interpret the data you collect?

4. What research tools are available for you to use? Make a list and check their avail- ability. Determine how you will use them.