Locate a recent criminal justice research article from a recognized,
peer-reviewed, professional journal or government publication. Note:
Non-peer-reviewed newspaper articles or articles from popular magazines,
such as Time or Newsweek, are not acceptable. For assistance on
determining what constitutes a professional, peer-reviewed resource,
contact your instructor. Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you
address the following: •Identify the purpose of the research study,
problem, and questions. •Describe the design of the study. •Identify an
operational definition used by the researchers. •Identify whether the
research study is a quantitative or qualitative design. Explain your
answer. •Identify the methodology, population, sampling methods, and
return rate, if applicable. •What were the findings of the study?
•Describe the author's conclusions and recommendations. Format your
paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Field of study:
