Select a current issue in criminal justice and begin to research previous studies and literature that are available using the library, Internet, and other available resources. Select an issue that relates to one of the following criminal justice topics:
o Evidence-based practice
o Law enforcement
o Substance abuse
* Then, write a 1–2-page first draft of the introduction to the topic and related issues (variables) that impact this issue. Be certain to include your specific research question. Also, please provide a brief explanation of why you selected this topic.
* Follow the introduction with a 1-2 page summary paragraphs indicating the research method(s) which you intend to use for your study. Please note that your study may be qualitative, quantitative, or a mixed-method approach (triangulation). In your research summary, be certain to explain why you believe your selected method(s) is/are best suited to enable you to answer your research question.
* Then, develop a literature review (annotated bibliography) with a minimum of 10 references which you intend to use in your research project. Of those 10 references, 6 of them must be peer-reviewed.
o Evidence-based practice
o Law enforcement
o Substance abuse
* Then, write a 1–2-page first draft of the introduction to the topic and related issues (variables) that impact this issue. Be certain to include your specific research question. Also, please provide a brief explanation of why you selected this topic.
* Follow the introduction with a 1-2 page summary paragraphs indicating the research method(s) which you intend to use for your study. Please note that your study may be qualitative, quantitative, or a mixed-method approach (triangulation). In your research summary, be certain to explain why you believe your selected method(s) is/are best suited to enable you to answer your research question.
* Then, develop a literature review (annotated bibliography) with a minimum of 10 references which you intend to use in your research project. Of those 10 references, 6 of them must be peer-reviewed.
In 3-4 paragraphs
Using the topic from the last paper
Quantitative design should address the descriptive and the inferential statistical analysis that will be used to analyze the data. Qualitative design needs should define how the data will be organized, what trends will be looked at, and how differences and similarities will be identified.
- Explain the various means available to you for gathering data on the topic you have chosen.
- Explain at least 3 different means of collecting appropriate data and how you would analyze it.
- What challenges exist when collecting quantitative data?
- What challenges exist when collecting qualitative data?
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