Write a discussion paper on the role from criminal justice field. You have been working in this role in
Washington, DC, at the Department of Justice (DOJ). You have recently decided
to apply for another position within the DOJ, and you have been asked by the
interview committee, which is comprised of potential peers and management, to
explain methodologies used in research related to a topic in your field. You
will demonstrate your critical thinking about research through an analysis of
multiple methodologies within the same topic. This will be presented in a
formal interview presentation.
Directions
Interview Presentation
You are
analyzing research studies related to your field by discussing different types
of research, their benefits and drawbacks, and why each method would be used.
After choosing some of these sources earlier in the course, and after receiving
professor feedback, complete the following:
1.
Identify relevant quantitative, qualitative, and
mixed-methodology research studies. Include the following:
o An
example of each methodology in three separate studies
o An
explanation of how each research study fits the definition for the type of
methodology
o An
explanation of how each research study directly relates to your intended topic.
2.
Explain the benefits of using each of the three major
methodologies for your identified research topic. Include the following:
o An
explanation of how each methodology supports the research topic
o An
explanation of the potential results that each methodology might produce.
3.
Explain the drawbacks (potential downfalls or limitations) of
using each of the three major methodologies for your identified research topic.
Include the following:
o An
explanation of the identified drawbacks or limitations to the methodology
o An
explanation of where these drawbacks or limitations might be seen in each
methodology
4.
Explain why each researcher may have chosen their particular
methodology to answer the research question. Include the following:
o An
explanation of the benefits of each methodology as they were applied to the
research question
o An
explanation of the drawbacks of each methodology as they were applied to the
research question
o An
explanation of why the researchers might think the benefits outweigh the
drawbacks
