Page limit: 4-5 pages not including reference list.
This is the first portion of the research proposal that you will be turning in for this class. It should consist of the following sections:
1) An introduction of the issue(s) at hand General topic Generally identify the topic Provide the official definition of the problem. Who is defining this issue as a criminal justice issue? Why is it a problem? Why should we care? Provide stats. Research question. Clearly state it. What will this paper accomplish (thesis statement)?
2) A review of the relevant literature What do we know about this issue? What previous research has been done? What research can you do to advance the knowledge on this issue in terms of practice or policy?
choose any topic that deals with the criminal justice system in the USA TO WRITE THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL