M2A2 Project

Introduction to Your Project

Using your model study as a guide, compose and draft an introduction  for your project. The introduction must introduce the problem statement  that you have identified and the ways in which you intend to examine the  problem statement.

The introduction should comprise 2–4 paragraphs, including response to the following points:

• Define the general problem statement that you are investigating. For  example, a problem statement can be "Convicted offenders find it  difficult to seek gainful employment upon release from prison."
• Identify the key issues related to the problem, such as lack of  skills among offenders, a desire to return to criminality rather than  pursuing lawful employment, or reluctance on the part of employers to  hire offenders.
• Specify the research question(s) you intend to answer with relation  to your problem statement. For example, "Does participation in  prison-based technical training programs improve an offender's  opportunities for postrelease employment?"
• Identify potential sources of data.
• Define the expected outcome of the project—what you expect to find and why.

Note: The problem and the key issues should not be explored in  detail. Keep in mind that this is simply the first step in presenting  your project. You will further work on these ideas in detail in the  upcoming weeks. Make sure you incorporate the feedback that you have  received for the Week 1 Project. Since the introduction will eventually be included in your final project, ensure that you utilize proper academic writing.