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CJresearchintructions.docxIntroduction Section Components
As a starting point, the following items should be covered in the introduction section of any research project.
· The purpose of the research. Research is intended to explore, describe, or explain. Exploratory research tends to focus on new or emerging issues. Descriptive research describes a condition existing at a point in time. Explanatory research might attempt to identify the cause of a social phenomenon or behavior. Each of these purposes is legitimate but they are not mutually exclusive. It is possible for a research project to have more than one purpose. Ideally, in this section you should succinctly state your research question.
· The problem or issue. This section of the introduction attempts to convince the reader that reading the report is worth the time. On a daily basis we are all bombarded with information, most of which we never ask for. So, why would I want to read your research? Does it cover a topic that affects me?
· The intended audience of the research project. This tells the reader who should care about the research. Don’t assume that everybody will be interested in your research topic. Decide on what type of individuals would be benefited by knowing the information. Is this research done for police officers, school teachers, corrections workers, or probation officers? Who would care about this research? Be as specific as possible and use this as an opportunity to make a case on the relevance of your research.
· The intended outcome of your research. This section is closely related to the purpose of the research. It is a little different in that it attempts to explain to the reader how the research should be consumed and/or responded to. Is this something that requires immediate action? Should this information be filed away to be used at some time in the future?
· Hypothesis(es). Considering your research question, what is your study hypothesis or hypotheses? Note: Your hypothesis is an educated guess (or prediction) about the answer to your research question. Please review the Creating Hypotheses page in Module 8 for more information.
Introduction Section & Hypotheses Assignment
Introductions should contain:
· The purpose of the research
· The problem or issue
· The intended audience of the research project
· The intended outcome of your research
· Hypothesis (or Hypotheses)
Write a two-page document that includes the elements listed above and meets the formatting requirements below. For more detailed information, please review the Introduction Section Components page in this week's module.
Manuscript (Research Proposal) Requirements:
1. Double spaced, one inch margins all around
2. 12 point Times New Roman font
3. Insert page numbers
4. Left alignment; no justified
5. Name and title at top of first page (no separate title pages, please)
Key Assessment Issues (Your grade is based on these elements):
1. Whether or not your introduction contains the required content, as outlined above.
2. Whether or not you adhered to the manuscript requirements.
3. The extent to which you "make the case” for your research. For example, does your proposed research respond to an actual problem or issue.
4. Presentation of your research hypothesis or hypotheses.
5. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Research question:
Domestic Violence: are victims less likely to call for the police for assistance if they know the police department has a mandatory arrest policy?
References
White, Michael D., Goldkamp, John S. & Campbell, Suzanne P. (2005). Beyond Mandatory Arrest: Developing a Comprehensive Response to Domestic Violence. Police Practice and Research,6 (3), 261-278.
Frye, Victoria, Haviland, Mary & Rajah, Valli. (2007). Dual Arrest and Other Unintended Consequences of Mandatory Arrest in New York City: A Brief Report. Journal of Family Violence, 22(6), 397-405.
Henning, Kris., & Feder, Lynette. (2004). A Comparison of Men and Women Arrested for Domestic Violence: Who Presents the Greater Threat?. Journal of Family Violence, 19(2), 69-80.
