Please note that you are required to support your views by citing your sources in all assignments. Even if the question asks for your opinion, you are still expected to support your opinion with references to published works and other materials. APA forma

This is my Research Question: How does police use of deadly force impact Police-Community relation?

Abstract

(This represents your first “level 1 heading”)

This abstract represents your “summary” or “overview” of the paper. It should NOT be included in your page count toward deliverable length. NOTE: The title page, abstract and reference page should NOT count toward overall deliverable length.

Thesis Statement

(also known as Research Question)

(This represents your next “level 1 heading”)

This statement or question that presents the problem or issue you intend to research and should be clear and concise. This should represent your Research Question (in shorthand according to Research Design and Methods- the research question is noted as: RQ (see example here)

RQ: What are the factors associated with recidivism?

Hypothesis

(This represents your next “level 1 heading”)

This is a statement of prediction regarding the results of the problem or issue. Prediction of the relationship between the variables. For example if I were using the RQ from above (RQ: What are the factors associated with recidivism?) My Hypothesis would be……..(and of course this is based on what I have read in the literature)

HR: Socio-economic Factors predict recidivism in ex offenders.

Briefly identify your working solution to the problem. How might your working solution solve the problem? Be sure to note here that your working solution will evolve through continued research and analysis.

Measurement and Analysis Approach

(This represents your next “level 1 heading”)

· Define the key points you will research and how you will gather and analyze the data you find. Intend to incorporate information related to technology and crime statistics that apply to your issue.

Applicable Resources

(This represents your next “level 1 heading”)

· Identify 5 sources you have found that are most relevant and best support your purpose statement. List the sources and then record the main idea as notes to use as part of your research later. Identify case studies, library, Web, and other scholarly resources.

Ethical Standards

(This represents your next “level 1 heading”)

· What are your ethical and legal responsibilities to ensure your final report will be of the highest ethical standards?

References

(This represents your final “level 1 heading”)