Developing Research Questions Assignment Instructions Due Date:by 10am Wednesday September 7, 2022 NO LATE WORK!!!! Instructions This paper requires you to create research questions
Developing Research Questions Assignment Instructions
Due Date:by 10am Wednesday September 7, 2022 NO LATE WORK!!!!
Instructions
This paper requires you to create research questions based upon the literature review and annotated bibliography research.
1. Think about your current understanding (working theory) of a research issue of interest to you in the criminal justice field (here again is where the previous Literature Review Assignment and Annotated Bibliography Assignment). What important concepts are part of this research interest and how do they relate? Begin a search of the relevant literature.
2. Develop three to five research questions that help to focus your topic. List possible aspects of the conceptual context that would guide a literature review if you were to do one.
3. Create a research statement (if you have not done so already) and create five to ten open-ended interview questions for your own research project. It is highly recommended that you pilot the questions with a friend, classmate, or family member. Ask them to pretend that they are one of your participants. Work together to reshape the questions. Then, it is recommended that you pilot the questions with someone who has had experiences similar to your research population or ask the questions of a research participant who is willing to collaborate with you on developing your questions. Reshape the questions again after reflecting upon what worked, what did not, and what new questions arose.
4. Be sure to write down the answers to those questions (you will need them for another upcoming assignment).
Assignment Specifics:
1. Write an introduction about the assignment.
2. Write at least two paragraphs with their research statement embedded. These paragraphs should also be supported with credible academic sources.
3. Write at least one supportive paragraph before listing the research questions.
4. Write at least one supportive paragraph before listing the interviewing questions.
5. Write at least a one paragraph conclusion.
Make sure to include Bible perspectives and references.
Criteria Ratings Points
Research Questions
18 to >16.0 pts
Advanced
Research questions are well developed with a scope appropriate to available resources and the terms of the assignment. Questions are grounded in background information, but displays a high level of independent thought and inquiry. Student produces 3-5 research questions and 5-10 open-ended interview questions
16 to >14.0 pts
Proficient
Research questions are fairly focused, and is a good fit for available resources. Research question shows some understanding of issues and concepts related to the subject. Displays some aspects of original thought or investigation. Student produces 3-5 research questions and produces 5-10 open-ended interview questions
14 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Research question is related to the topic, but is too broad or too narrow. Topic cannot be realistically researched with available resources and/or time. Questions may be basic enough to be easily answered with general background resources instead of requiring deeper investigation. Student is missing a significant number of research and/or open-ended interview questions.
0 pts
Not Present
18 pts
Gather Preliminary Information
17 to >15.0 pts
Advanced
Student identifies sources of background information and extract numerous concepts and keywords from which to develop a research question. Student produces 3-5 research questions and produces 5-10 open-ended interview questions
15 to >13.0 pts
Proficient
Student identifies sources of background information and successfully extracts some concept and keywords on which to build a research question. Student produces 3-5 research questions and produces 5-10 open-ended interview questions.
13 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Student identifies sources of background information, but shows difficulty extracting concepts and related themes on which to build a research question. Student is missing a significant number of research and/or open-ended interview questions.
0 pts
Not Present
17 pts
Developing Research Questions Grading Rubric | CJUS750_B02_202240
Criteria Ratings Points
Viability 18 to >16.0 pts
Advanced
Student can articulate the weaknesses of initial research results. Student successfully engages in an interactive process to arrive at a research question and search terms that results in successful, targeted results. Student produces 3-5 research questions and produces 5-10 open-ended interview questions.
16 to >14.0 pts
Proficient
Student can articulate the weakness of initial research results. Student alters search terms and scope of research question to improve results. Student produces 3-5 research questions and produces 5-10 open-ended interview questions.
14 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Student recognizes weaknesses in initial research results, but has difficulty articulating reasons for poor results. He/she makes minimal changes to initial research question by altering some search terms or approaches. Student is missing a significant number of research and/or open-ended interview questions.
0 pts
Not Present
18 pts
Spelling and Grammar
10 to >9.0 pts
Advanced
No APA, spelling and/or grammar mistakes.
9 to >7.0 pts
Proficient
Minimal APA, spelling and/or grammar mistakes.
7 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Noticeable APA, spelling and/or grammar mistakes.
0 pts
Not Present
10 pts
Sources & Citations
12 to >10.0 pts
Advanced
Citations from all Learn material from the assigned module: week.
10 to >9.0 pts
Proficient
Citations from most Learn material from the assigned module: week.
9 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Citations from few items in the Learn material from the assigned module: week.
0 pts
Not Present
12 pts
Total Points: 75
Developing Research Questions Grading Rubric | CJUS750_B02_202240
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EVALUATE YOUR OWN RESEARCH QUESTION
Evaluate the quality of your research question and the ease with which you should be able to answer it.
Ask yourself:
1. Does the question deal with a topic or issue that interests me enough to spark my own thoughts and opinions?
2. Is the question easily and fully researchable?
3. What type of information do I need to answer the research question? For example, to answer the research question, "What impact has deregulation had on commercial airline safety?" will require certain types of information:
· Statistics on airline crashes before and after
· Statistics on other safety problems before and after
· Information about maintenance practices before and after
· Information about government safety requirements before and after
4. Is the scope of this information reasonable (e.g., can I really research 30 online writing programs developed over a span of 10 years?)
5. Given the type and scope of the information that I need, is my question too broad, too narrow, or okay?
6. What sources will be able to provide the information I need to answer my research question (journals, books, Internet, government documents, people)?
7. Can I access these sources?
8. Given my answers to the above questions, do I have a good-quality research question that I actually will be able to answer by doing research?
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COUR
CJUS 750
Developing Research Questions Assignment Instructions
Due Date:by Wednesday September 7, 2022 NO LATE WORK!!!!
Instructions
This paper requires you to create research questions based upon the literature review and annotated bibliography research.
1. Think about your current understanding (working theory) of a research issue of interest to you in the criminal justice field (here again is where the previous Literature Review Assignment and Annotated Bibliography Assignment). What important concepts are part of this research interest and how do they relate? Begin a search of the relevant literature.
2. Develop three to five research questions that help to focus your topic. List possible aspects of the conceptual context that would guide a literature review if you were to do one.
3. Create a research statement (if you have not done so already) and create five to ten open-ended interview questions for your own research project. It is highly recommended that you pilot the questions with a friend, classmate, or family member. Ask them to pretend that they are one of your participants. Work together to reshape the questions. Then, it is recommended that you pilot the questions with someone who has had experiences similar to your research population or ask the questions of a research participant who is willing to collaborate with you on developing your questions. Reshape the questions again after reflecting upon what worked, what did not, and what new questions arose.
4. Be sure to write down the answers to those questions (you will need them for another upcoming assignment).
Assignment Specifics:
1. Write an introduction about the assignment.
2. Write at least two paragraphs with their research statement embedded. These paragraphs should also be supported with credible academic sources.
3. Write at least one supportive paragraph before listing the research questions.
4. Write at least one supportive paragraph before listing the interviewing questions.
5. Write at least a one paragraph conclusion.
Make sure to include Bible perspectives and references.
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Formulating a Research Question
All research begins with a question derived from a general topic that piques your interest, often through general reading, topical discussion, lectures, family experiences, etc. In many cases the general topic is set by your Instructor.
Generally, the question should be:
1. Relevant.
The question should have some bearing on the topic and remain within the limits that were set beforehand.
2. Interesting.
Choose a topic that interests and stimulates you otherwise searching could become tedious.
3. Focused and specific.
The question should not be too broad or vague. You can however begin with a broad question and then narrow it down to be more specific. You can narrow the question down by: – a particular aspect, e.g., economic, psychological – a particular time period – a particular event e.g., 9/11, rape, divorce – a geographical area – gender – age group
The result should be a question for which there are two or more possible answers. The following examples illustrate how to narrow broad topics to create focused research questions.
Broad topic Narrowed topic Focused topic Research Question
Women’s health →
Women and cancer →
Women smokers and breast cancer
→
Is there an association between cigarette smoking and breast cancer risk?
Computer games →
Computer game violence →
Computer game violence and children
→ How does violence in computer games affect children?
Eating disorders →
Teenagers and eating disorders →
Teen peer pressure and →
What role, if any, does peer pressure play in the
bulimia development of bulimia among teens?
4. Researchable.
You should get a feel for what materials will be available to you. Know what the Library has to offer in the way of books and standard reference sources, indexes/databases, and services to acquire resources that are not in-house.
Sometimes your question seems doable at first but when you begin your research, it turns out not to be the case. Because most often you are doing a literature search for the results of previous research (as opposed to original research), it is recommended that you do a preliminary search to test if you can get enough material, and then, if necessary, revise your question.
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