Instructions Identifying strategic issues occurs after conducting the SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis. Although planners will generally all be looking at the same information (from the SWOT), there are differing opinions on which issues classify as being strategic in nature. Within the specific context of this process, what are some techniques that you […]

Instructions At first glance, is the Strategy Change Cycle an approach that you would likely suggest if tasked with formatting a strategic plan process? If so, what aspects make it appealing? If not, what are some of the key shortcomings of the cycle? How do you think the process would work at your current or […]

In last week's Individual Project you selected 1 of the 2 topics that you surmised were critical issues in the modern criminal justice system. The topics were to come from issues, problems, and policies in law enforcement, corrections, or the court system. Consider that you are working toward a final capstone project position paper, and […]

The Final Project will be a 10- to 12-page research study that will require you to gather and explain raw data, arrange the data, analyze the data, and offer meaningful conclusions as to what the data show. Use Chapters 5 and 6 of this week's required readings for assistance on the construction of the paper's […]

  When people talk about the value of criminological theory in the criminal justice system, theory guides the development of policy and programs allowing for the prevention of crime, improvement in public safety, and programs and policy to reduce recidivism. Criminological theory, even those earliest of theories, have come to influence society. However, as your […]

In Chapter 8 of the text, Creswell (2014) discusses data analysis and the interpretation of results (pp. 167-182). The author also identifies various threats to validity, strategies for specifying variables, techniques for dealing effectively with study participants, and suggests some techniques for evaluating the results of a research study (p. 178).  After examining his suggestions, […]

In Chapter 9 of the text, Creswell (2014) discusses Qualitative Procedures. He suggests ten aspects that distinguish qualitative research writing. Considering the salient aspects of qualitative writing as depicted in Example 9.1 in your text; Identify three of the most salient aspects of the ten distinguishing characteristics of qualitative writing. Discuss why these aspects were […]

In Chapter 10 of the text, the author discusses the two primary types of mixed methods designs (pp. 219- 223). After reading the text, paying particular attention to Figure 10.1 on page 220 and Figure 10.2 on page 221, examine this methodology as it pertains to research in criminal justice. Consider the key components, as […]

In the field of criminal justice, it is a well-known fact that pure quantitative research cannot adequately touch upon the many, varied nuances of many of the topics covered by most research. In addition, most criminologists would dare say that purely qualitative research often proves inadequate for providing a thorough picture of current trends in […]

A detailed critique of a peer-reviewed or scholarly article. The article should discuss the strategic planning efforts that have been undertaken by either a public sector organization or a nonprofit organization and must include financial considerations and aspects of the undertaking. Address the questions listed below. What are the main points of the authors, and […]