Research Proposal on gap in our knowledge in the field of Criminology.

Make sure all categories in the Rubric are completed.

RESEARCH PROPOSAL RUBRICCriteriaPoints possiblePoints awardedGeneral format:Four to five pages (double-spaced, 12-point font)5Name is NOT visible anywhere (to maintain double-blind peer review)5

Introduction: Introduces  general topic its significanceto the field (i.e., urban planning, public policy, psychology, criminology)5Identifies a gap in our knowledge of topic5Explains how proposedresearch will fill that gap5

Research question: Statesaspecific and feasible research question10Defines at least two key concepts within that question10

Methods: Operationalizes each key concept with a specific, observable variable10Specifies how each variable will be observed/measured:Identifies data source(s) and explains sampling methods10Identifies level of measurement and unit of analysis5Describes research design:Identifies specific quantitative or qualitative research method(s) and explains how will be applied10Identifies type of research being conducted (descriptive, exploratory, explanatory, evaluation, deductive, inductive, etc.) and, as appropriate, specific research design strategies being applied (e.g., experiment, quasi-experiment, etc.)10

Conclusion: Summarizes expected contribution to our knowledge of this topic5Summarizesbroader significance (e.g., to human well-being, social policy, etc.)5

Extra credit: Earn 10points of extra credit by providing a note at the end of your proposal giving permission to share your proposal with future classes as an example–

TOTAL100