domestic abuse and sexual abuse

1. Title Page
 Must be in APA Style: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/1/
2. Abstract
 100 words maximum. Summary of research proposal.
3. Introduction: Introduction and Significance of Topic
What do you want to study?
What is the purpose of the study?
Why is your study relevant to the field of criminal justice, sociology, psychology or law & government?
4. Literature Review (at least 5 journal articles)
What research has been done in the past on the same topic as yours?
Are previous findings consistent or do past studies disagree?
Are there flaws/holes in the existing research that you can fill with your proposed research?
What will be your contribution to the existing literature by conducting your study?
5. Relevant Theories
Which theories does this topic relate to? Use your notes & textbook from: CRJ307 Criminology; PSY308
Personality Theory, POL436 Political Theory, SOC404 Sociology Theory
6. Research Question & Hypothesis
What specific questions will your research try to answer?
What type of relationship do you expect to find? A positive/negative relationship between variables?
Clearly state your hypotheses (H1; H2; H3; etc….) What is the null hypothesis?
7. Subjects/Area for Study
Whom or what will you study to collect data?
Whom/what is your population/study area?
If a sampling design, how will you select a sample? Is it probability or non-probability? How will you
ensure that your participants are not harmed by the research? Any ethical concerns?
8. Variables and Measurement
What are your independent, dependent, and control variables?
Identify their levels of measurement.
How will you define, operationalize, and measure them? Both conceptual and operational definitions
should be included.
If you have developed a measurement device, such as a questionnaire, or are using something
developed by others, you should include a copy in an appendix to your proposal.
9. Data Collection Methods
How will you collect the data for your study?
What is your research design?
o Experimental or quasi-experimental o Survey/ questionnaire/ interviews
o Field research / direct observation o Secondary data / agency records analysis
o Content analysis o Evaluation research
What are the strengths and weakness of your research design and data collection methods?
Identify potential threats to validity/reliability? How will you attempt to limit their influence?
10. Real-World Contribution of Research
How will your proposed research contribute to the understanding of criminal justice, sociology,
psychology or law & government?
What are the policy implications of your research?
11. References
 Must be in APA Style: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/1/
 Must cite 5+ journal articles related to criminal justice, sociology, psychology or law & government.

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