Research

Criminal justice practitioners face many issues that need solutions. Society as a whole, as well as communities, depends on these solutions to maintain order and functionality. Being familiar with conducting research is a valuable asset for criminal justice practitioners.

In a 5-6 page paper, describe and discuss the five methods of scientific research (Observation/Research, Hypothesis, Prediction, Experimentation, Conclusion). Identify and discuss at least three social research designs used in criminological research. As an appendix to your paper, please include a flow chart of the five methods of scientific research. Be sure to include at least four credible sources.

Directions

In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the Assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:

Include a cover page and references page in 10–12-point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable)

Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained

Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.)

Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful

Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics

Appropriate citation style should be followed

You should also make sure to:

Include a title page with full name, class name, section number, and date

Include an introductory and concluding paragraph and demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English

Use examples to support your discussion

Cite all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cited within the body of your paper using APA format

Social Equalities

Timeline on Social Equalities

This course has shown you how many issues in the U.S. can be considered social problems, in particular those that relate to socio-economic groups, race and ethnicity, and gender inequality. Create a timeline that shows six important events, such as the passing of legislation, or key figures who advocated for important advances in social equality that have been achieved in the U.S. The timeline should cover the period between 1776 until the present.

To complete this project you will:

Part 1: Create a timeline using either PowerPoint or Microsoft Word Shapes or Smart Art to create the diagram for your timeline.

In each point in your timeline include:

Date

Name of event, legislation, achievement or person

Citation of the source of this information

Part 2: Write a 300-word essay to support your timeline and describe what social problem this point in your timeline illustrates and how it was resolved through this achievement. Conclude your essay by envisioning what the future of social equalities will look like in the U.S. 50 years from now.

Note: Use citations in every paragraph to substantiate your ideas. For this Assignment, Wikipedia and other open internet sources are acceptable

What should you include in your project?

In your finished assignment please include:

A timeline that fully details and describes 6 events, legislation, and/or key people that demonstrates advances in social equality between 1776 until present day, which is:

Clearly illustrated with dates

Contains notes to supporting sources.

A 300-word essay that fully address and includes:

A description of the social problem that each point in the timeline illustrates and how it was resolved.

A conclusion that predicts the future of social equalities in the U.S. 50 years from now.

A title and reference page