Developing Research Questions Assignment Instructions

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 is 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).