Improving Community police relations

Order Description

assigned the following research paper for a criminal justice studies course. Attached will be an example of a previous passing paper from last quarter. The professor is looking for a research
proposal regarding “improving community police relations.” 1. Submit your newly revised (narrower / more focused) research topic. For example, you will submit a question about the given research
topic: example, “How does the integration of weekly Zumba classes at local parks influence the rates of criminal activity in public spaces throughout the city?” Scholarly sources must be strictly
used from 2005 and up preferably most recent!!!!! In addition since we do not have the resources to conduct an actual field expierment we write as if we have (Refer to attached example).

The proposal should be in APA Format, double space 12point font times new roman. The paper should be set up as the following:

-Cover page
-Abstract
-Introduction
– Literature review
– Methods (Participant, materials, procedures)
– Time line
– Limitations
– Conclusion
– References (APA Format)
Questions to guide writing
The following questions may be useful in drafting each section of the research proposal and in determining whether it is ready for submission.
Introduction
¥ Have I addressed the key issue in the opening sentences and paragraphs?
¥ Have I used literature, examples or other evidence to substantiate my understanding of the key issues?
¥ Have I provided a real world context for the issue and pointed to possible beneficiaries of the research?
¥ Have I explained the problem in a way that grabs the reader’s attention and concern?
¥ Have I stated the problem in terms that my readers can relate to?
¥ Have I provided a statement of the objectives or aims of the research?
¥ Have I provided a summary statement of the research method?
Literature review
¥ Have I clearly signalled the field/s of literature to which the research will contribute?
¥ Have I explained how my research will contribute to literature related to the issue?
¥ Have I established that the research contribution has not already been made by discussing existing research in the area?
¥ Have I anticipated and addressed possible criticisms, objections, or confusions the reader may have regarding the need for the research?
Research design
¥ Have I explained how my research design will answer the research question?
¥ Is my discussion of the research design clearly linked to the research question?
¥ Have I provided all the necessary information about the methods and methodology?
¥ Have I addressed any ethical considerations arising from the research?
Additional information
¥ Have I provided a clear time line for the research?
¥ Have I discussed any non standard resource implications arising from the research?
¥ Is the project achievable within given time and resource constraints?
¥ Have any special features of the research been discussed?

OVERALL COMMENTS ON STRUCTURE AND STYLE

DO:
• produce a professional looking proposal
• be interesting
• be informative
• write in a way that is easy to read
• include a contents page
• use clear headings and sub-headings
• be concise and precise
• use simple language wherever possible
• construct clear arguments
• check your spelling and grammar
• reference your work fully using an acceptable format

DON’T:
• use words when you are not absolutely certain of their meaning
• use difficult words to impress your reader
• use overly simplistic language
• repeat yourself
• digress