Reference no: EM132238184

Research paper - The Growth of Jail in Rural America.

The draft and final paper must follow APA format and need to be 12 to 15 double-spaced pages - this does not include cover page, table of contents, appendices, and references (you must have at least 12-15 credible sources-peer reviewed resources).

Your research design is expected to be written so that if the research was executed, it would add new understanding to the existing body of knowledge on your topic. An analysis of existing literature on the topic alone will not suffice for your research design. Your research design should shed light on one or more aspects of your topic, discover new relationships between variable that were previously unknown by existing research, and/or provide new analysis not previously explored.

The draft must follow APA format and need to be 12 to 15 double-spaced pages - this does not include cover page, table of contents, appendices, and references (you must have at least 12-15 credible sources-peer reviewed resources). All must be in APA format.

You are to submit your Research Project Draft as a Word document.

Your Research Project Draft will consist of the following sections/headings:
• Title page
• Abstract (100-120 words)
• Introduction
• Literature review
• Hypothesis/problem statement
• Research methods/design, including definitions, participants, data collection, etc....
• References
• Appendices as needed

Abstract:
A brief paragraph (100-120 words) that summarizes what you want to research and why it is important.

Introduction:
Why are you exploring this topic? In this section, it is appropriate to use a few sources that are not from peer-reviewed journals. These may include mass media, television, newspaper, magazines, etc., information found on the Internet, books, etc. In addition, peer reviewed sources should also be used. This section is expected to be 250-750 words. This section should grab the reader's attention, and explain the problem you want to explore. Would it inform policy? Might it lead to more safe conditions? Etc.

Literature Review:
This section contains only peer-reviewed research that is related to the particular topic.Do not choose something abstract, vague or esoteric, where you cannot find anything. This is VERY important. It is very important that you research this in advance. Peer reviewed research articles are those that appear in criminal justice, public policy or similar related journal articles that have passed a rigorous review process to validate the research contained in the article. The review process for these journals frequently begins when the journal forwards the research study to several researchers experienced with the topic, methods, etc. These researchers review the study for reliability and validity, bias, proper research policies and procedures, ethical treatment of research subjects, ethical practices of the researchers, etc. If all of these and other criteria are met, the study can then be published in that journal. Most journals on the inside cover describe the submission process for researchers. This is where if you see what is described above. If so, the article has been peer reviewed. This process is what sets peer reviewed articles apart from those found in magazines, agency publications, books, etc.

These journals can be found in the library. If trying to find these online, instead of the inside cover, you need to go to the journal's web site and review the submission process to determine if it meets the criteria. On occasion a government document may be included in this section if, and only if, it is the premier publication on the topic.

Article - Out of Sight: Te Growth of Jails in Rural America by Jacob Kang-Brown and Ram Subramanian June 2017