Formulating a Research Question
Research question must be in Criminal Justice Field Overview In this assignment, you will practice using a flowchart template to write research questions. Prompt In Module Eight, you will submit your research question for Project Three: Research Question. In this activity, you will practice creating a research question using one of the flowcharts provided (or one you create yourself). You only need to complete one flowchart, but you may wish to practice completing each type to see if one is more helpful to you than another. Be sure you include each of the areas of importance below in your flowchart. (Note: you may choose any of the labels from each set below.) Narrowed topic / Topic / What is your topic? Questioning / Problem / What is the problem you want to address? Hypothesis / Wondering / What do you want to know? Research Question Flowchart Use one of the flowchart templates provided or create one of your own. Areas of Importance Includes each of the areas of importance. Specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed: Complete at least one flowchart. Address each of the areas of importance. Guidelines for Submission: This assignment should be completed using one of the flowchart templates provided (or one of your own).
Competency In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency: Develop data-driven research questions for addressing professional problems Scenario Congratulations! You have successfully made it through two rounds of interviews for an internal position that will focus heavily on research skills. The hiring team has narrowed the candidate field to you and one other candidate, and now they want to understand your process and rationale for creating research-based questions. You have been asked by the interview committee to present your process and rationale for creating one research-based question in order to exhibit your leadership qualities in your critical thinking about research. Directions Research Question and Process Document your process and rationale for creating one research-based question that addresses the problem you identified in your previous research studies. Create a research question that meets the following criteria: Researchable Measurable but not too factual Complex yet clear Neither too broad nor too narrow Has value for gathering information Has relevance to your identified research problem Identify the problem your research question addresses. Summarize the problem the profession faces. Identify the most important factor(s) in the problem that your question was created to answer. Demonstrate how you developed your question through the following four steps: Identify patterns of symptoms. Analyze patterns of symptoms. Investigate symptoms through research. Hone question through multiple iterative drafts. Identify how to mitigate multiple threats to the ethical research process within your topic. Include the following: When and how you might consider various ethical threats, including personal bias How you might ensure these threats were reduced or mitigated in your question What to Submit To complete this project, you must submit the following: Flowchart or Presentation Create a detailed flowchart that explains your process for creating and analyzing a question. Alternatively, complete a different type of presentation that clearly explains your process for creating and analyzing a question. Supporting Materials The following resource(s) may help support your work on the project: Website: 40 Fantastic Flow Chart Templates This site presents downloadable flowchart formats for specific Microsoft programs. Reading: PowerPoint: Guides, Tips and Help This site gives helpful tips for creating a professional presentation. Reading: Slide Layout This site gives tips for making sure your presentation slides are readable, which is an important aspect of creating a professional presentation. Reading: 15 Strategies for Giving Oral Presentations This site gives specific tips on how to perform public speaking well.
