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A Straightforward Approach to CJ Research Methods: Practices, Policies, and Procedures - Softcover

Griffin, Vanessa; Burgason, Kyle

 
9781611638622: A Straightforward Approach to CJ Research Methods: Practices, Policies, and Procedures

Synopsis

Intuitive, accessible, and filled with real-world examples of everyday research situations, A Straightforward Approach to CJ Research Methods: Practices, Policies, and Procedures provides students with the tools they need to understand the research they read and take the first steps toward producing meaningful research projects.

Featuring step-by-step organization that follows the stages of developing a research proposal, this book emphasizes the actual experience of conducting research and contains numerous strategies and tips, including several examples of research proposal papers. Reinforced by a robust pedagogy that includes chapter objectives, key terms, section worksheets, and critical discussion questions, the text is a must for both students and faculty in criminal justice or the social sciences searching for a comprehensive yet approachable introduction to research methods.

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About the Authors

Vanessa Woodward Griffin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminology at the University of West Georgia.

Kyle Burgason is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Iowa State University.

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