determine a research methodology that is appropriate for the model and the discipline

For this assignment, you do not actually conduct your own research, but instead create a plan and methodology for research that you would engage in to evaluate or measure the efficacy of your proposed model. In this component, you will:

• Apply critical thinking skills to determine a research methodology that is appropriate for the model and the discipline. Be sure to specifically describe what you would measure and how you would measure it.
• Analyze how the selected methodology will be used as a strategy to help promote changes to criminal justice policy.
• Describe how the methodology considers professional standards related to the discipline and ethical research practices (such as informed consent, IRB requirement).

Assignment Requirements

• Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• Style and formatting: Be sure to use proper APA style for your in-text citations and references. Also, use proper APA formatting to layout your paper (for example, running headers, double-spaced and indented paragraphs, Times Roman 12-point font, and 1-inch margins). Refer to APA Style and Format for more information.
• Number of pages: Your assignment must be a minimum of five pages. This page requirement does not include the list of references or any appendices you may include.
• Resources: Your ideas must be supported with recent, scholarly sources that are properly cited and referenced in APA style.
• Guidelines Scoring Guide
• Analyzes how a selected methodology can be used as a strategy to help promote changes to criminal justice policies and practices. Identifies criteria for the selection.
• Analyzes how a selected methodology can be used as a strategy to help promote changes to criminal justice policies and practices. Evaluates the relevance, currency, sufficiency, and trustworthiness of the evidence presented.
• Describes how a particular methodology considers discipline specific professional standards and ethical research practices. Evaluates the relevance, currency, sufficiency, and trustworthiness of the evidence.
• Writes clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics; No notable errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar. Uses relevant evidence to support a central idea.
• Correctly formats paper, citations, and references using APA style. Citations are free from all errors.