Need help with my Writing question – I’m studying for my class.
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1. Reference: At the top of your assignment provide a reference for the article you
chose. Use the example below as your guide.
Unnever, J.D., Benson, M.L. & Cullen, F.T. (2008). Public support for getting tough on
corporate crime: Racial and political divides. Journal of Research in Crime and
Delinquency, 45, 163-190.
2. In your critique, you should include your assessment of each of the following
components:
I. What is the author(s) main purpose for conducting this research? List the
research question(s) and/or hypothesis/hypotheses?
II. Review of Previous Research: What did the author(s) state regarding what is
currently known about this topic? Did the author(s) state how their study
would add to our current knowledge? Did they mention any theories that
guided their research question or hypothesis?
III. Research Methodology:
A. Identify the independent and dependent variables, and discuss how the
author(s) operationalized them.
B. How did the author(s) collect their data? What are the units of analysis in
the study?
C. Are there any ethical issues related to the procedures utilized in the
research? Did the author(s) address them? How?
IV. Discuss the main results or findings from the research?
V. What is the value of this research for the field of criminology or criminal
justice? Are there any policy implications that can be taken from the findings?
Do the author(s) mention what future research needs to be done on this topic?
3. Paper Logistics: Please type this assignment using a standard font (Times New
Roman, Calibri or Arial) 12-point size and 1 inch margins (top, bottom, left,
right). Please double space. Please use APA citation style.
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