Research Paper: Criminology Article Analysis
Research Paper: worth 20% of grade
The purpose of this project is to apply the knowledge gained throughout the semester to analysis of a research article. This project will involve the analysis of
“Does contact with the justice system deter or promote future delinquency? Results from a longitudinal study or British adolescent twins” by Ryan T. Motz et al., in Criminology, May 2020; Vol 58 Issue 2 (pp. 280-306).
The assignment components and grading specifics are outlined below:
- What is the hypothesis of the research? (5 points)
- List and operationalize all independent and dependent variables examined. (10 points)
- What method of data collection was used and the sample examined? (5 points)
- Discuss the prior literature reviewed and its relevance to the research problem. Do you believe the literature review is an adequate representation of all relevant studies? (10 points)
- What do the findings suggest? (5 points)
- Can this research be generalized? Why or why not? (10 points)
- How well do you believe the research design chosen was suited to the research question? (10 points)
- How clearly was the data presented and discussed? Do you believe the results are substantively important? (5 points)
- What additional questions or hypotheses are suggested by the study’s results? (10 points)
- What are some of the potential drawbacks of this research? (10 points)
NB: The assignment calls for an analysis of the article. The assignment components and grading specifics outlined above are just a guide as to what students should look for when analyzing research articles. Please note that this assignment is due no later than November 23, 2020 must be 5-7 pages double spaced 12 inch font in APA format.
Article link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articlesPMC7317788/