Describe, explain and select an appropriate methodological approach and sampling strategy and design data collection instrument/s for a specified research project. Describe and apply principles of ethical research.

Research Design

Do an extensive research to effectively and faithfully present the current ‘thinking’ in relation to each topic. Each key point you make needs to be validated with empirical research – this is what will validate your argument and makes your work persuasive. It would be best to spend more time constructing effective sentences and paragraphs. Each sentence needs to address an assessment task directly. Go through the task description and marking criteria and follow each guideline. There will be a collaboration session in two days regarding the task. It will be a focus on how to complete this task.

The learning outcome for this task are:

1 Describe, explain and select an appropriate methodological approach and sampling strategy and design data collection instrument/s for a specified research project;

2 Describe and apply principles of ethical research;

3 Report the key elements of a written research proposal according to American Psychological Association guidelines;

4 Be cognizant of the range, complexity and value of criminological research