Please write a qualitative research proposal on the following topic; “What are the
experiences of male youth reintegration following juvenile detention for theft in Calgary?”
I have attached grading rubrics, assignment instructions and a proposal example to assist in
you facilitating the proposal to the best of your ability.
*Important*
You will be required to cite the textbook for the methods/methodology section, I will attempt
to link an online version of the textbook
Research Proposal Rubric (Maximum of 5 points each: 20/20)
Introduction and Literature Review:
Introduction contains a researchable question and provides a clear roadmap for the
rest of the paper
• The literature review contains a minimum of 6 academic sources for research
context and theory (3 for each)
O
Provides an excellent overview of the research topic
Masterfully situates the research topic within a theoretical perspective
Overall, the literature review is written in a way that is easy to follow and decipher
the goals of the proposed research project
Grammar and Structure:
A consistently appropriate use of in-text citations throughout
Little to no spelling and grammatical errors throughout
• The proposal is consistently and accurately formatted according to APA formatting
guidelines
• Throughout the proposal, ideas from other sources are paraphrased and
communicated in a clear and concise manner
•
No unnecessary quotes
The proposal provides all necessary components: Title page, introduction, literature
review, methods, conclusion, reference page, appendix
The proposal adheres to the minimum and maximum page limit
Methods:
Contains a minimum of 3 academic sources AND integrates all relevant concepts
and content from the textbook
Clearly and consistently connects the methods to the research question and
literature review
Provides a clear explanation of all processes of data collection and proposed
analysis • Brings in all necessary ethical considerations for the chosen method and
proposed analysis
•
The appendix provides clear examples for the chosen method
Argument:
The research question is clearly connected with the research topic
• The literature review provides an in-depth yet concise overview of the research topic
and theoretical perspective
The proposal as a whole is written in a way that the intention and strength of the
proposed research project is communicated to the reader
The conclusion clearly sums up the proposed project and effectively answers the "so
what" question
Research proposal
Research Proposal (20%)
For the purpose of this research proposal, you must choose a qualitative research method most
suitable for a research topic related to crime and criminal justice. The requirements of this assignment
are as follows:
• A title page
• An introduction with a researchable question
• A literature review
o The literature review needs to be sufficient enough to show that you have done your
background research on this topic
A minimum of 3 academic sources
o It also must show how your research question fits amongst the theoretical literature
A minimum of 3 academic sources
Methods
[Link]
4th-Edition-9780190165987-Converted-PDF.
O This section must detail everything about your proposed research project A minimum of 3 academic
sources
O A minimum of 3 academic sources
Which method will you use?
Why did you choose this method of study? Why is it the most suitable
Who will be your participants? What kind of sampling will you be
using?
Explain why you have chosen to sample this particular way and why
this group of individuals.
Are there any ethical considerations in your study?
How will you go about protecting the identities of the
participates?
How will you go about minimizing the risks?
How will you carry out your analysis?
How do you propose to disseminate the results to your study?
A conclusion that sums up the proposed research and how it relates to your researchable question.
A reference page
An appendix
Examples of interview questions, focus group questions, etc.
Your proposal may be submitted as a group project with no more than 3 group members, or as an
individual essay. The paper must be structured according to APA formatting. In total, you will be
required to gather a minimum of 9 academic sources.
As a group project, the paper should be 10-13 pages in length NOT INCLUDING TITLE PAGE, REFERENCE
PAG, or APPENDIX
As an individual essay, the paper should be 7-10 pages in length NOT INCLUDING
TITLE PAGE, REFERENCE PAGE, OR APPENDIX
Sample