“A Straightforward Approach to CJ Research Methods: Practices, Policies, and Procedures”

Carolina Academic Press recently published “A Straightforward Approach to CJ Research Methods: Practices, Policies, and Procedures” by Vanessa Woodward Griffin, associate professor in the Department of Criminology at the University of West George, and Kyle A. Burgason, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology at Iowa State University.

According to Carolina Academic Press, the book is intuitive, accessible and filled with real-world examples of everyday research situations, providing students with the tools they need to understand the research they read and take the first steps toward producing meaningful research projects.

Featuring step-by-step organization that follows the stages of developing a research proposal, “A Straightforward Approach to CJ Research Methods” emphasizes the actual experience of conducting research and contains numerous strategies and tips, including several examples of research proposal papers. Reinforced by a robust pedagogy that includes chapter objectives, key terms, section worksheets, and critical discussion questions, the text offers students and faculty in criminal justice or the social sciences a comprehensive yet approachable introduction to research methods.