Review of the Literature (ROL)
Identify 10 scholarly resources related to the research question you chose in Module One.
These need to be peer-reviewed articles and text, not websites, Wikipedia posts, general web articles, news articles, blogs, and so forth.
You selected five resources for your Module One discussion, and feedback was provided by your instructor on the appropriateness of the article or resource. You may use the five approved resources from Module One as part of your 10 required resources for this assignment.
Craft an analysis of the resources that highlights the key points and problems that relate to the research question.
Things to note when conducting an analysis of resources:
Review individual resources for key points and problems that relate to the research question you chose. This should be one fluid writing, not a list of summarized articles.
You are analyzing the resources in order to identify recurring themes that are common to the research question topic.
State facts, not your personal opinion—there are no absolutes (e.g., research indicates…, research suggests…).
Questions to consider to develop a thorough analysis:
How did the problem evolve (if it can be determined)?
What is the current status of the problem?
What have criminal justice professionals done in the past to address the problem, and what do they currently do?
Identification of Problem
Identify a specific criminal justice problem based on your ROL.
Identify a factor that contributes to the problem.