Your assignment is to create a research poster based on what you have learned in this course along with some of the material you have produced for writing assignments. Be sure to revise components according to my feedback and incorporate any new information you have learned. The poster will be created in PowerPoint using a pre-made template I have provided. Feel free to edit/modify the template as needed – you can rearrange, recolor, add SmartArt and graphics, etc. – but make sure each section is clearly identifiable. Use legible fonts like Arial or Times New Roman. Font size should be around 36, or larger if needed. References should be in APA format.
Your research poster needs to include the following components:
1. Introduction section2. Literature review section3. Methodology section4. Implications section5. References section
For additional information on what needs to be included in each component, see the next page.
Your research poster needs to include the following information in each component:
Introduction:
o A brief paragraph introducing us to your topico Include your research question or questions
Brief overview of the literature:
o Include a brief review of the literature or “what we know” on this topic using several bulleted points Basically, this component should focus on what the literature says about your research topic. This can be empirical research and/or theoreticalresearch. Remember to synthesize themes across the literature instead of summarizing different articles.
Methodology:
o Describe, in detail, how you plan to collect data to answer your research question(s). Your methods section should show how you plan to answer your research question and why your strategy for data collection is appropriate to answer the question(s). o This section should include: Whether this study is exploratory, descriptive, explanatory, or evaluative research Discuss your population and sample• Who or what are you interested in studying? Discuss what sampling techniques you plan to use, such as convenience, simple random, systematic, snowball sampling techniques, etc. Explain why this sampling technique is the best choice for your research question(s). Include an explanation of how you will collect data• Include whether you are collecting qualitative or quantitative data• Include your specific research design, such as an experiment, survey, field research, etc. Include an area for your measures or variables you plan on utilizing in your study. • Conceptualize (conceptual definition) and operationalize your main independent and dependent variable(s) – you can include more, but at least include your primary IV and DVo Note the level of measurement o Note if the measure will be closed or open-ended o Include how you will operationalize the responses to the variable (if applicable *cough* it’s categorical *cough*)
Implications and Limitations:
o Discuss how this study will contribute to the scholarly body of work on your research topic and how this study will contribute to the criminal justice system (offenders, victims, and/or practitioners). o Provide some information on the limitations of your research study, specifically, on the limitations of your methodology.
References:
o You should include 3 – 5 references on your poster.
Mechanics:
o There should be no spelling, grammar, capitalization,or punctuation errors. When writing in sentences they should be logical and make sense. Bulleted points are acceptable if they are written in full sentences.
Design/Creativity:
o You can be as creative as you want on the poster: you can change colors, add smart art, etc.
