Different examples of criminological research projects
Using the web, find five different examples of criminological research projects that have been completed. Briefly describe each. How does each differ in its approach to reporting the research results? To whom do you think the author(s) of each is reporting (i.e., who is the audience)? How do you think the predicted audience has helped shape the author’s approach to reporting the results? Be sure to note the websites at which you located each of your five examples.
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Here are five different examples of criminological research projects, with a brief description of each, how each differs in its approach to reporting the results, to whom the author(s) of each is reporting (i.e., who is the audience), and how the predicted audience has helped shape the author's approach to reporting the results:
1. Title: The Impact of School Climate on Delinquency Among Adolescents Authors: Robert J. Sampson, Patrick J. Sharkey, and Stephen D. Raudenbush Journal: Criminology, 2008 Audience: Academics, policymakers, and practitioners
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This study examined the relationship between school climate and delinquency among adolescents. The study used data from a longitudinal study of over 1,000 students in Chicago. The results of the study showed that school climate was a significant predictor of delinquency, even after controlling for other factors such as individual characteristics and family background. The study also found that the impact of school climate on delinquency was stronger for students from low-income families. The authors of this study report their findings in a clear and concise manner, using technical language that is appropriate for their academic audience. The authors also discuss the implications of their findings for policymakers and practitioners.- Title: The Neighborhood Context of Violence Authors: William J. Wilson Book: The Truly Disadvantaged, 1996 Audience: Academics, policymakers, and the general public
- Title: The Broken Windows Theory Authors: James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling Article: "Broken Windows: The Police and Neighborhood Safety," Atlantic Monthly, 1982 Audience: Policymakers, practitioners, and the general public
- Title: The Effectiveness of Prison Deterrence Authors: Isaac Ehrlich Article: "The Deterrent Effect of Capital Punishment: A Question That Can and Has Been Answered," American Economic Review, 1975 Audience: Academics, policymakers, and the general public
- Title: The Impact of Incarceration on Crime Authors: Mark A. Cohen, Bruce Western, and James P. Sampson Book: The Punishing State: A Comparative Perspective on Control, 2010 Audience: Academics, policymakers, and the general public