Intuitive, accessible, and filled with real-world examples of everyday research situations, A Straightforward Approach to CJ Research Methods: Practices, Policies, and Procedures provides 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, this book 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 is a must for both students and faculty in criminal justice or the social sciences searching for a comprehensive yet approachable introduction to research methods.