Research Proposal

Students are to formulate a research question and hypotheses in the field of Homeland Security, design a method of testing the theory and detail how the study would be run. This is a RESEARCH PROPOSAL, which is different than a research paper.

Research proposal are to be 8-10 pages not including title page and bibliography. Students should utilize a MINIMUM of 3 DIFFERENT academic sources, not include the textbook. **Note Wikipedia is NOT an academic source and should not be used for this paper. Academic journals, books, and government websites are the best sources to use. Papers should include:
Title Page
Body of the paper (8-10 pages)
Introduction to the issue
Background information
Research Questions
Hypothesis
Research design and consideration
Ethical issues
Discussion
Next steps
Conclusion
Sources
The body should include research proposal, background information, research questions, hypotheses, ethical considerations, sample information, and how the study will be conducted.
NOTE this is a proposal, you are not actually completing the study, but proposing what you would do if you could….

Note: If you are unsure of how to find academic sources, please consult the CU library for information on how to find academic journal articles. Remember that the field of Homeland Security is an interdisciplinary study, so you should consult journals outside the field.

ALL research papers will be submitted via Turnitin.

It is necessary to CITE all information in your paper. If you are unsure of how to do this, contact the writing center…they are there to help you. Not citing information is considered plagiarism and is not tolerated (see below). Remember, not knowing how or what to cite is not an excuse. Utilize the writing center!!

SAMPLE SOLUTION

The Threat of Cyberterrorism as Compared to Other Acts of Terrorism
Introduction
The Department of Homeland Security was created with the main mandate being to protect the American people. This remains its highest priority at all times. However, despite the strength and resilience shown by the American people through such agencies,…