The  project should have at least 8-10 pages of substance not counting the  cover and reference page. Please include a Cover Page, an abstract and a  list of references. The research proposal you write in this course will  NOT be sent to the IRB for approval. This is because you will not be  conducting actual research for the purposes of this class. You will  however gain an insight as to how to write a research proposal.

Each  student will be required to complete a research proposal, as the term  project. The research proposal will include the following:

• Title page

• Abstract (100-120 words)

• Introduction

• Hypothesis/Problem Statement/Purpose Statement

• Literature Review and Definitions included in research

• Research methods/design

• References

• Appendices – as needed (annotated bibliography, example consent form, example survey if used)

The  research proposal (Term Project) must be in a Word Document (.doc)  uploaded to the student’s folder through the assignment section.  Students will be required to use at least five scholarly references in  their work.

Students are required to follow APA Style guidelines.

The  research proposal (Term Project) must be in a Word Document (.doc)  uploaded to the student’s folder through the assignment section.  Students will be required to use at least three scholarly references in  their work.

Students are required to follow APA Style guidelines.

Topic: A Qualitative Analysis of Ethics, Integrity, and Professionalism in Law Enforcement

Please use references below:

Albrecht, S. (2016). Using Law Enforcement Ethics. Law & Order, 64(10), 10. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1830836397/

Pollock, J., & Becker, R. (1995). Law Enforcement Ethics: Using Officers’ Dilemmas As A Teaching Tool. Journal of Criminal Justice Education, 1–20. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/223370400/

Miller, J., & Fry, L. (1976). MEASURING PROFESSIONALISM IN LAW ENFORCEMENT. Criminology, 14(3), 401–412. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-9125.1976.tb00031.x

Add more if necessary. Rubric for paper is also attached