RESEARCH 1

derived from the prefix “re” which means repeat or redo, and the root word search, which means to find or look. From the etymology of this word, research literally means to repeatedly look for something which had been in existence before.

It is defined as a careful, systematic study of knowledge in the field of criminal justice, undertaken to discover or establish facts of crimes or causations of crime.

There are five factors to consider to determine whether that a problem is researchable or not. These factors are as follows: (1) the problem is existing in the locality or country but no known solution to the problem; (2) the solution can be answered by using statistical methods and techniques; (3) there are probable solutions but they are not yet tested; (4) the occurrence of phenomena requires scientific investigation to arrive at precise solution; and (5) serious needs/problems of the people where it demands research.

By and large, majority of the thesis writers and neophytes in research find difficulty in searching for a research problem. Once a problem is found, they still find difficulty in formulating specific problems and objectives. Sometimes, they do not see that a simple question may actually be a research problem stated in an interrogative form.

It must contain the subject matter of the thesis, the setting of the study, the respondents involved, and the period when the data will be collected.

The title indicates what is expected to be found inside the thesis report.

It must be brief and concise.

This is the original idea that motivates curiosity, the area of personal or academic interest that generates the driving force. The mind should be stimulated by the topic that there is a certain sense of compulsion to undertake the research.

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This is succeeded by a detailed discussion of the results collated, as indicated above. Conclusions are then made, followed by recommendations for further research.

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Suspense is not necessary for reporting the results, and such is often irritating to examiners. Data should immediately be reported.