research proposal 147

Write a 700- to 1,050-word Background/Literature Review. Be sure to include the following:

HOMICIDE is the topic

A description of what is already known about this area
A short discussion of why the background studies are not sufficient
A summary of the basic background information on the topic gleaned from your literature review
A discussion containing several critical studies that have already been done in this area. Use current references and studies. Note: Material that is five or more years old is considered outdated unless it is the only literature that addresses the topic.
An analysis of why these background studies are insufficient. What question(s) do they leave unresolved that you would like to study?
A list of these readings in References at the end of this section of the proposal.

Include at least six peer-reviewed references. These references can include the same references from Part I.