Research Proposal and Annotated Bibliography To begin the action research process, a researcher selects a focus and clarifies the vision and targets of the research. A close review of current scholarly sources about a research topic helps to clarify vision and targets of the research and builds support for a research investigation.In Topic 1 you selected two areas of research for your action research study. From these two areas, select one area to further develop as an action research project throughout this course. Based on the area of research selected, identify a specific topic or focus to apply the action research process.For this assignment, develop an action research proposal, create an annotated bibliography of current research (within the last five years), and develop research questions.Write a 50-100 word research proposal explaining the vision and target of the action research, including your theory of action.Examine five recent, peer-reviewed research studies related to the topic selected and write a 100-150 word annotation for each study.Each annotation must include the following:Assumption of the limits of the researchType of research (qualitative or quantitative).Methodology – participants, instrumentation, design, and procedureResults (1-2 sentence summary)Gaps in the researchBased on the research reviewed, develop 3-5 research questions based on the identified gaps in the research. These research questions will serve as the foundation for collecting data in the next topic.Support your work with 5-7 scholarly resources.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not requiredHere is the outline your provided for week 1Research OutlineResearch Topics: 1.What are the effects on student achievement in ELA Middle Grades for the collection of assessment data?2. How is student achievement impacted in the Extended Learning Beyond the Classroom Virtual Setting?Reasons for selecting the research areasThe best research approachImpact of the research on students and educatorsStages of action research processPlanning Phase, Action Phase, Analysis, ConclusionAssigned REading Material for the week✔ Analysis, 1. Read “Understanding Educational Research (For Teachers, Decision-Makers and Parents),” located on the Parents Teachers website (2016). URL: http://parents-teachers.com/articles/research/research1.shtml 2. Read “Research 101: Understanding Research Studies,” by Grohol, located on the PsychCentral website (2018). URL: https://psychcentral.com/lib/research-101-understanding-research-studies/ 3. Read “Narrowing a Topic and Developing a Research Question,” located on the Indiana University website.URL: https://libraries.indiana.edu/sites/default/files/Develop_a_Research_Question.pdf 4. Read Chapters 4, 5, and 6 URL: https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/sage/2016/the-action-research-guidebook_a-process-for-pursuing-equity-and-excellence-in-education_3e.php

Case Study of a Criminal Offender Part 1Competencies Addressed in This DiscussionThis discussion addresses the following competencies: Competency 1: Apply theoretical perspectives to motives for criminal behavior. Competency 4: Apply scholarly research findings to topics in criminal psychology. Competency 5: Explain mental health testing and standards applicable in criminal courts. IntroductionIn this discussion, you will explore a case study of a well-known criminal offender and prepare for an assignment based on the same offender in the next unit. You may select a case from the following high-profile individuals: Susan Smith. Jeffrey Dahmer. Andrea Yates. All three used the insanity defense. The unit readings include articles concerning all three offenders. Choose the offender you want to focus on and read the articles provided. Include the name of the offender you have chosen to discuss in your subject line of your main post.InstructionsResearch your selected case. In your main post: Describe briefly the charges against the individual. Discuss the psychological theories relevant to the case. For example, are there biological, developmental, or environmental factors that could be applied to his or her criminal behavior? Describe how psychological assessments or evaluations were used in the criminal proceedings. Support your ideas with professional and scholarly resources.Discussion ObjectivesThe competencies addressed in this discussion are supported by discussion objectives, as follows: Competency 1: Apply theoretical perspectives to motives for criminal behavior. Discuss the psychological theories relevant to the case. For example, are there biological, developmental, or environmental factors that could be applied to his or her criminal behavior? Competency 4: Apply scholarly research findings to topics in criminal psychology. Support your ideas with professional and scholarly resources. Competency 5: Explain mental health testing and standards applicable in criminal courts. Describe how psychological assessments or evaluations were used in the criminal proceedings. Response GuidelinesAfter completing your main post, respond to at least two other learners' posts during the discussion week. Please note that to earn full credit for your discussion, you must participate on two separate days and make a minimum of one post on each of those two days. Comment on themes raised in the posts and pose questions to move the discussion forward.Be sure to reply to at least one learner who addressed a different criminal offender than the one you chose. All three offenders ended up with insanity defenses. Compare how the path taken by the defense in your choice was different from or similar to your peer's choice.Resources PSYC Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.