Fictional Information

Question 1

Some grant writers believe that grant proposal writing is analogous to making a sale. Indeed, a key facet of the grant proposal is to describe the existing program, technology, or building space and demonstrate a need for an upgrade.

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:

• Select a program, technology, or building (fictional or real) within any criminal justice/law enforcement agency of your choice.
  • If you selected a fictional program, technology, or building, then be sure to provide an adequate amount of fictional information/details.
• What is the purpose of the program? Explain.
• Specifically, why do you think there is a need for an upgrade? Explain.
• What arguments could you present to persuade your audience of your case? How would these arguments be effective? Explain

Question 2

Using information from course readings, create a “mini-proposal” which outlines a research project focused on a specific problem or question and utilizes a specific qualitative method discussed in this week’s (Week 2) readings. Emphasis should be placed on clear definition of the phenomena to be investigated, referenced procedures and methods for the investigation, and detailed description of the form and substance of expected findings from this mock study. This assignment should also address the strengths and weaknesses of applying qualitative methods as opposed to quantitative methods to answer the proposed research question.

Support your paper with a minimum of 5 resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.

Length: 5-7 pages not including title and reference pages
References: Minimum of 5 scholarly resources.

Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your paper should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.