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Objectives of Graduate Research Project

Upon completion of the thesis, students will be able to:

1. Develop a research question

2. Formulate a testable research hypothesis

3. Conduct a literature review

4. Describe an appropriate research methodology to answer the research

question

5. Collect and analyze data

6. Draw conclusions and make recommendations based on the available

data;

7. Make an oral presentation of research findings;

8. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical issues surrounding the

collection and reporting of research data;

9. Understand the role research plays in the development of forensic

science; and

10. Describe how diversity issues may influence choice of research

topics, research methodology, and the application of research findings

to the justice system.

Section 1: Organization of Contents

Elements

The following preliminary pages (numbered in lowercase Roman numerals)

precede the body of the thesis, in this order:

*****¢ Title page

*****¢ Thesis approval pages (one for chair and two supervisors & the 2nd

for the Forensic program director)

*****¢ Copyright page (if you plan to register a copyright)

*****¢ Dedication page (optional)

*****¢ Acknowledgments (optional)

*****¢ Abstract

*****¢ Table of contents

*****¢ List of tables (if appropriate)

*****¢ List of illustrations (charts, graphs, figures) (if appropriate)

*****¢ List of symbols (if appropriate)

*****¢ Preface (optional)

Paginated in Arabic numerals is the text and other pages following the

preliminary pages arranged in the following order:

*****¢ Text (chapters of the manuscript)

*****¢ Endnotes

*****¢ Appendices

*****¢ References

*****¢ Index (optional)

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Title Page

All Masters Theses must carry the following information on the title page:

A research project submitted to National University in partial fulfillment of

the requirements for the degree of Master of Forensic Sciences.

Note: Refer to sample page in back.

Project Approval Page

A completed thesis must have the signatures of the three committee members,

and the forensic program lead faculty. Type only as many lines as there are

committee members signing. Signatures must be in permanent black ink. Refer

to sample page in back.

Copyright Page

This page is necessary only if the project is to be registered with the Federal

Copyright Office. Refer to sample page in back.

Dedication

Use discretion in making a dedication. The dedication should be consistent with

the topic of the research.

Acknowledgments

Use discretion in making acknowledgments. It is cus*****y to acknowledge

special assistance from extramural agencies. There is no obligation that

assistance received from members of the committee be acknowledged.

Acknowledgments should be couched in terms consistent with the scholarly

nature of the work. Your name and date should not appear on this page.

Abstract

All abstracts must be double-spaced and the title should simply be ABSTRACT.

The abstract can be no more than 150 words.

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Table of Contents

The table of contents is designed for the convenience of the reader. It should

include the acknowledgment page, abstract, list of tables, list of illustrations, list

of abbreviations or symbols, appendices and references as well as the major

sections in the text. Do not list the "Title Page" or "Table of Contents" in the

table of contents. Please note the following:

*****¢ You must have dot leaders between the end of a heading and its page

number

*****¢ Headings in the table of contents should appear as they do in the text

List of Tables

The term "table" applies to numerical and statistical data set in vertical or

horizontal alignment. If there are tables in your text/appendix, a list of tables

must be included. The "List of Tables" is on a page by itself and arranged in the

same general format as the Table of Contents. Type the table numbers in Arabic

numerals, and the titles in capital and small letters, with period leaders

extending from the last letter of the title to the page number. Please note:

*****¢ Titles may be shorter than they appear in the text as long as they are not

misleading. Titles may not be longer than the titles in the text.

*****¢ Numbering of tables. You have two options: (a) You may begin by

numbering the first table with the numeral "1" and continue to number

your tables consecutively throughout the entire manuscript; or (b) you

may number the first table in each chapter with numeral '1" and

continue to number your tables consecutively within each chapter. For

example, if chapter four has three tables and chapter five has three

tables, the numbering would be as follows: 4.1 4.2 4.3; 5.1, 5.2, 5.3.

Single space within titles which are longer than one line, but double space

between each entry.

List of Illustrations (charts, graphs, figures)

This list is also placed on a page by itself and arranged in the same general

format as the Table of Contents. Designate figure numbers with Arabic

numerals, and plate numbers, if any, with capital Roman numerals. If the thesis

contains both figures and plates, arrange them on separate lists.

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List of Symbols

If symbols are needed in the text, a list should be provided to explain their

definitions or meanings. The list should be placed on a separate page and

included where specified by these instructions.

Preface

A preface, while optional, enables you to explain your purpose and perhaps

justify your choice of a topic. The preface is also an appropriate place to present

an overview of the project, including a description of what is to be found in

each chapter. If utilized, it is part of the preliminary pages (numbered with

Roman numerals) and therefore precedes the main text.

Text

The organization of the text varies somewhat with the subject matter. The

project is divided into five chapters, each chapter titled and beginning on a new

page. In general, the content of the five chapters include:

Chapter I: Introduction

The first chapter provides an overview of the project. The specific subsections

of this chapter will vary, depending on the subject matter. In general, the first

chapter should include the following information:

Background of the Study: provide a brief history of the ideas and issues

related to the research topic. This section should not be a review of the literature

(though some information may be repeated in the literature review), but a

description of the events leading up to this research.

Problem Statement: this is the heart of the research project. This subsection

states the reason(s) why this research project is important. A good way to

approach the Problem Statement is to address the following: Because of x and y,

there is a problem in society (or the criminal justice system or the field of

forensic science); if only we knew more about things might be better. The

research project should be designed to answer z, which is the research question.

Purpose and objectives of the Study: list the component parts of the research

question. Rarely is a problem in forensic sciences one-dimensional. This

subsection should describe the specific elements of the problem being addressed

by the research.

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Rationale of the Study: develop the reasons for examining the elements

described in the purpose and objectives section. Explain why those elements

were selected, how they relate to the topic of the research, and how they related

to each other. In other words, explain how will accomplishing the purpose and

objectives answers the research question, and is something we should care

about.

Definition of Terms: list definitions for only those terms which might be

unfamiliar to the reader, especially those which can be considered terms of art

and operational definitions.

Limitations of the Study: describe self-imposed limits on the research,

including those that relate to both the breadth and depth of the inquiry. Also

include limitations that exist due to factors beyond your control. Describe the

(potential) effects the particular limitations may have on your research.

Theoretical Framework: if the research is driven by, or relates to, a particular

theoretical orientation, provide a brief overview of that orientation and how it

relates to the research.

Research Hypotheses: based on the purpose and objectives, what are the

expected outcomes for the research? Hypotheses are essentially predictions

about the answers to the research question and its component parts. The

research hypotheses are a critical element of the research project: they will

guide the literature review; heavily influence the research methodology needed

to obtain data that will either support or reject the hypotheses; and provide the

focus for data analysis, discussion, conclusions, and recommendations.

Summary of Remaining Chapters: include a brief summary of the first

chapter and describe the content of the remaining chapters. If a preface is

utilized, this subsection is not necessary.

Summary of Remaining Chapters: Describe the content of the remaining

chapters. If a preface is utilized, this subsection is not necessary.

Chapter II: Literature Review

The second chapter should not be confused with the Introduction in Chapter I.

The introduction provides a review of the topic; the Literature Review

summarizes what has been said about the topic. The Literature Review is not a

series of book (or journal article) reports. A good literature review tells a story

about the topic, using published works to support what is written. The chapter

should be organized in such a way as to (a) bring together the most important

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writings about the research question in general, followed by (b) a closer

examination of the writings related to the component parts detailed in the

Purpose and Objectives subsection of Chapter I. It is very helpful to the reader if

the ideas are presented in the same order throughout the thesis.

This chapter will contain the greatest number of citations, so it is important that

they be done correctly. Each citation must have a corresponding listing in the

Reference section.

The Literature Review should not include data that will be used to answer the

research question or test your research hypotheses. If the project is utilizing an

analysis of published research to answer the research question, the Literature

Review should provide the background and take the reader up to the point

where those studies begin.

Chapter III: Methodology

In general, this chapter describes how the data were collected that answer the

research question and its component parts. It is important to utilize appropriate

methods of data collection in order to be able to support or reject the research

hypotheses. This chapter should begin with a description of the research

methods used in the research, including a description of the dependent and

independent variables, if any. Chapter III will most likely include the following

subsections:

Setting: if important to the research, describe the time and place of data

collection.

Description of the Subjects: depending on the type of data used in the project,

this subsection can include either subjects involved in primary data collection,

or those described in published research studies. If the project involves human

subjects, it is necessary to first obtain their consent in writing.

Description of the Research Instrument(s): fully describe all questionnaires

and tests, if appropriate. Include a copy of questionnaires in the Appendix.

Procedures: describe in full detail how data were collected. If different

methods were used, each method must be described. This subsection should also

include a description and rationale for any statistical procedures used to support

or reject the research hypotheses.

Chapter IV: Results

This chapter includes a presentation and analysis of the data. The tone of the

chapter is purely objective, devoid of assumptions and interpretations.

Following a summary of the research data, Chapter IV should be organized in

manner consistent with the research hypotheses: first, present data related to the

first hypotheses; and second, analyze those data to determine whether the first

hypothesis can be supported or rejected. Follow this sequence for each

hypothesis.

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Tables are an effective way to present quantitative data. Qualitative data should

be summarized, as opposed to verbatim transcriptions.

Chapter V: Discussion, Conclusions, and

Recommendations

This chapter involves (a) a discussion of the research project, including the

findings, interpretation of the results, and problems and/or limitations; (b) a

conclusion: what did we find out? what did we learn? and (c) recommendations

for changes in policy or practice, future research, or anything else that will

direct solutions to the problem(s) that were the focus of the research.

Endnotes

Endnotes supplement or amplify information in the text. They should be used

sparingly: if the information is of central importance, it should be included in

the text; if the information is irrelevant or nonessential, it should be excluded;

however, if the information is tangential, and more fully develops an element of

the text, endnotes may be appropriate. Endnotes can be included at the end of

each chapter or at the end of all the text.

Appendix or Appendixes

The main purpose of the appendix (or appendixes) is (are) to provide detailed

information that would be distracting if presented in the text. For example, a

survey instrument or questionnaire, a data collection form, or a list of variables

would be appropriate for placement in an appendix.

References

Only those works cited in the text appear in the Reference section and,

conversely, every work in the Reference section must appear in the text. It is

important to properly cite all references. References style should be according

to APA manual.

Examples:

Tokita, K., & Schmid, K. (1963).Variants of alpha1-acid glycoprotein. Nature,

200:266.

Johnson, A. M., Schmid, K., & Alper, C. A. (1969). Inheritance of human

alpha1-acid glycoprotein (orosomucoid) variants. J Clin Invest, 48:2293 *****“ 2299.

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Schmid, K. (1975). Alpha1-acid glycoprotein. In: Putnum FW, editor. The

plasma proteins. Vol. 1 (pp. 183 *****“ 228). New York: Academic Press.

Giblett, E. R. (1969). Genetic markers in human blood. Oxford and Edinburgh:

Blackwell.

Schmidtmann, U. (1999). PGM1 (phosphoglucomutase-1) polymorphism. Ph.D.

Thesis, National University, San Diego, California.

Pollanen, M.S. (2000). The forensic value of the diatom test for drowning.

Forensic Pathology Unit, Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario, 26 Grenville

Street Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M7A 2G9. Retrieved June 20, 2003 from:

Http://erin.utronto.ca/academic/FSC/FSC239Y-Drowning.HTM

Note:

❐ No more than 3 web sites allowed.

❐ No News Papers are allowed.

Index

An index can be extremely useful, but also difficult to create. Consider

including an index only if word processing software facilitates its creation.

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Style

The Forensic Sciences Program follows the format guidelines established by the

American Psychological Association (APA). Please speak with your instructor

if you need additional help with the format.

Margins

Standardized margins are required on every page to ensure that no part of the

project is cut off when it is bound and trimmed. The left margin must be 11/2

inches from the edge; all other margins must be at least 1 inch from the edge.

Line Spacing

Double spacing is required for the entire thesis.

Punctuation

Many common manuscript problems involve punctuation. Selecting committee

members who are good *****s and who are familiar with APA style can

alleviate most problems.

Pagination

Every page must be counted in the numbering. With the exception of the title

page, a number must appear on every page. Placement of page numbers must be

consistent throughout and fit within the margins. Page numbers for preliminary

pages using Roman numerals appear centered at the bottom of the page; pages

using Arabic numerals appear in the upper right edge of the paper, one inch

from the right edge and one inch from the top.

Chapters

Each chapter must begin on a new page. Chapters should be numbered.

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Section 3: Illustrations

The purpose of illustrations (drawings, photographs, diagrams, maps, tables,

plates, etc.) is to present information more clearly than can be done with words.

Legends or titles should be self-explanatory, concise, and consistent in form.

Refer to the APA Style Manual.

Tables

The term "table" applies to numerical and statistical data set in vertical and

horizontal alignment. Tables over half a page in length should be placed on a

separate page. Tables too wide to be accommodated on one page may be typed

on two or more pages, pasted together and either folded or reduced to page size

by a suitable photographic process. Lengthy tables should be placed in the

Appendix.

Footnotes for tables are to be indicated by standard symbols (*, etc.) or lowercase

letters (a, b, etc.). Do not use numbers for footnotes to tables. Footnotes are

placed at the bottom of the table, not the bottom of the page.

Figures

The term "figure" refers to illustrations such as graphs, charts, diagrams,

photographs, and maps, but not statistical data presented in tables. Refer to the

APA Style Manual for the various styles.

Section 4: The Final Copy

Typing and Printing of the Manuscript

The Master*****s Thesis is expected to be the product of neat and careful work by

all concerned. The physical appearance must be immaculate and convey an

impression of pride and quality in behalf of the student, the advisory committee,

the program, and the university.

Your manuscript must be prepared on a type*****, word processor, personal

computer, or mainframe computer. However, al print in the project must meet

the following standards:

Any standard typeface is acceptable (although a font such as Courier is

recommended) as long as the same typeface is used throughout the manuscript,

with the exception of certain appendix material or legend on charts, which may

be put in a different type. Italics should be used only to highlight specific words

or phrases in the text, and only rarely.

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The type size should be 12-point for all material in the text (thisincludes

any reduced material which may be included in the Appendix).

The print should be letter quality (type***** or letter-quality printer, 300

dots per inch, 24-pin printer) with dark black characters that are consistently

clear and dense. Dot matrix is unacceptable. If you are uncertain about the