Research Topic

[jlynneh]

Hi everyone. I am in my 2nd class in my graduate program (MS Legal Studies/Criminal Justice), and I am required to complete a large paper. I HAVE NO IDEAS, the Criminal Justice spectrum is just too large for me to choose. Does anyone have any suggestions about how I can narrow down my options? 

About me: I'm a 25 year old female, a corrections officer at state prison (male inmates only), I am in the National Guard, and I am interested in basically everything, which makes choosing a topic difficult. 

Thanks! 

[Partinrn]

The field of Criminology/Criminal Justice is pretty vast, you are correct. That being said, the easiest way to find a research topic is to ask yourself what you really care about. What would you enjoy learning more about in our field? You mentioned you're a corrections officer. Would you be interested in researching recidivism? Responsivity? Whether a new program for the incarcerated would be appropriate? These are just a few examples, but if you follow what you are interested in it makes this decision much much easier. Best of luck. 

 

PS

 I'm interested in pretty much everything as well, but there are a couple of topics and sub topics that spark my interest even more. Find those and you'll be set!