Are there any shortcomings that a researcher should be aware of

How do the report’s authors obtain their data? Are there any shortcomings that a researcher should be aware of before using data from one of these reports?

You work at a university and have been assigned to assist a team of criminologists who are visiting from another country. They will be conducting research on crime in the United States, and they are confused by the several different crime reports that are available. You have been asked to instruct them on the features, pros, and cons of the Uniform Crime Reports (UCRs), the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS), and the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS).

Create a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation that compares these three crime reports.

For each of the three, include as complete a description as possible. Which crimes does it cover?

How do the report’s authors obtain their data? Are there any shortcomings that a researcher should be aware of before using data from one of these reports?

One of the researchers intends to write an article that documents the number of violent crimes committed in the United States but not reported to the police.

Indicate in your presentation which report would be the best source of data for her to use and why.

The paper should be written in the student’s own words, and no more than 4 pages in length, including a title page and reference page. This means two pages of content, which requires clear and focused writing. Avoid excessive use of quotations. Include page numbers, clear and accurate writing, following APA (7^th ed.) style. Use double spacing, 10-12 font, with 1-inch margins.

To submit your paper:

Submit an electronic copy in the assignment drop box by the due date.

If illness or an emergency prevents a student from meeting deadlines, the instructor must be notified before class.

Evaluation Criteria for Paper

A “similarity” score should be under 20%. Please check the Q &A post on Canvas if you have any questions.

(10%) Resources used as rationale for approaches and as sources of content

_____ 5. (20%) write paper in a scholarly manner
(4%) Format includes title page, body of paper, & reference page, with pages numbered

_____ 5. (20%) Write the Paper in a scholarly manner
(4%) Format includes title page, body of paper, & reference page, with pages numbered

APA style
(4%) Limit the paper to 4 pages in length, which includes title page and reference page
(4%) Cite references in the paper according to APA style
(4%) list References on the reference page according to APA style
(4%) Grammar, language, spelling, and sentence structure are at a college writing level.