UNIVERSIDAD DE MANILA

Graduate School
Master
Course Syllabus

Methods of Criminal Justice Research

Professor: Rose Marie O. Mendoza, PhDChE.
Email: mendozarosemarie1926@yahoo.com.ph
Mobile: 09985661676
Name: Labro, Ceferina A.
Rating: _______________
Course/Yr/Section: _______________________________ Date: November 26,2016
Phone: 09051286486 Email: ceferina_labro@yahoo.com
Task Instruction Sheet
Task No. 2: Reading and Writing Skills
Title: Qualitative versus Quantitative Methods: Understanding Why Qualitative Methods are
Superior for Criminology and Criminal Justice Researches by Richard Tewksbury
Read the article carefully.
Section 1: Abstract: Write a short summary of the whole article, not more than 300 words.
Section 2: Rationale:
2.1. After reading the article, do you agree with the author that qualitative methods are more
superior for Criminology and Criminal Justice researches? Justify/explain your answer.
2.2. List down the advantages and disadvantages of qualitative approach based on your own
understanding of qualitative approach for CJ researches.
2.3. Of the advantage and disadvantages, which did you listed more? What does this mean?
Limit the rationale in 3-pages, max.
Section 3: Conclusion: Generate your own conclusion based on the article. (Minimum of 500 words)
Reminders:
1. Please be informed that I will not tolerate plagiarism in this class. Learn the art of
developing your own sentence and citing sources for each statement.
2. This task must be 10 pages in the maximum.
3. Non submission during deadlines will make the task for requirement only, meaning you
will receive the ceiling grade of 80 (2.0).
4. Do not use folders or envelopes, just staple it with this Task Instruction sheet as the cover
sheet. Do not forget to write your name in the space provided (above).
Due date: November 20, 2016 on or before 5pm.