The Research Literature Review Part I: Describe the systematic search process you will use to locate prior research that is “on point” or related to the specific problem you are studying. Note, a...

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The Research Literature Review Part I: Describe the systematic search process you will use to locate prior research that is “on point” or related to the specific problem you are studying. Note, a prior study does not have to have been conducted in the same agency or community that you are proposing to use, but should be conducted in the United States to be applicable to criminal justice, homeland security, or emergency management in this country. Include the following in your description: · Remind others of the problem you are researching. · What online search tools are available for use in locating studies? · What keywords will you search for to locate relevant studies? · How will you locate original research studies as opposed to literature reviews or general information sources? · How will you locate prior studies reported in peer-reviewed journals? Part II: This week’s readings discuss strategies for critically reviewing published studies and drafting a literature review. Review a table that presents an overview of four studies examining use of the Incident Command System. After reviewing the information presented in the table, explain how you would critically analyze the research studies, integrating reference to the unit readings. Discuss noted strengths and weaknesses in the studies. What themes might you identify and discuss as major subject areas when summarizing the main findings from the research?