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Overview
The ability to conduct professional quality
research is a highly desirable skill within many public and
private agencies. The Division of Criminal Justice is pleased
to offer [2-3] students the opportunity to gain valuable
experience in this broad area through research-based
internships.
Research assistants work with faculty on
various research projects (e.g., crime control methods, fear,
prostitution, offender populations, social-legal policy
influences, sports sociology). General tasks include
conducting literature research and review, data entry and
analysis, report writing, presentation support, and coursework
assistance. Some grant writing and teaching assistant
opportunities may also develop.
By the culmination of the internship, interns
generally gain more advanced experience and skills and are
better prepared to gain employment and independently pursue
other professional interests.
Minimum Qualifications
q Familiarity
with the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office 2007
software applications. You don’t need to be highly proficient
using computers; just know enough to efficiently get in and
out of various Windows applications and generally move around
easily on the computer. Knowing how to use PowerPoint and
some statistical applications is a valuable plus (but not
necessary).
q Good
library and on-line research and writing skills.
q Consistent
attendance and the ability to successfully manage both your
internship duties and college coursework.
q The
students who are most successful in the internship are
generally well-organized, highly self-motivated and
inquisitive, thorough in following directions, and able to
work efficiently alone or as part of a small group.
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