1. Research Project
Unrest in Ferguson

2. 2. Review the literature (current events articles)
1. Identify the problem
(What is the problem in Ferguson? Is it part of a larger problem?)
2. Review the literature (current events articles)
3. Formulate a hypothesis
What are the independent and dependent variables?
The independent variable is the variable in a study that causes something to occur.
The dependent variable is what results in the change in the independent variable.

3. 4. Research design
5. Collect data- analyze existing material
6. Analyze the data
7. State findings and conclusions