Developing Research Structure and Quality in the Security Field:

An Overview

Martin Scott Catino, Ph.D.Associate Dean of Doctoral and Strategic Studies

Henley Putnam University

PART I

OBJECTIVE:

▪ Provide a basic structure for developing the quality of research in the security field

▪ Develop an understanding of the essential parts of the research process, or scientific method

▪ Communicate the point that structure generates quality and does far more than create a template or outline

The 7 Steps as Systems not Just Process

▪ Background: Familiarity

▪ Research Question: Focus

▪ Purpose: Utility

▪ Hypothesis/Theory: Logical Thinking

▪ Methodology: Effectiveness of investigation

▪ Analysis: Depth

▪ Conclusion: Contribution

Which of these areas and qualities have you used, omitted, neglected or exploited

in your research?

REFLECTION:

What are the consequences of omitting any one of these in your research?

REFLECTION:

What are the 7 Steps of the Research Process?

▪ Background

▪ Research Question

▪ Purpose

▪ Hypothesis/Theory

▪ Methodology

▪ Analysis

▪ Conclusion

CONCLUSION

▪ Developing a structured approach to security research is important for developing quality.

▪ The seven steps of the research process offer a valuable approach for developing the quality of research in the security field.

▪ Each step of the seven steps develops quality of one’s research and not just form.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Martin Scott Catino, Ph.D.Associate Dean of Strategic SecurityHenley Putnam Universityscatino@Henley-Putnam.edu