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 [email protected]