I need assistance developing a research project that is 8 to 10 pages, double-spaced (Font 12).

The chosen topic is: "Examining the issue of disproportionate representation of minorities in the justice system in the State of Texas, myth and/or reality."

The project structure is as follows:

1. Cover Page:

• Include the project title and authors' names as specified in the instructions.

2. Table of Contents:

• List all the sections and subsections with corresponding page numbers.

3. Abstract (Page 1):

• Provide a concise overview within 150 words.
• Cover the study's purpose, methodology, population, sampling, data sources, analysis, key findings, and implications or recommendations.

4. Research Question (Page 2):

• Clearly state the research question.
• Emphasize its importance and relevance, aligning it with the project's title.

5. Literature Review (Pages 3-4):

• Start broadly and narrow down to identify gaps or areas for exploration.
• Cite relevant studies, noting their findings, successes, and shortcomings.
• Propose new directions for the present study.
• Ensure citations are in APA style.

6. Hypotheses (Page 5):

• Formulate hypotheses related to the research question.
• Represent testable relationships between variables.
• Connect hypotheses to the central focus of the study.

7. Method Section (Pages 6-7):

• Describe the population under investigation.
• Detail the sampling method, data collection procedures, and data sources.
• Utilize secondary data from agency records, following guidelines from Chapter 10 of the book.

8. Statement of Compliance (Page 8):

• Address ethical considerations, especially concerning the protection of human subjects.
• Explain the rationale for not undergoing the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process if applicable.

9. Data Analysis Procedure (Page 9):

• Outline how the data will be input.
• Specify the software to be used (SPSS, SAS, Excel, etc.).
• Describe the chosen statistical procedures and their appropriateness according to the guidelines from the book.

10. Results Section (Page 10):

• Report the analysis results in narrative or tabular form.
• Provide an explanatory narrative linking results to the research question and hypotheses.

11. Discussion, Implications, Limitations, and Recommendations (Continuation of Page 10 and beyond):

• Interpret the results.
• Discuss the significance in relation to hypotheses.
• Compare findings with literature.
• Address implications, limitations, and provide recommendations for future research or societal actions.

12. References (New Page):

• List all sources in APA style.
• Ensure accurate citations for the book and other relevant studies.

Finding Outside Sources:

• Search academic databases like PubMed, JSTOR, or your university library for relevant studies.
• Use keywords such as "racial disparities in criminal justice Texas" or "minority representation in Texas prisons."
• Ensure credibility of sources by checking peer-reviewed journals and reputable publishers.

here is the book name for refrences as well: Maxfield, M. & Babbie, E. (2016). Basics of research methods for criminal justice andcriminology. 4th Ed., Belmont, CA: Cengage Learning. ISBN13: 978-1-305-26110-5.