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School:

School of Human and Health Sciences

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

I (FHEQ Level 5)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2022-09-01

Module Leader:

Dainis Ignatans

Version Number

2023.02

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Guided Independent Study

Requirements

Synopsis

You will build on your foundation year of study in research methods to explore in greater depth how to design, conduct and analyse different forms of criminological research in preparation for your independent final year research project. You will be provided with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience of doing… For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

LecturesTutorialsLaboratories.
  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Laboratories.

Outline Syllabus

The research process, from developing a research question to discussion and dissemination of findingsDevising research instruments, sampling participants, developing data collection methods, and addressing ethical concernsChoosing the most suitable approach to address a given issue, including qualitative, quantitative and other methodsA consideration of reliability, validity and ethical considerationsData analysis including… For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Critically appreciate a range of research approaches, designs and methods.
2.
Critically discuss the suitability and appropriateness of different research designs for addressing specific research issues.
3.
Analyse and critically interpret criminological research data and report this analysis in an appropriate format using a qualitative methodology.
4.
Analyse and critically interpret criminological research data and report this analysis in an appropriate format using a quantitative methodology.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written plan

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Assessment 3: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

The School generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply. The expectation is that text based assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®.

The School generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply.

The expectation is that text based assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®.

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