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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
Barred Combinations
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®.