Crime Research and Methods

    Unit code: LCR3901 | Study level: Undergraduate
    Credit points
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Location
    City Queen
    Online Real Time
    Prerequisites
    LCR2003 - Criminological Theory; or
    ASL2002 - Criminal Justice Systems 2; and
    LCR3001 - Contemporary Issues in Criminology
    (Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
    Overview
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    Overview

    The aim of this unit is to provide basic social science research skills and methods and an opportunity to think more deeply about a contemporary issue related to criminology, examine the relevant literature and engage in a systematic and evidence-based investigation of that issue. Students in small teams will plan to undertake a empirical research project in an area of interest a with due consideration of ethical issues. In this unit, student teams will develop a project plan and report on the process. In LCR3902 Research Project, student teams will undertake the study and report on the findings

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Critique the principles and assumptions that underpin different forms of research design and methodology;
    2. Apply and evaluate ethical issues for criminological research;
    3. Apply and evaluate advanced research methods skills including design, analysis and presentation
    4. Postulate appropriate research questions and justify techniques used in relation to criminological issues, and
    5. Carry out a systematic research proposal on a set topic.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 10%
    Timed, take home quiz
    Assessment type: Annotated Bibliography
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Annotated bibliography
    Assessment type: Report
    |
    Grade: 40%
    Group research proposal
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 20%
    In class test

    Required reading

    Research Methods for Criminal Justice
    Dantzker, M (2018)| Jones & Bartlet, USA

    As part of a course

    This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

    Bachelor of Criminology
    LBCR | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology
    LHCR | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4.5 years
    Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Criminology
    LBLC | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years

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