Criminal Justice Dissertation (24 points)
(ARTS)
Leader: Jude McCulloch
Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield Full year 2004 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Evening)
Caulfield Full year 2005 (Evening)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Evening)
Synopsis:
Objectives: Upon completion of this subject students will be able to: 1. Review a specific body of research in the field of Criminal Justice and Criminology and demonstrate a command of that literature. 2. Identify and develop key research questions. 3. Develop and implement an empirical research project in the field of Criminal Justice and Criminology. 4. Critically investigate a key issue in Criminal Justice and Criminology. 5. Critically write up research findings. 6. Construct a critical argument that is sustained by empirical data. 7. Construct a cumulative argument across an 18,000 word research project. 8. Undertake independent research with supervisory consultation.
Assessment: 18,000 word dissertation: 100%
Contact Hours: regular supervisory meetings
Prerequisites: High credit average in 48 points at 4th level taken as part of the Master of Criminal Justice program
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