CJC4000(B)

Criminal Justice Honours Thesis Part 2 ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Colleen Lewis

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2006 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: As for CJC4000(A)

Objectives: Upon completion of CJC4000 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 15,000-18,000 word thesis. 8. Undertake independent research with supervisory consultation.

Assessment: 15,000-18,000 word thesis: 100%