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CJM5000

Criminal Justice Research Project ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Postgraduate
(ARTS)

Leader: Jude McCulloch

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

Synopsis: This unit requires students to complete a 9,000 word research project on a topic of their choosing in consultation with their assigned supervisor who is a member of academic staff.

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. Critically investigate a key issue in Criminal Justice and Criminology. 4. Critically write up research findings. 5. Construct a critical argument. 6. Construct a cumulative argument across an 9,000 word research project.

Assessment: 9,000 word research project: 100%

Contact Hours: Regular supervisory meetings

Prerequisites: CJC4020