CJM5050

Criminal Justice Dissertation ( 24 points, SCA Band 1, 0.500 EFTSL)

Leader: Jude McCulloch

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

Synopsis: This unit requires students to engage in a significant piece of reading and research and write a dissertation of 18,000 words 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. 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