CJM5000 - Criminal justice research project

Leader(s): Jude McCulloch

Offered

Not offered in 2009

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