Criminology Research Project

Unit code: LCR7901 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
24
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Prerequisites
LCR6002 - Research Methods for Criminology
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

The research project is the capstone unit of the criminology degree. Students will work in small teams to undertake the research project. The teams will implement that planned project by collecting, analysing and interpreting the data and writing a final report on the findings. The project will be conducted as per VU ethics requirements.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Work collaboratively and reflectively to conduct a complex community research project including collection and analysis of research data within ethical and practical constraints;
  2. Synthesise literature, data and experience in the interpreting research findings;
  3. Exemplify a scholarly approach to develop a concise, clearly structured research report.
  4. Evaluate team and individual performance.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Literature Review
|
Grade: 15%
A review of key literature and project plan 1500 words
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 15%
In class presentation with peer feedback on progress (15 mins)
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 50%
Research report (8,000 words)
Assessment type: Review
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Grade: 20%
Peer assessment and reflection – Individual evaluation of the team, its members and individual performance (1,000 words)

Required reading

Nil.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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