Crime Research and Methods

Unit code: LCR3901 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Online Real Time
Prerequisites
LCR2003 - Criminological Theory; or
ASL2002 - Criminal Justice Systems 2; and
LCR3001 - Contemporary Issues in Criminology
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview


The aim of this unit is to provide basic social science research skills and methods and an opportunity to think more deeply about a contemporary issue related to criminology, examine the relevant literature and engage in a systematic and evidence-based investigation of that issue. Students in small teams will plan to undertake a empirical research project in an area of interest a with due consideration of ethical issues. In this unit, student teams will develop a project plan and report on the process. In LCR3902 Research Project, student teams will undertake the study and report on the findings

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Critique the principles and assumptions that underpin different forms of research design and methodology;
  2. Apply and evaluate ethical issues for criminological research;
  3. Apply and evaluate advanced research methods skills including design, analysis and presentation
  4. Postulate appropriate research questions and justify techniques used in relation to criminological issues, and
  5. Carry out a systematic research proposal on a set topic.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 10%
Timed, take home quiz
Assessment type: Annotated Bibliography
|
Grade: 30%
Annotated bibliography
Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 40%
Group research proposal
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 20%
In class test

Required reading

Research Methods for Criminal Justice
Dantzker, M (2018)| Jones & Bartlet, USA

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Criminology
LBCR | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology
LHCR | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4.5 years
Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Criminology
LBLC | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years

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