Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Justice Studies

Learning Methods

Online

Module Offerings

6306PS-APR-MTP

Aims

The module is intended to ensure that students have the knowledge, understanding and skills to conduct research into more complex issues, within the context of a policing related topic. Providing the opportunity to develop an ethically sound research question, and so develop appropriate empirical research methods to justify their choice of inquiry.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Formulate an ethically sound research question based on a critical reading of appropriate literature and previous research.
2.
By application of evidenced based research methods appropriate to their pathway, evidence an in-depth knowledge of their chosen field of study.
3.
Demonstrate the ability to utilise skills of independent empirical data collection and study, and plan an intervention in accordance with the standards of the University.
4.
Critically analyse the collected data and produce a relevant, accurate, coherent dissertation supplemented by a competent presentation of their research findings consistent with a policing context and reflect upon learning achieved.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Students will work on approved topics ensuring recognition of the applied aspects of Policing. The research process will provide engagement with: Research Design Research Ethics Researching Literature Critical Reading skills Research Methods Research Strategies Qualitative Research Quantitative Research Data Collection Analysis Critical Evaluation Critical Writing skills
Module Overview:
The module will ensure you have the knowledge, understanding and skills to conduct research into more complex issues, within the context of a policing related topic. During the module, you will be provided the opportunity to develop an ethically sound research question, and so develop appropriate empirical research methods to justify their choice of inquiry.
Additional Information:
This module will be delivered by lectures, directed study and tutorials. The tutorial element will also contain a minimum number of meetings with an allocated supervisor. These meetings may be face to face and may be via on line tutorials.

Assessments

Dissertation