Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Justice Studies
Learning Methods
Online
Module Offerings
7225PS-APR-MTP
7225PS-JAN-MTP
7225PS-SEP-MTP
Aims
The module aims to prepare students for their dissertation by introducing key epistemological and methodological issues that impact upon research into crime, security, community safety and criminal justice. While exploring the politics and practice of research in these areas the module will introduce research theories and methods.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Recognise and evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of various
theoretical perspectives on research into crime, community safety and criminal
justice
2.
Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative research methods showing the
strengths and weaknesses of each whether used individually or in combination
3.
Critically examine how theory, politics and operational reality impact on research into crime, security, community safety and other criminal justice aspects
4.
Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative research methods showing the strengths and weaknesses of each whether used individually or in combination
5.
Support and present findings drawn from quantitative data
6.
Construct a viable, robust and well planned research design and methodology, applying data and analytical techniques learned within a personal area of specialised study.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:An indicative range of topics includes:
Introduction: What is Social Research?
The politics of research in a professional environment
Ethical issues in research
Producing a Literature Review
Designing and conducting research
Using analytical tools to enhance research
Additional Information:There are no professional body requirements at this stage, however developments associated with the College of Policing and other relevant government departments will be monitored and where appropriate, incorporated into module content.