Research Project

Unit code: LCR3902 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Online Real Time
Prerequisites
LCR3901 - Crime Research and Methods
(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 collaboratively undertake the research project planned in Crime Research and Methods. They 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. Conduct a 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.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 10%
Prepare a project plan
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 20%
Test
Assessment type: Review
|
Grade: 10%
Provide a project progress report
Assessment type: Research Paper
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Grade: 60%
Provide a 2,500 word research paper

Required reading

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

Students will be required to undertake their own literature review appropriate to their chosen research project.

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 Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Studies
LBCP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 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

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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