2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LAW1128 Criminal Justice Study Skills

10 creditsClass Size: 55

Module manager: Dr David Churchill
Email: d.churchill@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Module replaces

LAW1126 Criminal Justice Study Skills

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

The module is structured in two discrete (albeit inter-related) sections. The first will cover issues concerned with ‘becoming an independent learner’ (i.e. what this involves and how to do it). The second section relates more directly to forms of assessment and developing skills to enhance student performance and also transferrable skills, such as presentation and teamwork skills.

Objectives

This module will enable students to adapt to the learning, teaching and assessment demands of Higher Education by developing a more independent, reflective, rigorous and self-managed approach to their studies. It is specifically and carefully designed to instil the skills and confidence needed to succeed on the BA programme.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will:

- Understand the meaning and importance of independent learning in Higher Education

- Recognise the crucial role of skill development in relation to their own academic performance within the context of studying Criminal Justice and Criminology

- Have acquired the necessary skills to succeed and feel confident in approaching all forms of assignment.

Syllabus

This module combines lectures and practical sessions to cover the core components of study skills required to succeed on the BA programme. Students are introduced to the requirements and expectations of undergraduate-level study, and ways of finding information and academic sources. Further sessions cover how to become an independent scholar, how to manage the workload, how to read academic sources effectively and how to enhance critical thinking and analytical skills. The module will also provide in-depth, practical guidance on completing assessments, including essays, examinations and presentations. Full guidance is provided on ensuring accurate referencing. Finally, students are given preliminary advice on how to make the most of opportunities available to them at University, and how best to prepare for employment upon completion of their studies.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Workshop	2	1.00	2.00
Interactive Lecture	6	1.50	9.00
Lecture	3	1.00	3.00
Seminar	1	1.00	1.00
Independent online learning hours			2.00
Private study hours			83.00
Total Contact hours			15.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

Private study - students will be instructed to read and undertake a series of text-based exercises. Group work and preparation for assessed group presentation

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Registers of attendance will be taken at classes – and absences dealt with through the normal School channels. Progress will be monitored through contribution to seminars and support offered where deemed appropriate, either by module tutors, or by referring the student to personal tutors and/or skills@library
Students also receive instant feedback on the on-line quiz, which will pinpoint any immediate study skills weaknesses.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Computer Exercise	On-line task (quiz)	20.00
Portfolio	three tasks which assess reading and essay writing skills	50.00
Group Project	10 min presentation	30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Coursework will be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis (as opposed to along the 20/90 scale) but all three elements must be taken to progress

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 26/03/2018

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