2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LAW3035 Long Dissertation (Criminal Justice and Criminology)
40 creditsClass Size: 72
Module manager: Dr Suzanne Young
Email: S.Young@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
Pre-requisites
LAW2286 | Researching Crime and Criminal Justice (for undergraduates) |
This module is mutually exclusive with
LAW3225 | Dissertation |
LAW3320 | Long Dissertation |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
The objectives of this module are:- to develop a workable research question;
- undertake a relevant literature search;
- to plan the research and a coherent and logical essay structure;
- to write a substantial essay displaying critical analysis.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- demonstrate advanced critical knowledge of a specific topic in Criminal Justice Studies through independent research and an extended piece of writing;
- formulate a workable research question for a 12,000 word dissertation by undertaking advanced literature searches;
- demonstrate research skills applicable to their research question;
- present data in a clear, evidenced and accessible manner;
- demonstrate a critical awareness and understanding of the position and role of Criminal Justice Studies within one or more of its social, economic, political, policy, historical, philosophical, moral, ethical or cultural contexts.
Syllabus
The module involves the writing of a dissertation on a selected criminal justice topic of 12,000 words (excluding bibliography and footnotes) plus a 250 word abstract.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Supervision | 0 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
Private study hours | 390.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 10.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 400.00 |
Private study
Supervision of research and writing by the student's supervisor. Students are entitled to 10 hours of supervisor time, including at least 2 hours face-to-face.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
4 x supervision meetings.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay or Dissertation | 1 x 12,000-word dissertation + 250-word abstract | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
There is no reading list for this moduleLast updated: 30/04/2019
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