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Postgraduate GRF-CCJ722-2021

Research and Evaluation Methods

Take a look at the logic behind research methodology in criminal justice and criminology. Use your skills in analysis and writing criminal justice policies and interventions to plan, develop and justify a research project.

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$2,937 $3,187

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 19 Jul 2021
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With a network of campuses across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Griffith University is committed to progressive multidisciplinary teaching and research and a valuable online provider with Open Universities Australia. Already attracting students from more than 122 countries, Griffith's dedication to academic excellence is available across Australia through OUA.

QS RANKING 2021

18

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

After successfully completing this subject you should be able to:

  1. understand and explain, in depth, the relationship between theory, research and evaluation in the social sciences generally, and in criminal justice and criminology in particular;
  2. conceptualise, develop and justify a research or evaluation project;
  3. acquire and improve knowledge and skills that will allow you to effectively analyse criminal justice projects, interventions and policies;
  4. acquire and improve core skills and competencies relevant to criminology, and in line with the Griffith Graduate, including:
    - Working independently, including gathering resources and written work
    - Managing time and multiple projects
    - Applying skills in criminological research including information retrieval, project development and evaluation design
    - Critical evaluation of academic literature and research
    - Summarise extensive literature - Employing academic writing skills
    - Employing research presentation skills
    - Working independently, including gathering resources and written work
    - Managing time and multiple projects
    - Applying skills in criminological research including information retrieval, project development and evaluation design
    - Critical evaluation of academic literature and research
    - Summarise extensive literature - Employing academic writing skills
Topics covered
    • Thinking Critically about Crime & Criminal Justice
    • General Issues in Research Design
    • Concepts, Operationalisation and Measurement
    • Research Design for Interventions
    • Data Collection Methods 1
    • Data Collection Methods 2
    • Data Analysis
    • Research Ethics
    • Managing a Research Project
    • Policy Implications
    • Revision
Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • GRF-MCCJ7022

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject was previously known as Research, Evaluation and Policy Analysis.

This subject is designed to teach students the logic of research methodology in the social sciences. Students will learn how to articulate a researchable problem, formulate research hypotheses, logically determine what research methodology provides the best avenue to test these hypotheses and carry out research. Students will also develop the necessary skills to analyse and write criminal justice policies.

The subject is designed to make students of criminology 'intelligent users' of research, and provide fundamental concepts to those planning to conduct research. The subject combines reading and a series of practical written assignments. By the end of the subject, students will be provided with knowledge of how to design and execute research and evaluation projects, and how to critically assess criminal justice and criminology research, policies and programs.

Assessments

  • Research Proposal Part 2 (40%)
  • Research Proposal Part 1 (30%)
  • Research Proposal Part 3 (30%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Postgraduate GRF-FMH-MAS-2020

Master of Forensic Mental Health

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Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Postgraduate GRF-MCJ-MAS-2021

Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Postgraduate GRF-FMH-MAS-2021

Master of Forensic Mental Health

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