Module HPM-3012:
PCDA Dissertation
PCDA Dissertation 2023-24
HPM-3012
2023-24
School Of History, Law And Social Sciences
Module - Semester 1 & 2
40 credits
Module Organiser:
Gwenda Jones
Overview
The Module addresses these key areas of study within each area several learning outcomes will be examined:
Carry out research to identify and understand an emerging issue or problem in a specific policing area and formulate an ethically sound research question
Plan an intervention to tackle the identified issue/problem
Present and disseminate research on the identified issue/problem and proposals for tackling it
The Module addresses these key areas of study within each area several learning outcomes will be examined:
Carry out research to identify and understand an emerging issue or problem in a specific policing area and formulate an ethically sound research question
Plan an intervention to tackle the identified issue/problem
Present and disseminate research on the identified issue/problem and proposals for tackling it
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -Acceptable work = Grades D+ to D- Very little critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedure Limited use of relevant texts and academic literature (texts suggested in class) Heavy reliance on real world examples and experiences to illustrate theory in practice Limited but accurate use of citation and quotation
-good -Good work = Grades B+ to C- Some critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedure Use of relevant texts and academic literature (texts suggested in class) General use of real world examples and experiences to illustrate theory in practice Accurate use of citation and quotation
-excellent -Excellent work = Grades A* to A- Significant critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedure Use of relevant texts and academic literature (including the texts suggested in class + other students have found through independent study) Where relevant use of real world examples and experiences to illustrate theory in practice Accurate use of citation and quotation.
Learning Outcomes
- Carry out research to identify and understand an emerging issue or problem in a specific policing area and formulate an ethically sound research question
- Plan an intervention to tackle the identified issue/problem
- Present and disseminate research on the identified issue/problem and proposals for tackling it
Assessment method
Dissertation
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
8,500 final word dissertation
Weighting
80%
Assessment method
Written Plan/Proposal
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Research proposal
Weighting
20%