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