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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This second research skills unit introduces students to qualitative theory and methodology to examine issues in criminology and justice. Students will be exposed to methods used within the qualitative paradigm and prepare a report for an industry stakeholder within the criminal justice discipline. Students will develop an understanding of the importance of qualitative research in measuring, examining and understanding issues relevant to criminology and justice. This unit also explores fundamental theories of qualitative research, types of qualitative data and data collection methods, as well as methods of analysing qualitative data. Finally, it will allow students to round off their research knowledge by comparing qualitative and quantitative methods of inquiry. This unit will emphasise critical ethical considerations relevant to applied research in criminology and justice which often includes disadvantaged and vulnerable people, young offenders, Indigenous people and victims of crime.
Unit was previously coded CRI2102
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
This unit is conducted in both the on-campus and online modes.
On campus students will attend weekly seminars.
Online students will receive the unit content via the BlackBoard Learning Management System and online tutorials.
Regular online access is essential.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Literature Review | Literature Review | 30% |
| Assignment | Participant Interview and Critique | 30% |
| Report | Research Report | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Literature Review | Literature Review | 30% |
| Assignment | Participant Interview and Critique | 30% |
| Report | Research Report | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This second research skills unit introduces students to qualitative theory and methodology to examine issues in criminology and justice. Students will be exposed to methods used within the qualitative paradigm and prepare a report for an industry stakeholder within the criminal justice discipline. Students will develop an understanding of the importance of qualitative research in measuring, examining and understanding issues relevant to criminology and justice. This unit also explores fundamental theories of qualitative research, types of qualitative data and data collection methods, as well as methods of analysing qualitative data. Finally, it will allow students to round off their research knowledge by comparing qualitative and quantitative methods of inquiry. This unit will emphasise critical ethical considerations relevant to applied research in criminology and justice which often includes disadvantaged and vulnerable people, young offenders, Indigenous people and victims of crime.
Unit was previously coded CRI2102
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
This unit is conducted in both the on-campus and online modes.
On campus students will attend weekly seminars.
Online students will receive the unit content via the BlackBoard Learning Management System and online tutorials.
Regular online access is essential.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Literature Review | Literature Review | 30% |
| Assignment | Participant Interview and Critique | 30% |
| Report | Research Report | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Literature Review | Literature Review | 30% |
| Assignment | Participant Interview and Critique | 30% |
| Report | Research Report | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
CRI2110|1|2