Unit Outline

The unit consists of supervised research, within an advanced level study of contemporary policing and public order issues concerning such topics as police accountability, leadership and management; police culture; police deviancy, oversight and reform; militarisation; community policing; race, gender and sexuality issues; policing alcohol-related violence in public places; forensic science; policing vulnerability and policing to combat transnational crime, etc. Students determine their preferred topics of study and work under the direction of the Unit coordinator on these topics.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Explain a policing focused research topic focus grounded in an understanding of evidence-based research literature
2	Critically analyse evidence-based research about policing practice, theory, and disciplinary knowledge to identify gaps in existing research around a policing focused research topic
3	Formulate research questions and strategies to address the policing focused research topic
4	Communicate knowledge and research results related to your selected subject matter in written formats.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

N/A

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Short Report	See the MyLO site for the due date	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Critical Literature Review	See the MyLO site for the due date	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Research Strategy	See the MyLO site for the due date	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Short Report

Task Description:

Short Report: Presentation of Research Topic

Task Length:

500 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify a critical, emerging policing issue	LO1
2	Synthesis of literature to show gap in knowledge.	LO2
3	Clarity and depth of critical analysis of research literature.	LO2
4	Structure, clarity of written expression	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Critical Literature Review

Task Description:

Critical Literature Review

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Depth of understanding of research literature related to chosen policing issue	LO1
2	Articulate gaps in research knowledge base related to chosen policing issue.	LO2
3	Clarity and depth of critical analysis of research literature in terms of key themes	LO2
4	Development of clear research question related to chosen policing issue	LO3
5	Structure, clarity of expression	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Research Strategy

Task Description:

Research Strategy

Task Length:

3000 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Articulation of background context related to your policing organisation	LO1
2	Analytical use of research literature to show strategy is supported by research related to chosen policing issue	LO2
3	Development of clear strategy related to your research question	LO3
4	Structure, clarity of expression	LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.