Overview

Indicative content is based on indicative NPC content:

-Designing research questions

-Research ethics

-Systematic literature reviews

-Reviewing existing research

-Managing large amounts of data

-Presenting al literature review and research findings

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -D- to D+Assessment is based on the degree of engagement with academic literature and student's ability to summarise and critically analyse research evidence.For a threshold grade, engagement with the relevant academic literature is weak; the student’s ability to summarise academic research and theory will be mainly descriptive; and there will be little critical analysis of theory and research practice. Students will show a basic grasp of evidence based policing theory and practice. Students will show a basic grasp pf research methods and how to design a feasible research project.

-good -C- to B+Assessment is based on the degree of engagement with academic literature and student's ability to summarise and critically analyse research evidence.For a good grade, there will be good engagement with the relevant academic literature; a solid presentation of academic research and theory and a developed critical analysis of theory and research practice. Students will show a good grasp of evidence based policing theory and practice. Students will show a good grasp pf research methods and how to design a feasible research project.

-excellent -A- to A+Assessment is based on the degree of engagement with academic literature and student's ability to summarise and critically analyse research evidence.For an excellent grade, there will be extensive engagement with the relevant academic literature; a sophisticated presentation of academic research and theory and a well developed critical analysis of theory and research practice. Students will show an excellent grasp of evidence based policing theory and practice. Students will show an excellent grasp pf research methods and how to design a feasible research project.

Learning Outcomes

• Critically review the existing literature and research

• Evidence skills to design a feasible research question in the field of policing

• For Information Only Guidance NPC Learning outcomes: 1. Explain the professional concept of evidence-based policing 2. Understand potential constraints associated with an evidence-based policing approach and identify best practice 3. Evaluate the potential professional applications of an evidence-based policing approach 4. Know how to systematically review and critically evaluate available evidence 5. Identify potential sources of evidence that can be used as part of an evidence-based policing approach 6. Explain how evidence-based policing can be applied in practice 7. Know how to optimise opportunities to obtain the best available evidence, evaluate options and develop the most appropriate solution to a given policing problem 8. Explain the principles of problem-solving techniques 9. Explain how to engage in effective problem solving 10. Carry out research to identify and understand an emerging issue or problem in a specific policing area and formulate an ethically sound research question 11. Understand the importance of planning research activities 12. Outline the strengths and weaknesses of research methodologies and approaches 13. Demonstrate skills in the use of resources and primary/secondary literary sources relevant to the degree programme 14. Demonstrate proficiency in academic writing and presentation, in accordance with ethical protocols 15. Present research on the identified issue/problem and proposals for tackling it

• Present a substantial written piece of work based on independent literature based research

• Present findings in an accessible manner

• Show engagement with principles of evidence based policing