Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Arts and Humanities

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• Unit Title

  Thesis

• Unit Code

  CRI5300

• Year

  2016

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  60

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

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Description

This unit is the culmination of the students' reading, research and preparation and the data collection and analysis. This is the unit in which all the elements of the research process come together in a finished document, in preparation for submission for examination. Following submission of their thesis, student will also work with their supervisor to produce and submit for publication a journal article based on their thesis

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CRI5220

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate: a) advanced research skills in their investigation of the approved topic; and b) the ability to work independently and with a supervisor on a large research project.
2. Write a scholarly dissertation of between 15,000-20,000 words on the approved topic, which: a) demonstrates deep and independent critical analysis, reflection and synthesis; and b) makes a significant contribution to advancing knowledge in the field; c) employs advanced writing skills to effectively communicate the research and its findings to an interested, but not necessarily informed, reader, including the ability to: Use both data and literature as part of the analysis; Present an appropriately structured and supported argument; and Use proper referencing and citation.

Unit Content

1. Data analysis.
2. Data collection.
3. Literature review.
4. Preparation of thesis.
5. Writing a scholarly article.

Additional Learning Experience Information

The teaching and learning in this unit is student-centred with structured support provided by the unit coordinator and/or your research supervisor and through peer review at regular meetings.

Assessment

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.

Text References

• Sarre, R., & Tomaino, J. (Eds). (1999). Exploring criminal justice: Contemporary Australian themes. Adelaide, Australia: Institute of Justice Studies.
• WA Department of Indigenous Affairs. (2005). Aboriginal involvement in the Western Australian criminal justice system.
• Strang, H. (2001). Restorative justice programs in Australia. Canberra, Australia: ANU.
• Surette, R. (Ed.). (2006). Media, crime and criminal justice: Images, realities and policies. (3rd ed.). Belmont: Wadsworth.
• Sarre, R., & Tomaino, J. (Eds). (2004). Key issues in criminal justice. Adelaide, Australia: Australian Humanities Press.
• Fenna, A. (2004). Australian public policy. French's Forest, Australia: Pearson.
• Roberts, J. V. et al. (2002). Penal populism and public opinion: Lessons from five countries. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
• Pakes, F. (2004). Comparative criminal justice. Cullompton: Willan Publishing.
• Howlett, M., & Ramesh, M. (2002). Studying public policy: Policy cycles and policy sub-systems. Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
• Finnane, M. (1997). Punishment in Australian society. Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
• Ryan, M., Savage, S., & Wall, D. (2001). Policy networks in criminal justice. London, United Kingdom: Palgrave.

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