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In this unit, you will explore how research informs decision-making in criminology and related fields. You will explore the importance of strong problem-solving skills, supporting solutions with evidence-based research, and effective data analysis. You will examine both qualitative and quantitative research methods to develop strategies for addressing interdisciplinary criminology problems. In addition, you will build professional practice skills, including writing reports for a public sector audience, managing projects, and collaborating with others in a criminal justice environment. This unit emphasises the requirements of ethical research. While some activities will involve working with peers to explore research processes, all final submissions will be completed individually.
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Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2026
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
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- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from SUTE
Ensure learning materials remain current to enable development of students' practical skills.
The Unit Coordinator will update and revise materials relating to knowledge and skills to ensure students receive this information in a clear and accessible way, while providing opportunity for application of both skills and knowledge during the workshops.
Feedback from SUTE
Students commented on the Unit Coordinator's accessible delivery and teaching style.
The Unit Coordinator will maintain the teaching style, delivery, and accessibility of content for the unit.
Feedback from SUTE
Students enjoyed the short video introductions each week.
The Unit Coordinator will continue to provide short video introductions to provide a warm welcome to students and set the topic for the week.
- Evaluate criminology problems through critical thinking, evaluating evidence and current practice, and developing alternative solutions
- Explain the use of a particular analysis methodology applied to a problem in the justice arena
- Manage a research proposal project including ethical aspects
- Produce structured written reports appropriate for public sector stakeholders
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Research Assignment - 40% | ||||
| 2 - Research Proposal - 30% | ||||
| 3 - Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books - 30% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||