This research capstone unit enables you to apply the theories, content knowledge and skills you have learned to researching a problem of concern to a regulatory agency, criminal justice agency, government or other organisation involved in the prevention or regulation of criminal activity. You will develop a practical research project that will be conducted during a single term and be responsible for each of the methodological stages including developing a research question, understanding the ethical context, planning, project management, conduct of research, delivery and dissemination. You will keep a portfolio of key documents and reflect on skills and capabilities necessary for professional research practice in the field of criminology.

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 Students feedback in class and via email.

Students appreciated the offering of night classes.

Continue to offer evening classes and continue to highlight to students that individual or small group Zoom sessions are available during business hours if they reach out to the UC.

Feedback from Students feedback in class and via email.

Students appreciated the chance to check their research questions and topics prior to the first assessment submission.

Continue to highlight the offer to check research questions and provide guidance, resources and thought provoking questions to help develop the students topic and critical thinking skills.

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Students appreciated the wide range of topics available to build their capstone research topic.

Continue to alter the research topics available to incorporate student interests and current criminological trends.