Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 16/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Social Science School
Research and project planning skills are highly valued by employers and are widely used in academic, government and non-governmental agencies, private companies and community organisations. This course aims continues to enhance the skills and knowledge of theory and research methods developed in other degree courses through the completion of an applied year-long group research project in the field of crime and justice. Students will develop their research skills in response to current issues and build confidence in delivering impactful outputs that are valued by industry.This course is only available to BCCJ students and continues on project and team work from CRIM3201. It is recommended to be completed in the final year of study. Students become skilled in project planning, team work, and industry liaison.This course will be offered for the first time in semester 2, 2024.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
CRIM3201 Students must complete CRIM3202 in the semester immediately after CRIM3201
Restrictions
Only available to BCCJ and BCCJ/BA students. This course should be completed in the final year of study.
Course contact
School enquiries
Student Enquiries School of Social Science
Level 3, Michie Building (09), St Lucia campus, The University of Queensland.
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm.
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
The course aims:
- to advance proficiency in applied research processes, analysis, interpretation and translation
- to advance proficiency in working with practitioners in professional criminology-related research, policy, service delivery, and community contexts;
- to advance proficiency in working in research teams in criminological contexts;
- to advance capability to effectively demonstrate learned skills, achievements and strategies to achieve future professional goals.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Critically understand the rationale and processes for the collection, coding and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data
LO2.
Demonstrate ability to conduct data analyses relevant to your research questions and aims
LO3.
Understand and address ethical issues relating to social research as they arise through your research analysis and research translation
LO4.
Demonstrate ability to interpret, synthesise and convincingly communicate your research evidence to your target audience(s)
LO5.
Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team to achieve project outcomes and outputs
LO6.
Reflect critically on your learning and achievements to promote your employability
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio |
Resume and Cover Letter
|
20% |
16/08/2024 2:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Method Scenarios | 20% |
13/09/2024 2:00 pm |
| Presentation |
Research Showcase Presentation
|
15% |
22/10/2024 8:00 am
Research Showcase Presentations will occur during class time in Week 13. You must submit your powerpoint and Brief by 5PM on Monday 21st October to enable consolidation (powerpoints) and printing (briefs). Presentation and Brief will be presented/provided during class; Your FINAL PDF version of your Presentation and Brief to be uploaded to Turnitin by/before 22/10 by 5PM. |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Final Report
|
45% + PAF |
25/10/2024 2:00 pm |
Assessment details
Resume and Cover Letter
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Portfolio
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
16/08/2024 2:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Student specific, Work integrated learning.
- Learning outcomes
- L06
Task description
In this assessment, students will reflect on their own skills, knowledge and attributes as they respond to a sample CJS related position description. Students will provide a 2-page cover letter and 2-page professional resume that targets the position criteria. Students will articulate their professional identity and provide evidence of their suitability to the position. Further task details and requirements (including relevant marking criteria) can be found in the relevant Assessment folder on Blackboard.
The Use of AI: This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assignment electronically by the due time, on the due date.
Your assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment>>Assignments, and use the appropriate assignment submission link for each piece of assessment. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted.
Turnitin links will be configured to permit early submission of assessment items. Students will have the opportunity to submit draft assignments to Turnitin prior to submission of the final assignment in order to review similarity index content and to improve academic writing practice in accordance with UQ Academic Integrity policies.
By uploading your assignment via Turnitin, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own. Please note that on the preview page, your assignment will be shown without formatting. Your assignment will retain formatting and your course coordinator/tutor will be able to see formatted assignments. Once you have submitted your assignment you are able to go back and view your submission with the correct formatting.
You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again. If you are unable to submit your assignment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension through your student portal on my.UQ.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS team via AskUs.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
An extension request without penalty will only be considered under exceptional circumstances as outlined on my.UQ. You must submit the extension request as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission due date.
A request for an extension to an assessment due date must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. The student submitting the request is fully responsible for all supporting documentation that is provided with the request and should ensure all documents are authentic.
Extensions on the basis of an approved Student Access Plan (SAP) or an Extension Verification Letter (EVL) can be approved for a maximum period of 7 calendar days. Extensions exceeding this duration or subsequent extensions for a piece of assessment will require additional supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate or other supporting evidence listed on my.UQ).
When you submit an extension request in the student portal, it is received, read, and actioned by the Social Science Student Administration Team. It does not go to the course coordinator.
Late applications (requests received after the assessment item submission due date) must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date.
In considering applications for extensions, students may be asked to supply the work they have completed to date on the assessment piece. This is to establish what efforts have already been made to complete the assessment, and whether the proposed work plan is feasible.
Late submissions of extension requests in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester.
Work can NOT be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Method Scenarios
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
13/09/2024 2:00 pm
Task description
The Methods Scenarios Assessment is an opportunity for students to apply empirical research methods and respective analytic approaches to different social problems. This task aims to strengthen capability to effectively engage with both qualitative and quantitative research methods by the conclusion of the course. Further task details and requirements (including relevant marking criteria) can be found in the relevant Assessment folder on Blackboard.
The Use of AI: This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assignment electronically by the due time, on the due date.
Your assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment>>Assignments, and use the appropriate assignment submission link for each piece of assessment. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted.
Turnitin links will be configured to permit early submission of assessment items. Students will have the opportunity to submit draft assignments to Turnitin prior to submission of the final assignment in order to review similarity index content and to improve academic writing practice in accordance with UQ Academic Integrity policies.
By uploading your assignment via Turnitin, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own. Please note that on the preview page, your assignment will be shown without formatting. Your assignment will retain formatting and your course coordinator/tutor will be able to see formatted assignments. Once you have submitted your assignment you are able to go back and view your submission with the correct formatting.
You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again. If you are unable to submit your assignment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension through your student portal on my.UQ.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS team via AskUs.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
An extension request without penalty will only be considered under exceptional circumstances as outlined on my.UQ. You must submit the extension request as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission due date.
A request for an extension to an assessment due date must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. The student submitting the request is fully responsible for all supporting documentation that is provided with the request and should ensure all documents are authentic.
Extensions on the basis of an approved Student Access Plan (SAP) or an Extension Verification Letter (EVL) can be approved for a maximum period of 7 calendar days. Extensions exceeding this duration or subsequent extensions for a piece of assessment will require additional supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate or other supporting evidence listed on my.UQ).
When you submit an extension request in the student portal, it is received, read, and actioned by the Social Science Student Administration Team. It does not go to the course coordinator.
Late applications (requests received after the assessment item submission due date) must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date.
In considering applications for extensions, students may be asked to supply the work they have completed to date on the assessment piece. This is to establish what efforts have already been made to complete the assessment, and whether the proposed work plan is feasible.
Late submissions of extension requests in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester.
Work can NOT be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Research Showcase Presentation
- Identity Verified
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
22/10/2024 8:00 am
Research Showcase Presentations will occur during class time in Week 13.
You must submit your powerpoint and Brief by 5PM on Monday 21st October to enable consolidation (powerpoints) and printing (briefs).
Presentation and Brief will be presented/provided during class; Your FINAL PDF version of your Presentation and Brief to be uploaded to Turnitin by/before 22/10 by 5PM.
- Other conditions
- Work integrated learning.
Task description
The Research Showcase is an opportunity for students to disseminate research evidence to industry, staff and peers. Students will use their research report and activities as the foundation for their presentation and 2-page research brief/executive summary to convey the key elements of their research including their research problem, aims and questions, methods, results, and conclusions. The presentation and brief should be visually engaging and demonstrate expertise in the topic area. Both the presentation and brief should communicate content clearly and appropriately for a non-specialist audience and use persuasive language that conveys the significance of the research and research findings. Further task details (including relevant marking criteria) can be found in the relevant Assessment folder on Blackboard.
The use of AI: This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assignment electronically by the due time, on the due date.
Your assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment>>Assignments, and use the appropriate assignment submission link for each piece of assessment. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted.
Turnitin links will be configured to permit early submission of assessment items. Students will have the opportunity to submit draft assignments to Turnitin prior to submission of the final assignment in order to review similarity index content and to improve academic writing practice in accordance with UQ Academic Integrity policies.
By uploading your assignment via Turnitin, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own. Please note that on the preview page, your assignment will be shown without formatting. Your assignment will retain formatting and your course coordinator/tutor will be able to see formatted assignments. Once you have submitted your assignment you are able to go back and view your submission with the correct formatting.
You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again. If you are unable to submit your assignment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension through your student portal on my.UQ.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS team via AskUs.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Due to the nature of this assessment (and audience requirements), extensions are not possible except in extreme circumstances.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Final Report
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 45% + PAF
- Due date
25/10/2024 2:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Peer assessment factor, Work integrated learning.
Task description
The Final Report is the main product of the research team’s efforts over the course of the year. The Final Report should be well structured and written to a high standard. The Report will include the executive summary/brief, the introduction to the research problem, aims and questions, literature, key concepts or theoretical framework, methodology, results, discussion and conclusion. Further task details and requirements (including relevant marking criteria) can be found in the relevant Assessment folder on Blackboard.
Buddycheck: This assessment includes a Buddycheck. Each team member will complete a Buddycheck form by the due date which will provide an opportunity to reflect on the contribution each member of the team has made to the WHOLE group project. The Buddycheck form may be used to adjust marks according to contribution.
The Use of AI: This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assignment electronically by the due time, on the due date.
Your assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment>>Assignments, and use the appropriate assignment submission link for each piece of assessment. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted.
Turnitin links will be configured to permit early submission of assessment items. Students will have the opportunity to submit draft assignments to Turnitin prior to submission of the final assignment in order to review similarity index content and to improve academic writing practice in accordance with UQ Academic Integrity policies.
By uploading your assignment via Turnitin, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own. Please note that on the preview page, your assignment will be shown without formatting. Your assignment will retain formatting and your course coordinator/tutor will be able to see formatted assignments. Once you have submitted your assignment you are able to go back and view your submission with the correct formatting.
You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again. If you are unable to submit your assignment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension through your student portal on my.UQ.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS team via AskUs.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
An extension request without penalty will only be considered under exceptional circumstances as outlined on my.UQ. You must submit the extension request as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission due date.
A request for an extension to an assessment due date must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. The student submitting the request is fully responsible for all supporting documentation that is provided with the request and should ensure all documents are authentic.
Extensions on the basis of an approved Student Access Plan (SAP) or an Extension Verification Letter (EVL) can be approved for a maximum period of 7 calendar days. Extensions exceeding this duration or subsequent extensions for a piece of assessment will require additional supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate or other supporting evidence listed on my.UQ).
When you submit an extension request in the student portal, it is received, read, and actioned by the Social Science Student Administration Team. It does not go to the course coordinator.
Late applications (requests received after the assessment item submission due date) must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date.
In considering applications for extensions, students may be asked to supply the work they have completed to date on the assessment piece. This is to establish what efforts have already been made to complete the assessment, and whether the proposed work plan is feasible.
Late submissions of extension requests in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester.
Work can NOT be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 1 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Supplementary assessment is an additional opportunity to demonstrate that the learning requirements for an eligible course have been satisfied and that the graduate attributes for the course have been attained. Supplementary assessment may only be granted where Supplementary Assessment – procedures allow. A passing grade of 4 (or P) is the highest grade that can be awarded in a course where supplementary assessment has been granted. For further information on supplementary assessment please see my.UQ.
Additional assessment information
Academic Integrity: All students must complete the Academic Integrity Modules https://www.uq.edu.au/integrity/
UQ Assignment Writing Guide: Steps for writing assignments - my.UQ - University of Queensland
Release of Marks: The marks and feedback for assessments will be released to students in a timely manner, prior to the due date of the next assessment piece for the course. This is with the exception of the final piece of assessment. The marks and feedback for the final assessment item will only be made available to the student on the Finalisation of Grades date at the end of semester.
Assessment Re-mark: For information on requesting an assessment re-mark, please view the following page on my.UQ: https://my.uq.edu.au/querying-result
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Please see CRIM3202 Blackboard for list of reading materials to support learning activities and assessments for this course.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Seminar |
Project Management Essentials |
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Seminar |
Enhancing Your Employability – Resume and Cover Letters Learning outcomes: L06 |
Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Seminar |
Enhancing Your Employability - Interviews Learning outcomes: L06 |
Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Seminar |
Methods Part 1: Relevant and responsive methods to complex social problems |
Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Seminar |
Methods Part 2: Managing and Analysing Qualitative Data |
Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Seminar |
Methods Part 3: Managing and Analysing Quantitative Data |
Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Seminar |
Methods Part 4: Presenting Project Results |
Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Seminar |
Project consultation and progress |
Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
Seminar |
Disseminating Research for Impact (Report) Learning outcomes: L04 |
Mid Sem break (23 Sep - 29 Sep) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
Mid Semester Break Learning outcomes: L06 |
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Seminar |
Disseminating Research for Impact (Presentation) Learning outcomes: L04 |
Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
Seminar |
Project consultation and progress |
Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Seminar |
Project consultation and progress |
Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
Seminar |
Research Showcase |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.