lst3csr critical social research
CRITICAL SOCIAL RESEARCH
LST3CSR
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In a 'post-truth' world, how do know what knowledge we can trust? And why do academic research articles often seem so overly technical, and sometimes even quite boring to read? This subject introduces students to research methods in criminology. It explores how to critically read academic research papers, and how to design a research project and write a research proposal. It shows how different approaches to research design lead to different kinds of knowledge, and how theoretical frameworks are linked to research methods. A key issue is how the choice of research method is both influenced by underlying assumptions about truth and knowledge, and how this shapes academic disciplines by determining what kinds of research design are acceptable in given fields. Here we explore the underlying differences between qualitative and quantitative approaches research, showing the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. We then explore several qualitative approaches in more depth, and students have an opportunity to create their own original research proposal, selecting a question of interest and developing an appropriate research design for answering it.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnthony Collins
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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Subject rules
Prerequisites 30 credit points of second level LST or CRI, or subject coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsStudent seeking to undertake Honours in Crime, Justice and Legal Studies should complete either this subject or LST3SLR
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnthony Collins
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outline of research question (200 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Literature review (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2 |
| Research design (800 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO3 |
| Research proposal (2000) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |