LAW10560

Learning Outcomes:

Having completed this module students will be able to:
Understand what is expected of them as active and autonomous University learners;
Effectively use academic search functions to find relevant sources;
Critically read and effectively reference academic sources;
Understand the career options open to criminology graduates;
Work independently, developing the skill of time management;
Better understand their own learning strengths, styles, values, skills, interests and preferences;
Understand and effectively use feedback on learning.

Indicative Module Content:

Introduction to University Learning
Reading Social Science Literature
Social and Criminological Research
Plagiarism and Academic Integrity
Academic Writing
Presentation Skills
Skills Development
Industry Insights
Making Use of Feedback

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Assessment Strategy

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback is an important part of learning, particularly at University where students are expected to be active and independent learning. Feedback helps you to understand your strengths and weaknesses; identify gaps in your knowledge; and learn how to improve. This module is assessed through continuous assessment, and different types of feedback are available: Individual and group formative feedback on your academic writing assignment. Feedback provided when the online plagiarism quiz is completed. Individual and group feedback on specific issues discussed during staff virtual office hours / raised in class.