1. Evaluate the application and effectiveness of evidence-based research in practice.
Analysis, Enquiry, Application

2. Effectively synthesise and present key aspects of research findings.
Communication, Application

3. Critically reflect on the process of engaging with evidence-based research and consider the wider implications and application for police forces.
Reflection, Communication, Knowledge and understanding, Analysis

1. A reflective blog critically reflecting on the process of engaging with evidence-based research, wherein the student will consider the wider implications and application for police forces and the effectiveness of evidence-based research in practice (60%). This can be delivered in a format preferable to the student (audio, written, video) and addresses outcomes 1 and 3.

2. Research dissemination (40%) will take the form of a verbal presentation with audience questions. The student will be required to summarise their research and select key findings to present to an audience who have policing knowledge but may not be specialists is the research area. This will address outcome 2 and 3.

This module encapsulates learning from level 4 (Academic study skills) and level 5 (Research methods) and prepares students for disseminating research findings and reflecting on the impact of research within policing. The module will highlight the importance of reflective practice within research and offer students opportunities to implement this into their work. The module will develop students' wider understanding of the context and practical applicability of EBP and the opportunities for disseminating finding, enhancing learning and implementing change based upon research.

This module will cover:
• How Evidence Based Police can be applied in practice
• How to optimise opportunities to obtain evidence, evaluate options and develop appropriate solutions to a policing problem
• Learning styles, reflective practice, accountability and personal responsibility
• Research, analyse and evaluate research publications and data
• Proficiency in academic writing and presentation
• Presentation of research

College of Policing curriculum content:
Evidence Based Policing – 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6
Research methods and skills – 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 13.1

This module will be delivered through a series of lectures and tutorial sessions with some independent study required from the students.

Becker, L. M. (2014). Presenting your research: Conferences, symposiums, poster presentations and beyond. London: SAGE.

Cottrell, S. (2017). Palgrave Study Skills. Critical Thinking Skills. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan

Van Emden, J. & Becker, L. (2016). Presentation Skills for Students. 3rd Ed. Palgrave Study Skills Presentation skills for students. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan.

Vitae. (2018). Vitae Three Minute Thesis Competition. (online). Available at: https://www.vitae.ac.uk/events/three-minute-thesis-competition

Additional reading available from the online reading list.

Well-resourced library (physical and online).
Blackboard VLE
Academic skills support team

Must be undertaking or already completed Evidence Based Research Project module

This module encapsulates learning from level 4 (Academic study skills) and level 5 (Research methods) and prepares students for disseminating research findings and reflecting on the impact of research within policing. The module will highlight the importance of reflective practice within research and offer students opportunities to implement this into their work. The module will develop students' wider understanding of the context and practical applicability of EBP and the opportunities for disseminating finding, enhancing learning and implementing change based upon research.

This module will cover:
• How Evidence Based Police can be applied in practice
• How to optimise opportunities to obtain evidence, evaluate options and develop appropriate solutions to a policing problem
• Learning styles, reflective practice, accountability and personal responsibility
• Research, analyse and evaluate research publications and data
• Proficiency in academic writing and presentation
• Presentation of research