1.¿Evaluate the application and effectiveness of¿evidence-based¿research in practice.¿

2.¿Effectively synthesise and present key aspects of research findings.¿

3.¿Critically reflect on the process of engaging with¿evidence-based¿research and consider the wider implications and application for police forces.

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 outcomes 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.¿

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This module will cover:¿

How Evidence Based Policing can be applied in practice¿

How to optimise opportunities to obtain evidence, evaluate options and develop appropriate solutions to a policing problem¿

Key concepts in relation to models of learning and reflective practice

Autonomy, accountability, and personal responsibility

Research, analyse and evaluate research publications and data¿

Proficiency in academic writing and presentation¿

Presentation of research¿¿

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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, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 10.5, 10.7, 13.1
Leadership and team working – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3¿

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 be delivered through a series of lectures with some independent study required from the students.¿

13 x 2-hour lectures every other week.



Lectures will be led by the lecturer and used to deliver key concepts and learning within the module content. During these sessions, there will be interactive elements such as quizzes, short discussions, students asked for their thoughts or viewpoint and opportunities to ask questions to the lecturer.

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¿

Lum, C.M. & Koper, C.S. (2017).¿Evidence-based policing: Translating research into practice. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.

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.¿

Must be undertaking or already completed Evidence Based Research Project module.