Module Descriptors
EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH PROJECT FOR POLICING
POLI60369
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 6
60 credits
Contact
Leader: Anne Andronov
Email: annie.andronov@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 564
Total Learning Hours: 600
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence J, Staffordshire Police, UG Semester 1
- Occurrence K, Staffordshire Police, UG Semester 2
Sites
- Staffordshire Police
Assessment
- Evidence - Based Research Project - 10,000 Words weighted at 70%
- Presentation and Defence of the EBRP - 30-40 Minutes weighted at 15%
- Professional Discussion - 60-75 Minutes weighted at 15%
Module Details
Special Admissions Requirements
Pre-requisites - Achieved operational competence
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Carry out research to identify and understand an emerging issue or problem in a specific policing area and formulate an ethically sound research question.¿
1, 2, 3
2. Plan an intervention to tackle the identified issue/problem.
4,5
3. Present and disseminate research on the identified issue/problem and proposals for tackling it.
5, 6, 7
4. Demonstrate occupational competence and understanding of the core work-place based skills, knowledge and behaviours, through application and reflection.
1,4,6,7,8
1, 2, 3
2. Plan an intervention to tackle the identified issue/problem.
4,5
3. Present and disseminate research on the identified issue/problem and proposals for tackling it.
5, 6, 7
4. Demonstrate occupational competence and understanding of the core work-place based skills, knowledge and behaviours, through application and reflection.
1,4,6,7,8
INDICATIVE CONTENT
This module is a core module which commences at the start of the programme and will continue throughout the year. The module gives the students an opportunity to carry out an independent research project with the aim of identifying a problem/issue. The module will also allow students to evaluate and plan how the problem/issue may be addressed.
This module incorporates all the learning outcomes and indicative content from the College of Policing, Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Curriculum for the following areas:
Evidence-based research project;
1.1 to 3.1 inclusive.
The below is a brief summary of what the content includes:
Carrying out research to identify and understand an emerging issue or problem
¿Developing a research proposal
¿¿Planning an intervention to tackle the identified problem
¿¿Presenting and disseminating the research
This module incorporates all the learning outcomes and indicative content from the College of Policing, Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Curriculum for the following areas:
Evidence-based research project;
1.1 to 3.1 inclusive.
The below is a brief summary of what the content includes:
Carrying out research to identify and understand an emerging issue or problem
¿Developing a research proposal
¿¿Planning an intervention to tackle the identified problem
¿¿Presenting and disseminating the research
LEARNING STRATEGIES
An independent project led by the student with support and supervision provided by personal tutor in small group tutorials.
REFERENCE TEXTS
University recommended books available in the Institute of Policing Library:
Alasuutari, P., Bickman, L., and Brannen, J (eds.). (2008) The Sage Handbook of Social Research Methods. London: Sage.
Bell, J. (2010) Doing Your Research Project. 4th edition , Milton Keynes Open University Press.
Bryman, A. (2012). Social Research Methods, 4th Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Bryman, A. (2004) Quantity and Quality in Social Research. London: Routledge.
Crow, I. and Semmens, N. (2008) Researching Criminology. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Fielding, N., Lee, R.M., and Blank, G. (2008) The Sage Handbook of Online Research Methods. London: Sage.
Noaks, L., and Wincup, E. (2004) Criminological Research: Understanding Qualitative Methods. London: Sage.
Silverman, D. (ed). (2011). Qualitative Research: Issues of Theory, Method and Practice. 3rd Edition. London: Sage Publications.
Somekh, B., and Lewin, C. (2005) Research Methods in the Social Sciences. London: Sage.
College of Policing What Works website and APP.
Society of Evidence Based Policing.
Alasuutari, P., Bickman, L., and Brannen, J (eds.). (2008) The Sage Handbook of Social Research Methods. London: Sage.
Bell, J. (2010) Doing Your Research Project. 4th edition , Milton Keynes Open University Press.
Bryman, A. (2012). Social Research Methods, 4th Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Bryman, A. (2004) Quantity and Quality in Social Research. London: Routledge.
Crow, I. and Semmens, N. (2008) Researching Criminology. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Fielding, N., Lee, R.M., and Blank, G. (2008) The Sage Handbook of Online Research Methods. London: Sage.
Noaks, L., and Wincup, E. (2004) Criminological Research: Understanding Qualitative Methods. London: Sage.
Silverman, D. (ed). (2011). Qualitative Research: Issues of Theory, Method and Practice. 3rd Edition. London: Sage Publications.
Somekh, B., and Lewin, C. (2005) Research Methods in the Social Sciences. London: Sage.
College of Policing What Works website and APP.
Society of Evidence Based Policing.
RESOURCES
Blackboard VLE
University library and associated online learning materials.
Live streaming/recording equipment/software for the PDP tutorial sessions
University library and associated online learning materials.
Live streaming/recording equipment/software for the PDP tutorial sessions
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Assessment will be carried out in line with the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education’s (IfATE) Police Constable (Degree) Apprenticeship Standard (ST0304) and its corresponding Assessment Plan, version 1.1.
The Assessment Plan mandates the assessment criteria for each assessment component, which will be applied in the implementation of assessment.
Students must achieve all of the necessary elements for each of the three assessments outlined in the EPA Assessment Plan in order to then be graded for the University qualification.
Assessment 1: This comprises of a professional discussion between the Apprentice and the Independent End Point Assessor following the review of the Operational Competence Portfolio (OCP) (Learning Outcome 4).
Assessment 2: This element involves conduct of an action-based research project submitted at week 42 ahead of the ensuing assessment, weighted at 70% to satisfy the requirements for a final year level 6 Honours Degree project. This work will be written in a structured format, which apprentices will be familiar with, and will be guided by a university supervisor (Learning Outcomes 1 & 2).
Assessment 3: This component requires the presentation of the evidence-based research project to a panel lead by the Independent End Point Assessor. This will be followed by a panel discussion to assess application and synthesis (Learning Outcome 3 & 4).
The Assessment Plan mandates the assessment criteria for each assessment component, which will be applied in the implementation of assessment.
Students must achieve all of the necessary elements for each of the three assessments outlined in the EPA Assessment Plan in order to then be graded for the University qualification.
Assessment 1: This comprises of a professional discussion between the Apprentice and the Independent End Point Assessor following the review of the Operational Competence Portfolio (OCP) (Learning Outcome 4).
Assessment 2: This element involves conduct of an action-based research project submitted at week 42 ahead of the ensuing assessment, weighted at 70% to satisfy the requirements for a final year level 6 Honours Degree project. This work will be written in a structured format, which apprentices will be familiar with, and will be guided by a university supervisor (Learning Outcomes 1 & 2).
Assessment 3: This component requires the presentation of the evidence-based research project to a panel lead by the Independent End Point Assessor. This will be followed by a panel discussion to assess application and synthesis (Learning Outcome 3 & 4).