Study Skills for Criminology

This is not just another ′how to study′ book. This is about how to make the most of your studies and be ready in the workplace: how to make the investment pay off.′Dr Francis Pakes, Portsmouth UniversityThe book contains no shortage of good advice on studying at university and adopts a practical approach to graduate skills and employment preparedness. A sound investment for new students.-Dr Pamela Davies, Northumbria University

• IntroductionProgrammes or Courses Using This Book Content of the Guide PART ONEThe Academic EnvironmentThe Academic Year And Modular Structure How Will The Modules Be Taught? How Much Time Will You Be Expected To Spend Studying? Who Are Your Lecturers? How Should You Study? What Will Your Time At University Be Like? Coping With Anxiety SummaryAssessment in CriminologyWhat Is Assessment? Types Of Assessment - Formative And Summative Peer Assessment Self-Assessment Learning Outcomes Marking Criteria Choosing Modules To Study Relative Weighting Of Assessments Assessment Range Summary ReferencesPresentation SkillsPresentations Report Writing Portfolio Building Summary References Examination AssessmentWhy Examinations? Types Of Examination Planning Your Examination Preparation Organising Your Examination Revision Gathering Information Summarising Information Memory Strategies Past Papers As A Revision Aid Examination Strategies Writing Style Using References Protocols To Be Observed During Examinations Marking Criteria Feedback Summary ReferencesPART TWOStudying Criminology at UniversityWhat Is Criminology? How Does Criminology Relate To Other Disciplines? Summary ReferencesFinding Information about CriminologyWhy Should We Read? Starting Out Reading For A Purpose Sources Of Information How To Use The Web Using A Variety Of Sources Finding InformationSummary ReferencesEssay WritingPlanning Your Essay Preparation Reading And Understanding The Question Gathering Information For Your Essay Taking Notes From The Literature Writing The Essay Conclusion References And Bibliography Presentation Marking Criteria Dissertation/Research Project Writing Feedback Summary ReferencesUnderstanding PlagiarismIntroduction Definition Types Of Plagiarism The Consequences Of Plagiarism Why Plagiarise? Avoiding Plagiarism Summary ReferencesStudying Criminological Theory and Criminal Justice PracticeCriminological Theories Criminology Theories, Policy And Practice Summary ReferencesPART THREEReflections on Studying at UniversityReflections On Studying At UniversityMaking Your Degree Work for YouPersonal Development Planning Criminological OccupationsContinuing In Education Constructing A Curriculum Vitae (CV) SummaryGlossary Bibliography Appendix 1: Sample Answers to Activity 7a Appendix 2: Rationale for Activity 10g Appendix 3: Useful Websites Appendix 4: Further Reading