Sociology and Criminology

Critical Reading and Writing for Criminologists

Module code: L3121
Level 4
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Lecture, Workshop
Assessment modes: Coursework

On this module, you’ll practice and reflect on approaches on reading and writing, gaining an excellent foundation for the rest of your criminology degree.

You’ll engage with modern published criminological work and take part in peer-to-peer critical discussion. Studying one book in depth, alongside a range of other texts, you’ll reflect on:

• writing styles
• constructions of arguments
• evaluations of evidence.

You’ll also encounter examples of critical thinking techniques.

Module learning outcomes

• Understand and demonstrate the key skills required for study at university including the nature and qualities of critical reading and writing.
• Evaluate criminological research on the basis of a detailed and critical reading of published work.
• Produce written work that critiques the content and conclusions drawn from data presented in an empirical study.