Curriculum Information

This module will allow students to understand the role of research, professional and study skills development, within an academic and professional context. 
 

Academic Skills: 

• The role of study skills in academic development. 

• Understanding individual learning styles 

• Time management and the online study environment. 

• Academic writing skills. 

• Referencing and plagiarism in line with University of South Wales guidelines and regulations 

• Use of AI and plagiarism. 

• Use of TURNITIN. 

• Effective use of literature searches using the institutional libraries and understanding the importance of credible and reliable sources. 

• Strategies for effective reading and note taking. 

• Critical writing, thinking and analysis. 

• Assessment formats- Essays, reports, portfolio’s presentations, exams and online assessment tools. 

• Strategies for delivering effective oral presentations 

• Evaluating Source Credibility 

• Criteria for evaluating the credibility of sources in criminal justice, including identifying reputable journals, authors, and publisher 

• Public speaking tips and techniques 

• The assessment process- understanding and interpreting assessment criteria and directing responses accordingly. 

• Effective strategies for planning, structuring and presenting assignments. 

• The assessment process- submission and feedback. 

• Effective use of the library resources 

• Strategies for effective reading and note taking. 

• Digital Competency- tools to enhance research skills. 

• Reflective thinking in academia 

 
Personal and Professional Skills: 

• Communication skills, confidence building, teamwork, self-analysis and reflection. 

• Group work and communication skills 

• Understand the expected values, attitudes and competencies of roles within the Criminal Justice Sector. 

• Construction of Personal Development Plan CVs, job applications and interviews 

• construction of Personal Development and Resilience plans. 

• managing stress, managing time, and workloads 

• Importance of personal skills in the criminal justice profession. 

• Ethical decision-making and the role of personal skills. 

• Reflective practices for identifying strengths and areas for improvement. 

• Developing a personal development plan. 

• Communication models and styles; Verbal and non-verbal communication skills. 

• Emotional Intelligence. 

• Understanding emotional intelligence and its components. 

• Team dynamics and effective teamwork strategies. 

• Conflict resolution within a team.