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Practical Research Seminar in Criminology [ LECRI1507 ]


6.0 crédits ECTS  30.0 h   1+2q 

Teacher(s) Devresse Marie-Sophie ;
Language French
Place
of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
Main themes Seminar Definition of the research topic and requirement : Choice of information sources Overview of the main search tools Use of search tools and their writing rules Location of document Evaluation of information and quotation of source Use of information Practical work Students will complete an individual project relating to the discipline and topic they have chosen and using a method specific to their field of study. Using of information
Aims The aim of this seminar is to teach the student mastery of the basic techniques of university work: understanding the notions of analysis, synthesis, summary, theory and empirical understanding, research into and use of bibliographical sources, compiling notes from reading, using reference convention, learning editing standards, and in particular the rules relating to plagiarism. This learning process also focuses on dealing with the problems involved in practical research.
Content First part of seminar involves lessons "ex-cathedra" : reviews and definition of scientific concepts, criticizes sources,...) The seminar methodology involves also - active participation and group work by students. - some compulsory reading
Other information Evaluation : continued evaluation and evaluation of the personnal work
Cycle et année
d'étude
> Preparatory year for Master in Criminology
Faculty or entity
in charge
> ECRI


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