Case study
This case study will see the evaluation of a piece of identified policing research, to be determined by the module tutor. It is similar to your previous research reports but must also include an account of the drivers behind the research (i.e. the problem that was identified), and any accounts of the implementation of the proposed solutions.
There are two articles set for each case study. You should read both. Each of the two articles is referring to the same piece of research.
Unlike your previous reports, the focus for this assignment is demonstrating your understanding of how EBP works in practice. Thus, for example, ethical and political issues should be covered with this context in mind: such as, did (or could) any ethical issues you have identified cause difficulty in implementing the intervention beyond the pilot?
You may choose from the following three areas. Guidance will be given as to reading.
- Procedural justice at traffic stops
- Body-worn video
- Multi-agency case management forums
Your case study should cover the following areas and should be no more than 2,500 words. The marking criteria should be regarded as a guide only:
| A short introduction which outlines what the Case Study will argue and what it will conclude | 5 marks |
| The background to the research – what was the problem that the research sought to resolve, or the issue that it sought to address? | 10 marks |
| A summary of what research had already been done into this issue by the time of the study or studies you’re examining | 15 marks |
An outline of the research and its findings:
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25 marks |
| Were there implementation issues in the undertaking of the research? What were these and what can be learned from them? Are there wider conclusions to be drawn beyond this particular case study? | 20 marks |
| How does the research contribute to the body of knowledge about the subject? Is more research required? | 10 marks |
| A short conclusion summing up your case study and its value | 5 marks |
| The report should be well-written, proof-read for spelling and grammar errors, and contain a full bibliography using the Harvard Referencing System | 10 marks |
