1. A MAPPING EXERCISE OF ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES Appendix 2: QAA ‘Subject-Specific Skills’ (2014: 13-14) as applied to BA Criminology at the University of Northampton

2. Some assessment strategies: The following list is a sample of current (both summative and formative) assessment strategies used within Criminology:* Essays/Reports/Case Study/Blog Exams/TCTs Presentations/Seminar Contributions (Individual/Group) Role Play/Interactions/Interviewing Empirical Research (Projects/Placement/Dissertation) *The following slides illustrate some of the ‘subject-specific skills’ across different levels of study

3. Biographical Assignment (L. 4) An introduction to empathetic interviewing skills: Interpreting qualitative data Evaluating evidence Synthesising empirical data from different sources Ethical judgements

4. Research Diary (L.4 & L. 5) Developing and maintaining research tools: Generating and evaluating evidence Making direct observations and assessing their validity and reliability Critical reflection on both theory and practice Developing evidence based arguments

5. Independent Project (L. 4, L. 5 & L. 6) The evolution of skills essential to the independent production of knowledge: Recording and reporting the complexity of crime, criminality and victimisation Interpreting and analysing results (qualitative and quantitative) Connecting and correlating the theoretical tenets of Criminology with work in the field Becoming an ethically driven professional criminologist

6. Role Play (L.6) The development of empathy from a professional perspective: Enhancing problem-solving abilities Working collaboratively Developing an ethically driven awareness in relation to criminological concerns Identifying competing responses to crime, criminality and victimisation