Faculty of Education and Social Work
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SOCWORK 714A - Social Work Honours Research Project
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Course description
22.5 points
An integrated approach to social work research using a range of research strategies. Students apply research and practice principles to existing qualitative and quantitative datasets to engage in problem definition, critical review of relevant literature, research strategies and design, data analysis and reporting of research findings to inform professional practice in social work and social services.
Course director
Christa Fouche
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Learning outcomes
At completion of this course, students will be able to:- Articulate an understanding of applied research and the concept of evidence based activity and their relationship to practice and policy development.
- Critically demonstrate knowledge of ethical considerations, processes, guidelines and / or requirements of research within a practice context.
- Demonstrate the ability to locate, review and report on evidence as it informs practice.
- Articulate an understanding of applied research approaches for a practice- based intervention.
- Demonstrate competence in the utilisation of data analysis software in both qualitative and quantitative environments.
- Demonstrate a practical appreciation of the relationship in both quantitative and qualitative research between theory, research design, analysis, and reporting.
- Visually and orally communicate research findings to an audience.
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Delivery modes
Weekly lecture
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Currently scheduled classes
2018 Epsom (Semester 1): Thursdays 2hr Lec on 1st, 10th, 22nd March, 26th April, 10th, 17th and 31st May from 1:00pm-3:00pm and 3hr workshops on Thursdays 15th, 29th March, 19th April, 13th April, 3rd and 24th May from 1-4pm
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Take this course
This course can be taken as a taught course in the following programmes:
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School
Counselling, Human Services, and Social Work
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