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SOCWORK 718 - Applied Research in Social Services

  • Course description

    30 points

    Examines the role of applied research within professional practice. An in-depth examination of research methods, traditions and techniques particularly used in analysing, evaluating and auditing social service programmes and practices. Aims to enhance and develop the knowledge and understanding of students with regard to the nature and application of a broad range of research methods, the role of theory, ethics and politics in research and in developing a research proposal.


    Course director
    Christa Fouche


  • Learning outcomes

    At the completion of the course, it is intended that students will be able to:
    • Articulate knowledgeably the process to conduct research in a professional context.
    • Demonstrate the ability to locate, appraise and report on existing research and current literature as it informs evidence-based practice.
    • Demonstrate confidence and skill in the selection of research strategies and methods to design a research project.
    • Assess ethical considerations, guidelines and / or requirements of conducting research within a professional context.
    • Articulate effectively a proposed project and its ethical implications in a research proposal.

  • Delivery modes

    Block Intensive (intensive on campus days)

  • Currently scheduled classes

    2018 Online/Blended (Semester 2): Blended course with on campus sessions on Thursdays and Fridays 19 and 20 July, 23 and 24 August and an additional Friday on 21 September from 9am to 1pm

  • Take this course

    This course can be taken as a taught course in the following programmes:

  • School

    Counselling, Human Services, and Social Work



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