SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH A
SWP3REA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will undertake an exploration of social work research methods for practice. The overall research process, from developing questions to sampling and data analysis, will be examined. Research design and methodological critique are central, including both quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as understanding the philosophical and sociological basis informing these methods. Class discussions, enquiry-based and value-based, and interactive forms of student-centred learning are undertaken in lectures and tutorials; active participation and preparation are required. Students will then be able to develop a literature review and demonstrate a sound understanding of methods, as applied to social work practice contexts.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Suzanne Hodgkin
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW). All others require coordinators approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Qualitative inquiry and research design: choosing among 5 traditions | Recommended | Creswell, J 1998 | SAGE, UK |
| Readings | Social research | Recommended | Sarantakos, S 2005 | PALGRAVE, UK |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Hodgkin
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading per study period from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1-hour examination | 40 | |
| one 15-minute group presentation | 10 | |
| one 2,000-word literature review | 50 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator:
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading per study period from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1-hour examination | 40 | |
| one 15-minute group presentation | 10 | |
| one 2,000-word literature review | 50 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Whiteside
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1-hour examination | 40 | |
| one 15-minute group presentation | 10 | |
| one 2,000-word literature review | 50 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Whiteside
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading per study period from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1-hour examination | 40 | |
| one 15-minute group presentation | 10 | |
| one 2,000-word literature review | 50 |