swp4thp social work thesis preparation
SOCIAL WORK THESIS PREPARATION
SWP4THP
2014
Credit points: 20
Subject outline
In this unit students enrolled in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research Methodology (Social Work & Social Policy) will undertake the following tasks: (1) satisfactorily complete a research proposal; (ii) present their research topic in a seminar setting.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points20
Subject Co-ordinatorChristine Bigby
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Unit is offered subject to sufficient enrolments
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Social Research Methods | Recommended | Bryman, A. | 2ND EDN, OCFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2004. |
| Readings | Social Work Reserach and Evaluation | Recommended | Grinnell, R. M. | 6TH EDN, F. E. PEACOCK, 2001. |
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGuinever Threlkeld
Class requirements
Seminar
One 2.0 hours seminar per week and delivered via face-to-face.
Supervisor Consultation
One 3.0 days supervisor consultation per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Attendance at regular thesis supervision sessions as required by the supervisor."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 3,000-word (approximately) research proposal | 80 | |
| one 30-minute seminar presentation of research proposal | Assessed as Pass/Fail grad only. Students must pass both components to pass unit. | 20 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGuinever Threlkeld
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 3.0 days supervisor consultation per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Attendance at regular thesis supervision sessions as required by the supervisor."
Seminar
One 2.0 hours seminar per week and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 3,000-word (approximately) research proposal | 80 | |
| one 30-minute seminar presentation of research proposal | Assessed as Pass/Fail grad only. Students must pass both components to pass unit. | 20 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Lehmann
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 3.0 days supervisor consultation per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Attendance at regular thesis supervision sessions as required by the supervisor."
Seminar
One 2.0 hours seminar per week and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 3,000-word (approximately) research proposal | 80 | |
| one 30-minute seminar presentation of research proposal | Assessed as Pass/Fail grad only. Students must pass both components to pass unit. | 20 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Lehmann
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 3.0 days supervisor consultation per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Attendance at regular thesis supervision sessions as required by the supervisor."
Seminar
One 2.0 hours seminar per week and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 3,000-word (approximately) research proposal | 80 | |
| one 30-minute seminar presentation of research proposal | Assessed as Pass/Fail grad only. Students must pass both components to pass unit. | 20 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristine Bigby
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 3.0 days supervisor consultation per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Attendance at regular thesis supervision sessions as required by the supervisor."
Seminar
One 2.0 hours seminar per week and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 3,000-word (approximately) research proposal | 80 | |
| one 30-minute seminar presentation of research proposal | Assessed as Pass/Fail grad only. Students must pass both components to pass unit. | 20 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristine Bigby
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 3.0 days supervisor consultation per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Attendance at regular thesis supervision sessions as required by the supervisor."
Seminar
One 2.0 hours seminar per week and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 3,000-word (approximately) research proposal | 80 | |
| one 30-minute seminar presentation of research proposal | Assessed as Pass/Fail grad only. Students must pass both components to pass unit. | 20 |