SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH B
SWP5RSB
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be provided with input on the role and application of research in social work practice. By building on previous research education, this subject aims primarily to provide research skills and knowledge for direct application in social work practice.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Suzanne Hodgkin
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students enrolled in course HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW) must have passed all subjects from (SWP3REA). Students enrolled in course HMSK, HMSKB, HMSKW, HMSKM no prerequisite rule applies.
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 | Social work research | Preliminary | Alston, J & Bowles W 2007 | PALGRAVE, UK |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Week 30-34, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Hodgkin
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
One 10.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Ten hours of workshops over the study period."
LectureWeek: 30 - 34
One 10.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via blended.
"Ten hours of lecturers over the study period."
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 30 - 34
One 8.0 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Eights hours of SPSS labs over the study period."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word research proposal | 60 | |
| One major data analysis assignment (equivalent to 1,750-words) | 40 |
Bendigo, 2014, Week 30-34, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Helen Hickson
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 30 - 34
One 8.0 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Eights hours of SPSS labs over the study period."
LectureWeek: 30 - 34
One 10.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via blended.
"Ten hours of lecturers over the study period."
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
One 10.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Ten hours of workshops over the study period."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word research proposal | 60 | |
| One major data analysis assignment (equivalent to 1,750-words) | 40 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 30-34, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: John McCormack
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 30 - 34
One 8.0 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Eights hours of SPSS labs over the study period."
LectureWeek: 30 - 34
One 10.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via blended.
"Ten hours of lecturers over the study period."
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
One 10.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Ten hours of workshops over the study period."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word research proposal | 60 | |
| One major data analysis assignment (equivalent to 1,750-words) | 40 |
Mildura, 2014, Week 30-34, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Hodgkin
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 30 - 34
One 8.0 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Eights hours of SPSS labs over the study period."
LectureWeek: 30 - 34
One 10.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Ten hours of lecturers over the study period."
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
One 10.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Ten hours of workshops over the study period."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word research proposal | 60 | |
| One major data analysis assignment (equivalent to 1,750-words) | 40 |