SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH B
SWP5RSB
2017
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.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Sarah MacLean
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, M & Bowles W 2012 | ALLEN & UNWIN |
| Readings | Social Research Methods | Prescribed | Walter, M. | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and critically analyse the important steps in planning, designing and implementing a social work practice research study
- Activities:
- On-line lectures, workshops
02. Demonstrate knowledge of key qualitative and quantitative research methods for use in social work practice
- Activities:
- On-line lectures, workshops
03. Investigate and synthesise previous research in order to link a social work practice research question/hypotheses with appropriate designs and methods
- Activities:
- On-line lectures, workshops
04. Demonstrate a capacity to plan quantitative and qualitative research.
- Activities:
- On-line lectures, workshops
Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Week 30-34, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Klaus Serr
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 33
Four 6.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research literature review (equivalent to 1500 words) | 35 | 03 | |
| Research Plan (equivalent to 2500 words) | 55 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Research question (equivalent to 500 words) | 10 | 03 |
Bendigo, 2017, Week 30-34, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Lehmann
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 33
Four 6.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research literature review (equivalent to 1500 words) | 35 | 03 | |
| Research Plan (equivalent to 2500 words) | 55 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Research question (equivalent to 500 words) | 10 | 03 |
Melbourne, 2017, Week 30-34, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sarah MacLean
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 30
One 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 30 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 33
Four 4.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research literature review (equivalent to 1500 words) | 35 | 03 | |
| Research Plan (equivalent to 2500 words) | 55 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Research question (equivalent to 500 words) | 10 | 03 |
Mildura, 2017, Week 30-34, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Evelien Spelten
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 33
Four 6.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research literature review (equivalent to 1500 words) | 35 | 03 | |
| Research Plan (equivalent to 2500 words) | 55 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Research question (equivalent to 500 words) | 10 | 03 |