SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH B
SWP5RSB
2018
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: Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM, HZSKP and must have passed SWP3REA; OR must be admitted in course HMSK, HMSKB, HMSKW, HMSKM and no other 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 | Recommended | Alston, M & Bowles W 2018 | ALLEN & UNWIN |
| Readings | Social Research Methods | Recommended | 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, 2018, Week 29-38, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Heather Downey
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 29 - 33
Four 7.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 33 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research literature review (1500 word equiv) | 35 | 03 | |
| Research Plan (2500 word equiv) | 55 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Research question (500 word equiv) | 10 | 03 |
Bendigo, 2018, Week 29-38, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fiona Gardner
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 29 - 33
Four 7.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 33 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research literature review (1500 word equiv) | 35 | 03 | |
| Research Plan (2500 word equiv) | 55 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Research question (500 word equiv) | 10 | 03 |
Melbourne, 2018, Week 29-38, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sarah MacLean
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 29 - 29
One 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 29 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 29 - 33
Four 4.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 33 and delivered via blended.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research literature review (1500 word equiv) | 35 | 03 | |
| Research Plan (2500 word equiv) | 55 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Research question (500 word equiv) | 10 | 03 |
Mildura, 2018, Week 29-38, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fiona Gardner
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 29 - 33
Four 7.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 33 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research literature review (1500 word equiv) | 35 | 03 | |
| Research Plan (2500 word equiv) | 55 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Research question (500 word equiv) | 10 | 03 |