SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH B
SWP5RSB
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will explore 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 Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
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 | 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:
- Workshops
02. Demonstrate knowledge of key qualitative and quantitative research methods for use in social work practice
- Activities:
- Workshops
03. Investigate and synthesise previous research in order to link a social work practice research question/hypotheses with appropriate designs and methods
- Activities:
- Workshops
04. Demonstrate a capacity to plan quantitative and qualitative research.
- Activities:
- Workshops
Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Week 30-34, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Heather Downey
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 33
Four 7.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 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, 2019, Week 30-34, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rachael Sanders
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 33
Four 7.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 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, 2019, Week 30-34, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sarah MacLean
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 33
Four 7.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 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 |
Mildura, 2019, Week 30-34, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sean MacDermott
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 33
Four 7.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 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 |
Shepparton, 2019, Week 30-34, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Corina Modderman
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 33
Four 7.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 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 |