swp5rsb social work research b
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.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSarah MacLean
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
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-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/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
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Week 30-34, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHeather 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRachael 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSarah 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCorina 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 |