SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH A
SWP3REA
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will undertake an exploration of social work research methods for practice. The overall research process, from developing questions to sampling and data analysis, will be examined. Research design and methodological critique are central, including both quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as understanding the philosophical and sociological basis informing these methods. Class discussions, enquiry-based and value-based, and interactive forms of student-centred learning are undertaken in lectures and tutorials; active participation and preparation are required. Students will then be able to develop a literature review and demonstrate a sound understanding of methods, as applied to social work practice contexts.
School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Christopher Horsell
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKP, HZSKM (BHS&MSW), OR HBCSW, HBCSB, HBCS, HBCSD, HBCSM, HBCSS (Bachelor of Community Services) OR HBCSVB HBCSVD HBCSVS HBCSVM HBCSVW & HBCSV (Bachelor of Community Services) All others require coordinators approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Research for Social Workers
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Alston, M & Bowles, W
Year: 2018
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: ALLEN & UNWIN
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Heather Downey
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In weeks 37 and 43 students will sit an in-class quiz during the first hour of their workshop time.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 x 30 minute in-class quizzes - each worth 15% (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 15-minute group presentation (300 words equivalent per student)Students work in groups of 5 = 3 minutes/member (300 words equivalent per member) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO4, SILO5 |
One literature review (2,500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rachael Sanders
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour computer laboratory per study period on weekends during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In weeks 37 and 43 students will sit an in-class quiz during the first hour of their workshop time.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 x 30 minute in-class quizzes - each worth 15% (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 15-minute group presentation (300 words equivalent per student)Students work in groups of 5 = 3 minutes/member (300 words equivalent per member) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO4, SILO5 |
One literature review (2,500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lisa Brophy
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In weeks 37 and 43 students will sit an in-class quiz during the first hour of their workshop time.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 x 30 minute in-class quizzes - each worth 15% (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 15-minute group presentation (300 words equivalent per student)Students work in groups of 5 = 3 minutes/member (300 words equivalent per member) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO4, SILO5 |
One literature review (2,500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Dandenong (Chisholm Institute), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sarah MacLean
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In weeks 37 and 43 students will sit an in-class quiz during the first hour of their workshop time.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 x 30 minute in-class quizzes - each worth 15% (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 15-minute group presentation (300 words equivalent per student)Students work in groups of 5 = 3 minutes/member (300 words equivalent per member) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO4, SILO5 |
One literature review (2,500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Christopher Horsell
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In weeks 37 and 43 students will sit an in-class quiz during the first hour of their workshop time.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 x 30 minute in-class quizzes - each worth 15% (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 15-minute group presentation (300 words equivalent per student)Students work in groups of 5 = 3 minutes/member (300 words equivalent per member) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO4, SILO5 |
One literature review (2,500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Corina Modderman
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In weeks 37 and 43 students will sit an in-class quiz during the first hour of their workshop time.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 x 30 minute in-class quizzes - each worth 15% (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 15-minute group presentation (300 words equivalent per student)Students work in groups of 5 = 3 minutes/member (300 words equivalent per member) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO4, SILO5 |
One literature review (2,500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |