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Research for Social Work - SOCW2005
Students studying

 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Course Outline: http://socialwork.arts.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Looks at the nature of research - in particular, research in a social context. Aims to equip students with basic skills in research design, data collection and analysis. In addition, the course presents concepts that will enable students to critically evaluate others' research. Covers information on descriptive and experimental research, and qualitative and quantitative approaches to design and analysis. Students will learn to apply basic techniques of data analysis, including inferential and descriptive statistics.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students should be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the roles of research in social work practice and policy, including the facilitation of social change
  • Articulate an understanding of, and rationale for, quantitative and qualitative approaches in social research
  • Demonstrate a basic grasp of research design
  • Explain appropriate techniques for the analysis of data
  • Show an awareness of ethical and organisational issues in social research
  • Critically analyse research reports.

Assessment

  • Class participation - 15%
  • Class test (in Week 7 lecture) - 15%
  • Assignment (1500 words) - 30%
  • Examination - 40%

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