SP12018: Research for social work
[Page last updated: 09 August 2024]
Academic Year: | 2024/25 |
Owning Department/School: | Department of Social & Policy Sciences |
Credits: | 5 [equivalent to 10 CATS credits] |
Notional Study Hours: | 100 |
Level: | Certificate (FHEQ level 4) |
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Assessment Summary: | CWES 100% |
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By the end of the unit students will be able to:
1. Critically analyse research evidence and be able to apply empirical knowledge to their practice (PS * 3.2; 4.2; 4.3) 2. Differentiate between research methods and apply them to a social work context (PS 3.3; 4.4) 3. Design a research project (PS 4.5; 4.6) 4. Evaluate the ethical issues involved in undertaking research in social work practice (PS 4.5; 4.8) * Social Work England's Professional Standards (PS) |
Synopsis: | Gain an introduction to the principles and values of social work and a grounding in the social research methods required to undertake research in an applied social work context. You will be introduced to techniques around research design and quantitative and qualitative approaches to social work research.
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Content: | * Introduction to social research; * Essentials of quantitative and qualitative research methods in the social sciences; * Formulating research questions; * Reviewing relevant literature; * Critical appraisal skills; * Defining and measuring outcomes; * Using evidence to inform practice; * Ethics in research. |
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SP12018 is a Must Pass Unit on the following courses:Department of Social & Policy Sciences
SP12018 is Compulsory on the following courses:Department of Social & Policy Sciences
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