Course duration

This is a year long course. It commences in Semester 1, 2024 and completes in Semester 2, 2024.

Course description

This is a 4 unit research course that builds on content covered in SWSP3303 Advanced Research in Social Work and Human Services. There is a strong emphasis on the application of research methods. A working knowledge of social research methods, including the capacity to choose the most appropriate methods to investigate particular research questions, to critically review social research, and to apply research findings to specific practice and policy contexts, is an essential component of social work practice. This course comprises two interrelated components: developing skills in critically reviewing existing research, and building a repertoire of research knowledge and skills. Students will successfully complete an individual small-scale research project in the field of health and ageing and produce a 6,000-8,000 word research report over Semester 1 and Semester 2 in Year 4. The research project will be supervised by a member of the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work academic staff and involves the design, implementation, analysis and interpretation of data and written presentation of the project. Students will deliver an individual oral presentation to showcase their research. The Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) program is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). The AASW Accreditation Standards (2020) stipulate that accredited social work programs are required to include content that addresses the five core curriculum areas listed below. SWSP4281 contains content in the first curriculum area: 1. Constructions of social work purpose, place, and practice.

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