Social Research in the Human Services (SWSP7144)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2016
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
3 Seminar hours
Incompatible
SW826
Assessment methods
Article review; Seminar presentation; Research reports
Course enquiries
Course description
This course equips students to assess the logic and quality of social research. It focuses on understanding the foundations of social research and skills in critical reading of research, designing small scale research projects and the application of research methods linked to qualitative, quantitative and action research approaches. Students critique published research and design and prepare small research projects. Course will only be offered if enrolments exceed 15 students.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |