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Researching Social Work Practice 2 (SCWK90058)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject builds on the theoretical and skill base of SCWK50001 Researching Social Work Practice, with students learning to apply the research method of a scoping review. Students will be encouraged to select a field of social work practice of interest, and to explore, organise and develop an overview of the existing published evidence base. This subject will introduce students to each phase of the research method, including establishing a research question, identifying relevant studies, selecting appropriate studies and collating summarizing and reporting the results of the review of literature. The subject concludes with a focus on preparing research findings for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students will be able to demonstrate:


  • An understanding of the value of evidence based and evidence informed practice in social work; An understanding of the purpose, strengths and limitations of a scoping review

  • An ability to critically evaluate existing social work qualitative or quantitative research evidence;

  • An ability to conduct a scoping review of social work research evidence from either a qualitative or quantitative perspective;

  • An ability to prepare and write a journal article.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, students will be able to:

  • critically analyse texts and practices;
  • understand recent developments in social work contexts of practice;
  • link theory to practice;
  • competently communicate in ways relevant to both academic and practice contexts;
  • undertake independent research.

Last updated: 3 November 2022