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Researching Social Work Practice 2 (SCWK90058)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
SCWK50001
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
1000 word written essay (proposal) (due end of semester 1) 20%
4000 word essay (article format) (due end of semester 2) 80%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
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Principal coordinator Aron Shlonsky Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours - Semester 1: 8 x 1 hour lectures plus 8 1 hour tutorials, Semester 2: 4 x 2 hour tutorials Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 13 February 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 24 February 2017 Census date 31 May 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Year Long contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
Prescribed readings will be available on the LMS.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Social Work - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022