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Social Work Research Project (SCWK90071)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
April
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
| Availability | April - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The subject provides opportunities to extend, deepen and apply knowledge, skills and attributes in the context of a research project.
This subject enables students to engage in the design and implementation of a research project that demonstrates their advanced theoretical knowledge and critical reflection skills. It provides the opportunity for integration of their prior learning form the course, and demonstration of their advanced social work practice and research capacity.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- design, implement and evaluate an evidence-based direct or indirect practice intervention within the context of a practice setting;
- critically analyse and understand the interconnections between social work practice, theory, research, and policy;
- undertake a literature review;
- understand how research method/s are selected and the rationale for using;
- explain how research data is collected and analysed;
- an ability to process and analyse data collected in research projects;
- make appropriate interpretation/s of research data; and
- understand the ethical issues associated with conducting direct or indirect practice intervention and evaluation/research projects within the context of the practice setting.
Generic skills
Students will be provided with the opportunity to practice and reinforce:
- high level written communication skills
- advanced information and interpretation skills
- advanced analytic, integration and problem-solving skills
- demonstrate competence in critical and theoretical thinking through essay writing and online discussions
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLTH90002 | Practice Based Research | Term 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
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: 30 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Regular written reports to Supervisor on Project Stages
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Online presentation - Research proposal – (2000 words)
| Week 8 | 20% |
Written assignment – Research Report
| End of the teaching period | 60% |
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Dates & times
- April - Online
Coordinator Lyndal Hickey Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 370 hours Pre teaching start date 22 April 2024 Pre teaching requirements Students will familiarise themselves with the online platform which will provide an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and expected activities and behaviours. They will also be provided with information about studying online and informed about the University resources available to them. Teaching period 29 April 2024 to 15 September 2024 Last self-enrol date 23 April 2024 Census date 24 May 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 July 2024 Assessment period ends 22 September 2024 April contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Time commitment details
370 hours
Additional delivery details
Pre-teaching Period Requirements
Students will familiarise themselves with the online platform which will provide an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and expectations. They will also be provided with information about studying online and informed about the University resources available to them.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Students will have access to electronic copies of relevant readings.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Advanced Social Work
Last updated: 30 January 2024