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Researching Social Work Practice 2 (SCWK90058)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
February
Rachel Blance-Palmer
Overview
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This subject builds on the theoretical and skill base of SCWK90069 Researching Social Work Practice 1, 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
Knowledge
On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Explain the value of evidence based and evidence informed practice in social work;
- Define the stages, purpose, strengths and limitations of a scoping review for social work practice research; and
- Explain differences in sources of literature and their value for evidence syntheses.
Skills
On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Derive a suitable research question and search strategy for a scoping review from a narrative problem formulation;
- Critically evaluate, summarise and synthesise available evidence using a variety of methods and strategies; and
- Contextualise the findings from a scoping review within social work practice and policy.
Application of Knowledge and Skills
On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Independently complete a scoping review of existing literature including a comprehensive literature search using different databases, platforms and search engines; and
- Write an academic article in compliance with guidelines for peer reviewed articles.
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: 6 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLTH90002 | Practice Based Research | Term 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
| SCWK90069 | Researching Social Work Practice 1 | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
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: 6 February 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hurdle requirement: Attendance at a minimum 50% of tutorials is a hurdle requirement to pass the subject. | During the teaching period | N/A |
2 Quizzes each taking 20 minutes
| During the teaching period | 20% |
2 worksheets (500 words each, 10% each)
| During the teaching period | 20% |
Written essay
| End of semester | 60% |
Last updated: 6 February 2024
Dates & times
- February
Coordinator Rachel Blance-Palmer Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 16 contact hours per semester (8 x 2 hour tutorial). An additional 8 x 1 hour of online preparation learning material must be completed weekly prior to attending each tutorial class, in place of attending a lecture. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 12 February 2024 to 14 April 2024 Last self-enrol date 23 February 2024 Census date 1 March 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 April 2024 Assessment period ends 10 May 2024 February contact information
Rachel Blance-Palmer
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 6 February 2024
Further information
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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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 6 February 2024