Research Processes

Subject SCWK90047 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

May, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 hours in total. This subject will be conducted intensively as a series of workshops. Students will be expected to actively contribute and use this as an opportunity to explore and develop their research ideas in relation to the topics and reading provided.
Total Time Commitment:

n/a
Prerequisites:

None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the University’s courses. Students who think their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Course Coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Coordinator

Dr David Rose

Contact

School of Nursing and Social Work
The University of Melbourne
Level 5, 234 Queensberry St
Carlton Victoria 3053 AUSTRALIA
T: +61 3 8344 9400
F: +61 3 9347 4375
W: www.nursing.unimelb.edu.au
W: www.socialwork.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview: This subject introduces students to issues in research epistemology, methodology and ethics. Reading and class discussion will focus around themes relevant to the design and analysis of research. Particular methods will be introduced but specialised training in them will not be provided. Students are encouraged to seek additional assistance with particular methods from other sources.

This subject will be conducted intensively as a series of workshops. Students will be expected to actively contribute and use this as an opportunity to explore and develop their research ideas in relation to the topics and reading provided.

Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should be able:

  • Develop the capacity to undertake a substantial research project
  • Develop skills in the critical application of specialist knowledge in the student’s area of study.
  • Develop the capacity to produce an argument and muster evidence in the writing of a substantial research project.
Assessment:

5000 words comprising a 500 word paper (10%) and a 4,500 word paper (90%).

Prescribed Texts:

None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

At the completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • critically analyse texts and practices
  • understand recent developments in social work and nursing contexts of practice
  • link theory to practice
  • communicate competently in ways relevant to both academic and practice contexts
  • undertake independent research
Links to further information: http://www.socialwork.unimelb.edu.au/
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