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SCWK4008: Social Work Research Dissertation

2025 unit information

In this unit students participate in a social work research project under the supervision of an academic staff member. Students will become familiar with the process of developing a research proposal and obtaining ethical approval for a study. Students will apply data collection processes as appropriate to the project and undertake analysis of this data. They develop the skills required to present the findings of their research project both orally and through a research dissertation. Ethical issues and critical debates in social work research will also be examined.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Arts and Social Sciences

Study level Undergraduate
Academic unit Social Work
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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SCWK3009 and SCWK3010 and SCWK4003 and SCWK4005
Corequisites:
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SCWK4004 and SCWK4002
Prohibitions:
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SCWK4006
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. select, justify and apply quantitative and/or qualitative research methods most appropriate to answering a specific research question in social work practice
  • LO2. demonstrate project management and time management skills
  • LO3. further develop competence in identifying and appropriately responding to ethical issues encountered in social work research
  • LO4. develop writing, editing and drafting skills for the purpose of producing a research report
  • LO5. present and defend the findings of a research project
  • LO6. contribute to debates on social, political, ethical, technical and practical issues surrounding social work research.

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2025
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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