Area: | School of Psychology |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Introduction to the evaluation of individual, group, community and organisational interventions for the purpose of guiding future practice, report writing and submission preparation. Includes an understanding of research design appropriate to evaluation studies, awareness of methods of social impact assessment and a recognition of the contribution of the broader domain of research methods. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Demonstrate an understanding of research design appropriate to evaluation studies. Utilise library and electronic media in addressing evaluation questions. Interpret research literature that uses qualitative and quantitative methods. Demonstrate an awareness of social impact methods. Recognise the contribution of the broader domain of research methods. Demonstrate critical thinking in the application of the above. Locate and apply sources of funding. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references, however readings are provided in conjunction with lectures. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Class Presentation 20%. Evaluation Exercise 40%. Literature Review 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90513 Counselling | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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