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307045 (v.1) SW 694 - Research Project
Area: | Department of Social Work and Social Policy |
Credits: | 100.0 |
Contact Hours: | 1.0 |
Individual Study: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Students may undertake a research project or develop a community development initiative or conduct an evaluation of an existing project in either a local or international context. The final format of this project is negotiated with an assigned supervisor. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On sucessful completion of this unit, students will have- Demonstrated an ability to utilise appropriate methodologies in conducting a small research or evaluative project. Gained a practical awareness of the applicability of various research processes in community and social development. Presented and discussed project findings in the context of a diversity of audiences and stakeholders. |
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: | Grinnell, R., M. Jr., (1998), Social Work Research and Evaluation (3rd ed), Peacock, F.E. Publishers, Itasca. Girden, E.R., (1996), Evaluating Research Articles from Start to Finish, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks. Patton, M. Q., (1990), Qualitative Evaluation and Research Methods, (2nd ed), Sage Publications, Newbury Park. Rossi, P.H. and Harward, E. F., (1985), Evaluation: A Systematic Approach, Sage Publications, Beverly Hills. Rossi, P.H., (1993), Evaluation: S Systematic Approach (5th ed). Sage Publications, Newbury. Shaw, I., (1999), Qualitative Evaluation, Sage Publications. Stufflebeam, D. and Sinkfield, A.J., (1985), Systematic Evaluation: A Self Instructional Guide to Theory and Practice, Kluwer-Nizhoff, Boston. Tripodi, T., (1983), Evaluative Research for Social Workers, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliff. |
Unit Texts: | Shaw, I, and Lisman, J. (1999), Evaluation and Social Work Practice. London, Sage. Wadsworth, Y. (1997), Everyday Evaluation on the run (second edition). St. Leonards, Allen and Unwin. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Completed research report 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90501 Social Work | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 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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