Applied Social Research

Course aim

To advance students’ knowledge of a range of social research perspectives and techniques, as well as of the theories and values that guide research approaches and methods; and to ensure that students obtain the necessary knowledge and skills required of beginning-level social researchers.

Course content

Social theories; positivism and post-positivism; critical theory; research design; social work ethics in research; quantitative and qualitative methods; research methodology; triangulation; data collection; data analysis; communicating research findings; contributing to social change through research; social work/human service research practice standards.

Textbook(s)

Walter, M (ed) 2006, Social research methods: an Australian perspective, Oxford University Press, South Melbourne

Prerequisite(s)

All third year courses

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Literature review, Research proposal

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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