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This course covers the fundamentals of social research, including: problem formulation; ethical considerations; sampling and measurement; varieties of research methods; data analysis and, dissemination and distribution of research knowledge related to the human services. The design of a research project is required as a major exercise.
IntroductionThe development of a research culture in the human services is an important challenge for educators, managers, practitioners and students alike. The creative tension between research, theory and practice is a necessary aspect of social work education, and contributes significantly to the development of a broader human service research culture. Standards of practice research grow and develop in conjunction with field development. Research informs practice, practice hopefully informs teaching as the various functions within the helping professions become part of a cyclical response to competent practice. This course aims to provide a basis from which students can begin to develop a research culture within their practice. By introducing a range of research methods and enabling students to experience manageable research assignments, students will become increasingly familiar with the business of research and how it fits within a theory/practice/research framework.
1. To establish a practice research culture by promoting an integrated understanding of the links between social work theory, practice and research.2. To facilitate a beginning level of competence in research and to encourage students to become research producers. 3. To provide a basic understanding of a range of research methodologies.4. To promote an action-based process of learning whereby students can directly experience research activity.
135 points from required SOWK and HSRV courses, and must meet the minimum requirements for Group B and Group C courses from the BSW degree. 90 points from Group B (elective courses). 15points from Group C (optional courses).
HSRV302; HSRV305; SOWK302; SOWK305
Nikki Evans and Maria-Victoria Perez Y Perez
Liamputtong, Pranee; Qualitative research methods ; 4th ed; Oxford University Press, 2013.
Readings are on LEARNThere is no HARDCOPY COURSE READER/HANDBOOK.Course readings, recommended readings and materials/resources used in each lecture will be available to be downloaded from LEARN.Regularly check your LEARN page for updates and contribute to resource book/database.
Domestic fee $644.00
International fee $2,800.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .