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This course reviews the fundamentals of social research, including: ethical considerations; sampling and data collection; data analysis and, dissemination and distribution of research knowledge related to the social work. The major course assessment is a research project.
Highly specialised knowledge of research approaches in social work and the ability to acquire, understand and assess information from a range of sources.A critical awareness of the issues involved in contemporary social work practice;The ability to identify emerging issues and develop solutions in practice;Skills needed for individual independent social work research; Capacity to conceptualise ethical research practice;Knowledge and application of bicultural and multicultural components necessary for the completion of a social work practice research project;Engagement with a practice research community; andCapacity to understand, explain and connect different ideas within the practice research context.
360 points including SOWK301, SOWK303, SOWK304, SOWK308 and SOWK340
SOWK451, SOWK456, SOWK525, SOWK526, SOWK572
SOWK491 and SOWK492
Jane Maidment and Yvonne Crichton-Hill
Bryman, Alan; Social research methods ; 4th ed; Oxford University Press, 2012.
Fouchae, Christa; Practice research partnerships in social work : making a difference ; Policy Press, 2015.
Gaudet, Stephanie , Robert, Dominique; A journey through qualitative research : from design to reporting ; Sage, 2018.
Liamputtong, Pranee , Ezzy, Douglas; Qualitative research methods ; 2nd ed; Oxford University Press, 2005.
Rubin, Allen. , Babbie, Earl R; Essential research methods for social work ; Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2007.
Shaw, Ian , Holland, Sally; Doing qualitative research in social work ; SAGE Publications, 2014.
Throughout the course recommended readings and resources will be uploaded to the course LEARN site.
Domestic fee $1,937.00
International fee $8,250.00
* 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.
Maximum enrolment is 40
For further information see School of Health Sciences .