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This course is specifically designed for students with a demonstrated ability to conduct advanced research and/or progress to thesis writing. The course requires students to demonstrate the application of their knowledge and understanding in relation to a specific social work issue and to take an active role in developing an investigation for the benefit of a wider audience. The course will require students to plan a small scale research project and complete a research report.
Critically analyse social science research traditions and design strategies that affect knowledge development for social work research and practice.Highly developed skills needed for self-directed, independent social work research.Critically evaluate components of ethical research practiceCritically analyse knowledge and application of bicultural and multicultural components necessary for the completion of a practice research projectDemonstrate advanced skills for engagement with a practice research community.Plan and conduct a research project that is philosophically, methodologically and ethically congruent for a specialised social work context or issue.Demonstrate advanced capacity to articulate ideas and analysis orally and in writing
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
SOWK490, SOWK624, SOWK670
SOWK671, SOWK672
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 Postgraduate fees
* 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 25
For further information see School of Health Sciences .