SCW4311(A)

Dissertation ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

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Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2006 (OCL)
Gippsland Full year 2006 (Day)
Gippsland Full year 2006 (OCL)
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (OCL)

Synopsis: A dissertation of 15,000 words on an approved topic selected and researched by the candidate under the supervision of a member of staff in social welfare with expertise in the proposed area of research.

Objectives: On successful completion of this subject students will be able to: 1. Identify an area of social and community welfare theory or practice requiring investigation; 2. Understand major approaches to practice-based research; 3. Tailor research methods to the development of social and community welfare theory and practice; 4. Prepare and deliver a seminar on a discipline-specific topic of research. 5. Articulate and address learning objective(s) of their choosing.

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