SWK4003

Social Work honours dissertation ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Associate Professor Chris Trotter

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2006 (Flexible)

Synopsis: This unit is the preparation for submission of the honours thesis of 10,000 words (minimum length). The dissertation is the final version of the research project undertaken by the student during the honours programme. The research project involves addressing a meaningful research question and selecting an appropriate method that draws on quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis to gather the findings that complete the research project. The honours thesis is examined by a member of the academic staff (not the supervisor) and a second examiner within the Department of Social Work.

Objectives: The objectives of this unit are: 1. submission of the research project undertaken by the student during the honours programme; 2. demonstrated student ability to construct a research project, with appropriate use of method and data collection and analysis to investigate a meaningful research question; 3. the ability of the student to work under supervision to prepare the dissertation; and 4. develop students' ability in their written communication skills.

Assessment: Presentation of the final version of the research project undertaken during the honours programme (10,000 words).