SCW4311(A) - Dissertation

Offered

Gippsland First semester 2007 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2007 (Off-campus)
Gippsland Second semester 2007 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2007 (Off-campus)

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.