Gippsland First semester 2008 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2008 (Off-campus)
Gippsland Second semester 2008 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2008 (Off-campus)
This unit provides students with a thorough grounding in the design of practice-based research. Common conceptual and methodological issues associated with research are reviewed. Particular emphasis is placed on an examination of both the intrumental and moral bases of social welfare research. The end and means of social welfare research in general and students' specific research priorities are interrogated.
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Learning contract (1000 words): 10%
Discussion paper (3500 words): 40%
Research proposal (4500 words): 50%
2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week
GSC4309, HSM4309