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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Dissertation and Research Studies | |||
| Reference | SS4025 | Version | 6 |
| Created | April 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | September 2004 | SCQF Points | 45 |
| Amended | November 2020 | ECTS Points | 22.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to apply knowledge and critical understanding within the context of a dissertation to a chosen area of practice or policy. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Apply a knowledge of research methods to the design a research project |
| 2 | Carry out a research based literature review and/or primary research to address their research question(s) |
| 3 | Write up a dissertation which critically evaluates their research findings and their implications for practice |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Advanced web/literature searching, time management, recording, data handling. Dissertation writing skills; presentation skills, structuring, drafting/editing. Research in Practice; informing and evaluating social work practice. Critical writing. The module is delivered and underpinned by a commitment to core social work values of respect, individualisation, empowerment, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive principles and upholds the values and ethical practice standards that reflect the requirements relating to engagement with public protection |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Workshops. Each student will be allocated a dissertation supervisor from whom he/she will receive tutorial support and advice. The meetings will be initiated by the student and the supervisor will act as facilitator. ODL and web-based material |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 25 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 425 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 450 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Dissertation | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module has one component with a 100% weighting. All learning outcomes will be assessed by a | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alston, M. and Bowles, W., 2018. Research for Social Workers – An introduction to methods, 2nd Ed. London and New York: Routledge |
| 2 | Aveyard, H., 2018. 4th ed. Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care – A Practical Guide, 2nd Ed. Milton Keynes: Open University Press |
| 3 | Carey, M., 2013 The Social Work Dissertation – Using Small-Scale Qualitative Methodology. Milton Keynes: Open University Press |
| 4 | Taylor. B.J. et al. 2015 Understanding & Using Research in Social Work (Mastering Social Work Practice)London: Sage |
| 5 | Campbell, A., et al. 2016. Research Design in Social Work: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods (Transforming Social Work Practice Series)London: Sage |
| 6 | McCartan, K., & Robson, C., 2016. 4th ed. Real World Research: A Resource for Users of Social Research Methods in Applied Settings Chichester: John Wiley & Sons |