Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Research Methods | |||
| Reference | SS4032 | Version | 5 |
| Created | April 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | April 2009 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | November 2020 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to apply a knowledge of Research Methods to a chosen area of practice. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically evaluate a range of research methods applicable to social work |
| 2 | Critically evaluate primary research studies |
| 3 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of contemporary research issues and design in a chosen area of study |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Advanced web-based and literature search, research design skills, research ethics. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Based on directed and private study, supplemented by lectures and workshop. Materials provided to students which form the basis for tutorials and private study. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 10 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 140 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| 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: | Essay | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module has one component with a 100% weighting. All learning outcomes are assessed by an essay. | |
| 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 | Satisfactory completion of Stage 3 or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Carey, M., 2014. 3rd Ed. The Social Work Dissertation: Using Small-Scale Qualitative Methodology Edition. Milton Keynes: OU Press |
| 2 | Taylor, B., 2015. Understanding & Using Research in Social Work (Mastering Social Work Practice) London: Sage |
| 3 | Aveyard,H., 2018.4th ed. Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care. Maidenhead: McGraw Hill |
| 4 | Bell, L., 2017. Research Methods for Social Workers.London: Palgrave Macmillan |
| 5 | Alston, M.,& Bowles, W., 2018. 4th EditionResearch for Social Workers: An introduction to Methods. Abigdon: Allen and Unwin |