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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Research and Evidence in Social Work | |||
| Reference | SS4086 | Version | 1 |
| Created | February 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | March 2023 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | January 2020 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Students will be expected to demonstrate a critical awareness of research evidence and be able to appraise and understand how this informs current social work practice | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically analyse research methodology and its relevance to social work methods within evidence based practice principles. |
| 2 | Develop research skills which can be applied to research design at the appropriate academic level. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| The nature and relevance of research. Sources of research and advanced literature searching. A review of the major methods relevant to social science and social work research. Interpreting statistics and data analysis. Application of research in social work practice. Evaluation skills and research. The content also reflects the knowledge, skills and professional confidence and competence requirements around engagement with public protection. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is delivered in taught mode, by lectures, interactive group activities, case studies and directed and private study. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 64 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 86 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| 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 |
| Description: | Essay | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module has one assessed 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 | None, in addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gray, D.E., 2021. Doing Research in the Real World, 4th ed. Los Angeles: Sage |
| 2 | Kara, H., 2017. Research and Evaluation for Busy Students and Practitioners, 2nd ed. Bristol: Policy Press |
| 3 | Thomas, G., 2022. How to do your Research Project: A Guide for Students, 4th ed. Los Angeles: Sage |