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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Research and Evidence in UK Social Work | |||
| Reference | SS4087 | Version | 1 |
| Created | September 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | November 2023 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 through engagement with a local agency. Evaluation skills and research. The content also reflects the knowledge, skills and professional confidence and competence requirements around engagement with public protection. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| The module is delivered in taught mode, by lectures, interactive group activities, case studies and directed and private study. The module also involves engaging with a local agency to understand how research can assist practice. |
| 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: | Research Proposal | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module has one assessed component with a 100% weighting. All learning outcomes are assessed by an essay in the form of a research proposal. | |
| 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 | 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 |