Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Dissertation | |||
| Reference | SSM301 | Version | 6 |
| Created | April 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | September 2004 | SCQF Points | 45 |
| Amended | March 2023 | ECTS Points | 22.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To allow students to demonstrate by empirical research or structured literature review a level of enquiry into a field relevant to social work practice commensurate with a Master's Award. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically evaluate a range of social science and social work literature relevant to their research proposal. |
| 2 | Critically use research literature and/or primary research to address their research question(s). |
| 3 | Write a dissertation which critically evaluates implication of their research for practice. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Advanced project management skills. Research methodologies and skills. Time management. Data handling. Writing skills. Presentation skills. Literature searching. Applying research to practice. Informing and evaluating social work practice. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Individual and group supervision. Directed self study. Lectures. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 10 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 440 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 450 | 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, 3 |
| Description: | The module will be assessed by a dissertation. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Grade D or above must be obtained to achieve a module pass. | |
| 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 | Successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alston, M. and Bowles, W., 2013. Research for Social Workers: An Introduction to Methods. 3rd ed. Abingdon: Routledge |
| 2 | Bryman, A., 2016. Social Research Methods. 5th ed. Oxford: OUP |
| 3 | Faulkner, S. and Faulkner, C., 2014. Research Methods for Social Workers: A Practice-Based Approach. 2nd ed. Chicago: Lyceum Books |
| 4 | Kiteley, R. and Stogdon, C., 2014. Literature Reviews in Social Work. Los Angeles: Sage |
| 5 | Krysik, J. and Finn, J., 2017. Research for Effective Social Work Practice. 4th ed. London: Routledge |
| 6 | Thomas, G., 2017. How to do your Research Project: A Guide for Students. 3rd ed. Los Angeles: Sage |
| 7 | Whittaker, A., 2012. Research Skills for Social Work. 2nd ed. Exeter: Learning Matters |