| Unit name | Introduction to Social Work Research |
|---|---|
| Unit code | SPOLM5013 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Emeritus Professor. Carpenter |
| Open unit status | Open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School for Policy Studies |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This introductory unit has three elements. First, it will provide an overview of the research process, inroduce basic methodological distinctions (e.g. qualitative vs. quantitative, observational and experimental) and examine the link between epistemology and research method. Second, it will explore the scope and distinctiveness of social work research and the role of research in the development and evaluation of policy and practice. Third, it will examine ethical quetions that arise when undertaking research on policy and practice, including research with and for marginalised and oppressed groups.
