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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Social and Political Science : Social Work

Postgraduate Course: Research & Evaluation: Theoretical Approaches (Social Work MH) (SCWR11023)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Social and Political Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaSocial Work Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionIt is essential that practitioners have a good understanding of research and evaluation principles and practice. This is, in part, about creating research-mindedness; about drawing on findings from ‘best practice’ and also about knowing how to evaluate their own practice. Students on this course will spend some time undertaking general learning but also work in study groups related to their own practice setting.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
The course aims to enhance students' knowledge and understanding of social work research by promoting informed and critical appraisal of the techniques and ethics involved in research, evaluation and social enquiry.

On completion of the course students should be able to:
- Describe and evaluate relevant social science and evaluation methodologies;
- Interpret data and comment on conclusions reached;
- Demonstrate familiarity with ideas and concepts from research literature;
- Evaluate different research strategies and data collection methods with reference to issues such as reliability, validity, feasibility and ethics;
- Demonstrate understanding of the place that theoretical perspectives and evidence from international research have in assessment and decision-making processes in social work practice;
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of issues in relation to sensitive topics and sensitive populations;
- Contribute to policy and practice review and development:
- Locate, understand and critically evaluate research findings and literature that is relevant to social work practice and;
- Demonstrate familiarity with the range and significance of approaches for evaluating welfare outcomes.
Assessment Information
Students will be required to choose a research study related to their own practice setting, and, in no more than 4,000 words, write a critical review of the research.


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Contacts
Course organiserProf Lorraine Waterhouse
Tel: (0131 6)50 3913
Email: lorraine.waterhouse@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Jane Marshall
Tel: (0131 6)50 3912
Email: jane.marshall@ed.ac.uk
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