WS2007 - Researching Social Issues
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2007 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | Discipline of Social Work & Community Welfare |
Introduction to the concept, principles and process of researching social issues. Students are introduced to a variety of research designs and methods of collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative information.
Learning Outcomes
- describe and distinguish the different types of qualitative and quantitative research;
- know how to analyse and write up research results;
- know how to define a research question and develop a literature review;
- know how to design a research proposal and carry it out;
- read research reports critically and intelligently;
- understand ethical issues in conducting research;
- understand the research process and the competing philosophies that guide the practice of research.
Graduate Qualities
- The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
- The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
- The ability to use and interpret different media.
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 31-Aug-2007 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Nonie Harris |
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| Assessment: | other exams (30%); personal observation excerise (30%); designing a survey (40%). |
| External, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 31-Aug-2007 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Nonie Harris |
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| Method of Delivery: | Printed materials |
| Assessment: | assignments. |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 31-Aug-2007 | |
| Coordinator: | Ms Desley Harvey |
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| Assessment: | other exams (30%); personal observation excerise (30%); designing a survey (40%). |
| Mackay, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 31-Aug-2007 | |
| Coordinator: | jc157718 |
| Lecturer: | Mrs Lynne O'Keefe Daly. |
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| Assessment: | assignments. |
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