WS5004 - Social Welfare Research Methods

Credit points:	06
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Arts & Social Sciences

In this subject students will explore the concept and process of social research and demonstrate proficiency in the social research methods most useful for research in human services.

Learning Outcomes

• ability to produce competent research reports and proposals;
• an understanding of, and ability to implement qualitative and quantitative research designs;
• demonstrate the ability to critique social research.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to appraise information critically;
• The ability to use independent judgment to synthesise information to make intellectual and/or creative advances;
• The ability to think laterally and be original;
• The ability to conceptualise problems;
• The ability to conceptualise and evaluate a range of potential solutions to relevant problems;
• The ability to encompass and use methods and conceptual advances in areas of knowledge cognate to their central area(s) of expertise.

Availabilities
Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Face to face teaching 30-May-2011 to 31-May-2011 (2 day on campus workshop in study vac.)
Coordinator:	Dr Susan Gair
Contact hours:	14 hours workshops/Seminars - 2 day workshop in Townsville
Assessment:	(50%); assignments (50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.