Courses & Units

Social Work Research Practice HGW608

Introduction

Social Work Research Practice examines research methodologies that are utilised by social workers in working towards a more just, humane and inclusive society. Themes of decolonisation, collaboration and sustainability create a focus for designing research processes that are participative and ethical, and informed by diverse knowledges, including First Nations knowledges. You will use existing research-evidence from a range of sources to identify a research project you could implement. Using critical analysis and critical reflection, you will be equipped with knowledge, skills and techniques in research development appropriate and consistent with a social change agenda and the ethical base of social work theory and practice.

Summary

Unit name	Social Work Research Practice
Unit code	HGW608
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences
Discipline	Social Work
Coordinator	Associate Professor Anthea Vreugdenhil
Delivered By	University of Tasmania

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1		Off-Campus	International	Domestic

Key

: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2022	22/3/2022	11/4/2022	29/5/2022

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

Develop collaborative projects and research that align with the values and cultural protocols of diverse populations, paying particular attention to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s ways of knowing, being and doing.
Plan ethically responsible and methodologically sound social work research that tackles locally meaningful and world relevant global challenges by referring to scholarly literature, codes of conduct for research and cultural protocols.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution ^1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution ^1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution ^2,3	Domestic Full Fee ⁴
090501	$1,828.00	$858.00	$1,002.00	$2,108.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

HGW503, HGW512, HGW513, HGW516, and HGW527

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Each week, over a 10-week period, you will complete an hour of online learning activities (including lectures, videos, podcasts and other activities). You will also have approximately one hour of reading to complete each week. In total, you will need to allow 8-10 hours per week to complete all of the learning and assessments for this unit, including independent study. Optional webinars will be held throughout the semester.
Assessment	Two online quizzes (20%)\|Research project (30%)\|Research proposal (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable \| View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

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