SWK-30030 - Evaluating evidence based social work
Coordinator: Rachel Naylor Tel: +44 1782 7 33837
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Level: Level 6
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2021/22

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

none

Barred Combinations

none

Description for 2021/22


Aims
The module aims to develop and enhance the students¿ evidence-based knowledge and analytical skills in identifying, reviewing and presenting a critical analysis of social work research, along with demonstrating an understanding of its applicability to contemporary practice.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/swk-30030/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

Critically examine and evaluate research paradigms and their associated/underpinning philosophies: 1,2
Critically analyse social work research process and research methodology: 1,2
Demonstrate understanding of research ethics and service user involvement in research: 1,2
Compare and contrast different research methods including data collection and evaluate their usefulness for social work practice: 1,2
Critically evaluate and analyse a range of information, draw conclusions and make recommendations for contemporary professional practice: 1,2

Study hours

Teaching - 30 hours
Workshops/seminars - 10- hours
Directed Study - 24 hours
Self directed study - 236 hours (including 200 hours to develop the essay and the report for the assessments

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Essay weighted 40%
2000-word essay which asks students to critically appraise evidence-based practice in social work.
2000-word essay which asks students to critically appraise evidence-based practice in social work

2: Report weighted 60%
3000 word report showing knowledge of social work research processes, ethics and philosophical foundations
Report tasking students to critique the value of contrasting pieces of social work research relating to a specific issue in one area of social work practice. This 3000 word report will have a specific structure and the students will need to show knowledge of social work research processes, ethics and philosophical foundations.