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

School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

none

Barred Combinations

none

Description for 2020/21

This module will develop students' knowledge and understanding in order to critically analyse and review social work research and literature. Students skills will be developed to enable them to demonstrate their understanding of research applicable to contemporary practice.

Aims

The module aims to develop and enhance the studentsż 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.

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.

SWK-30030 - Module Specification School of Primary, Community and Social Care Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

SWK-30030 - Module Specification
School of Primary, Community and Social Care
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences