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SWK3106 Social Work Research
SCHOOL OF REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
This unit introduces students to social research as it influences social work practice and policy.  Students will explore the importance of research to social work practice and to the shaping of social welfare policy.  The students will learn how to carry out their own research, as well as how to assess research done by others. Students will also have an opportunity to examine key research issues (e.g. the uses of research, research and social power, participatory research, etc.)

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Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009