WS4010 - Honours Reading and Research Design Part 1 of 2

This subject is also available to BSW graduates or by permission by the Honours Course Coordinator. Except with the approval from the Honours Course Coordinator/Associate Dean, all subjects in a chain must be studied in consecutive teaching periods.

This subject is available to postgraduation BSW students or by permission of the Head of School. The subject provides a broad overview of research methods and guidance in the design of a sound honours level research study. It will be undertaken by the student with the supervisor.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate a detailed understanding of the research process;
• organise and present a written literature review;
• design a research project with an appropriate and relevant methodology and provide design parameters for the proposed research;
• develop and present a written research proposal.

Subject Assessment

• literature review.

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.