Course Catalogue

Public and Allied Health

After completing the module the student should be able to understand a range of research methods and source evidence to develop a research protocol and inform practice.

Outline Syllabus:• Ethical issues in social work research • Process and procedure of application for ethical approval • Evidence Based Practice / Research Informed Practice • Methodologies and theories for research in social work • Reviewing and presenting research evidence for social work • Understanding people: using individual interviews for qualitative research in social work • Understanding groups: using focus groups for qualitative research in social work • Empowering service users: Participatory Action Research • Quantitative research for social work: Survey design • Writing a social work research proposal / preparation for ethical approval

Module Overview:
After completing the module the student should be able to understand a range of research methods and source evidence to develop a research protocol and inform practice.

Additional Information:This module aligns with the following Social Work England Professional Standards: 3 Be accountable for the quality of my practice and the decisions I make (3.1. 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5) 4 Maintain my continuing professional development (4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8) The Module also aligns with the following Apprenticeship Standards for social work: Knowledge: • Understand the value of research and analysis and be able to evaluate evidence to inform practice • How to update knowledge to ensure evidence informed practice • The importance of maintaining, and the limits of, confidentiality Skills: • Use a range of research methodologies to inform your practice • Gather, analyse, critically evaluate and use research information and knowledge in your practice to develop an understanding of the individual’s situation • Keep your skills, knowledge and ongoing professional development up to date • Use a range of research methodologies to inform your practice • Exercise professional curiosity • Present reports in formal settings • Ensure professional ethical standards are developed, maintained and promoted