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Module Title	LI Research for Evidence Informed Practice
School	School of Social Policy
Department	Social Work & Social Care
Module Code	08 25951
Module Lead	Niki Ward
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	Only available to students on BA in Social Work
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-10 hours Practical Classes and workshops-5 hours Supervised time in studio/workshop-5 hours Guided independent study-160 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for understanding, critically appraising, applying and conducting research. The module will develop learning around three core areas: Research methods and methodologies The political context of research The application of research to practice The module will enable students to develop specific skills relating to social research and the integration of these within a framework of social work values and research ethics and quality.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Apply research from a variety of different theoretical perspectives to social work practice issues Apply research from a variety of different theoretical perspectives to social work practice issues Inform decision-making through the identification and gathering of information from more than one source and question its reliability and validity Demonstrate an understanding of how to evaluate and review hypotheses in response to information available at the time and apply in practice with support Integrate knowledge of anti oppressive and anti discriminatory practice within a research framework. Apply the profession's ethical principles to social work research and identify ethical tensions and challenges in the gathering and use of information. Value and take account of the expertise of service users and carers and professionals in generating and contributing to knowledge. Demonstrate they understand and are working towards Social Work England’s professional standards in readiness for their application for registration.
Assessment	25951-01 : Assignment : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	3000 word research proposal (100%) for main and reassessment
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