Module Details
Module Code: |
DISS C4401 |
Module Title:
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Research Methods and Dissertation in Social Care Practice
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Title:
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Research Methods and Dissertation in Social Care Practice
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eileen Doyle
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Module Author:: |
Carmel Smith
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is equip students with the knowledge and skills to carry out an ethical piece of research in relation to an aspect of social care professional practice
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Demonstrate a professional approach and ethical responsibility regarding research in social care. D1: P1, P4, P8, P12, P13, P16, P17, P18, P19; D2: P5, P6; |
LO2 |
Write a research proposal that demonstrates an understanding of key aspects involved in research design and practice. D1: P17, P18, P19; D2: P6. P7; D3: P5, P9; D5: P2, P3, P5, P17 |
LO3 |
Justify their choice of research methodology, method(s) and sample group. D1: P17, P18, P19; D3: P5, P9; D5: P5, P17; |
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Assess the role of research for the development of evidence informed practices and policies. D1: P13, P17, P18, P19; D2: P6, P7, P9; D3: P5, P9; D5: P5; |
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Produce a dissertation that contains a clear research question, literature review, discussion of methods, and discussion of key findings. D1: P18; D2: P6, P7, P9; D3: P5; D4: P4; D5: P2, P3, P5, P17 |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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9868 |
RECH C3402 |
Social Research Studies |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Ethical research issues
Conducting ethical research, Ethics policies and procedures. D1: P1, P4, P12, P13, P16, P17, P18, P19; D2: P5, P6
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Research Proposal
Designing a research plan/strategy; action research; the cyclical practitioner-researcher model. D1: P17, P18, P19; D2: P6. P7; D3: P5, P9; D5: P2, P3, P5, P17
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Developing Research Question(s)
Relevance and role of research to social care practice; Identifying and developing a research topic; Articulating a clear researchable question. D1: P13, P17, P18, P19; D2: P6, P7, P9; D3: P5, P9; D5: P5
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Research Methodologies
Research methodologies - exploration and examples of Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed Methods. D1: P17, P18, P19; D3: P5, P9; D5: P5, P17
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Methods of Data Collection
Review of methods of data collection and relationship to methodological approaches; Use of qualitative and quantitative methods (including surveys, interviews, focus groups, documentary analysis). D1: P17, P18, P19; D2: P12; D3: P5, P6, P9; D5: P5, P6, P17
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Sampling Participants
Examination of techniques of sampling; identification and recruitment of participants. D1: P17, P18, P19; D3: P5, P9; D5: P5, P17
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Data Analysis
Analysis of quantitative and qualitative data; Techniques and approaches to analysis and their application. D1: P17, P18, P19; D3: P5, P9; D5: P5, P17
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Producing a Dissertation
Preparing and writing a dissertation. D1: P17, P18, P19; D2: P6, P7; D3: P5, P9; D5: P2, P3, P5, P17
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 25.00% |
Project | 75.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
Lectures will incorporate a variety of teaching strategies - including traditional lecture delivery, discussions of readings and case-study examples.
D1: P1, P4, P12, P13, P16, P17, P18, P19; D2: P5, P6, P7, P9; D3: P5, P9, D4: P4; D5: P2, P3, P5, P17 |
24 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
72 |
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
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Contact |
Supervision meetings between assigned supervisor and learner - D1: P1, P4, P12, P13, P16, P17, P18, P19; D2: P5, P6, P7, P9; D3: P5, P9; D4: P4; D5: P2, P3, P5, P17 |
24 Weeks per Stage |
0.25 |
6 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
Learning activities relating to research project - including in-depth reading and research, ethics documentation, development of data collection instruments, and data analysis. D1: P1, P4, P12, P13, P16, P17, P18, P19; D2: P5, P6, P7, P9; D3: P5, P9; D4: P4; D5: P2, P3, P5, P17 |
30 Weeks per Stage |
5.73 |
172 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.25 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Helen Aveyard. (2018), Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care: A Practical Guide, 4th. Open University Press, Maidenhead, [ISBN: 9780335248001].
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Helen Aveyard,Pam Sharp,Mary Woolliams. (2015), A Beginner's Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care, 2nd. Open University Press, Maidenhead, p.192, [ISBN: 9780335264346].
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Braun, V. and Clarke, C.. (2013), Successful Qualitative Research: a practical guide for beginners, Sage, London.
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Chevalier, J.M. and Buckles, D.G.. (2019), Participatory Action Research: Theory and Methods for Engaged Enquiry, 2nd. Routledge, London.
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Martyn Denscombe. (2017), The Good Research Guide, 6th. Open University Press, Maidenhead, [ISBN: 9780335226863].
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Martyn Denscombe. (2019), Developing Research Proposals: A Practical Guide, 2nd. Open University Press, Maidenhead, [ISBN: 9780335248292].
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Ranjit Kumar. (2019), Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners, 5th. Sage, London, [ISBN: 9781526449900].
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McNiff, J.. (2017), Action Research: All You Need to Know, Sage, London.
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Punch, K.F.. (2014), Introduction to Social Research: Quantitative & Qualitative Approaches, 3rd. Sage, London.
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Colin Robson, Kieran McCartan. (2016), Real World Research: A Resource for Users of Social Research Methods in Applied Settings, 4th. John Wiley & Sons, London, p.560, [ISBN: 9781118745236].
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Action Research Journal.
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International Journal of Action Research
(IJAR).
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Child Care in Practice Journal.
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Children's Research Digest.
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Community Development Journal.
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Community, Work and Family Journal.
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Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies.
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Journal of Practitioner Research.
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Journal of Social Care.
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Youth Studies Ireland Journal.
| Other Resources |
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www.sciencedirect.com.
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https://scholar.google.com/.
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www.researchgate.net.
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