Research and Evaluation 2020 Final - Abstracts

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Research and Evaluation Methods in Social Work module (SWK 752)

Research Evaluation Methods to Inform Social Work module (SWK 754)

These modules require the 'Evidence' Module (SWK751 or SWK753 or

equivalent) as a pre-requisite for entry. Candidates build on the literature

review undertaken during that module (or equivalent) to undertake a

work-based research, service evaluation or professional audit project agreed

with line management. Candidates develop knowledge and skills in designing

and managing a project that will support robust, evidence-based development

of professional practice and services. An additional booklet on the outcomes

from these modules will be produced and placed on

Learning Outcomes

 Demonstrate competence, leadership and initiative in negotiating and

collaborating with a range of stakeholders and fostering reciprocal

relationships in undertaking a research, audit or evaluation project

relevant to their role.

 Create a focussed and answerable research, evaluation or audit question

which addresses a practice issue, using informed judgement to select an

appropriate methodology.

 Negotiate complex ethical and governance arrangements to secure

approval for an innovative project and access to data.

 Gather relevant data in accordance with a rigorous research

methodology.

 Analyse the data and interpret the findings in the context of current

literature and policy by writing a postgraduate dissertation which makes

worthwhile recommendations for service improvement in line with

organisational and social work principles.

 Influence change through delivering an oral presentation to managers,

professionals and service users which critically appraises and applies

knowledge from the project to inform practice.