This unit (ASC3007) introduces students to social research in youth and community-focused settings. Students will participate in and be able to articulate practices in professional and bureaucratic contexts and will develop skills in: preparing literature reviews; planning for change; goals and outcomes setting; framework and tool development, data collection, interpretation and analysis in social research; and planning, writing and presenting to professional audiences. The unit of study encourages students to work collaboratively, whilst also assisting them to be reflective and analytical practitioners.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
ASC3007
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Articulate the importance of being a reflective practitioner within a local and global community; | ||
| 2. | Design and apply evaluation tools for a range of programs and community research; | ||
| 3. | Critically review a range of research tools and implement with an understanding of ethical, legal, and financial considerations, and how they impact individuals and the community; | ||
| 4. | Review examples of research proposals and reports that contribute to work and community networks; and | ||
| 5. | Evaluate and analyse relevant literature that is useful to and identifies good practice; in youth work, community and professional practice debates. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Literature Review | Short review of relevant vocational literature | 20% |
| Literature Review | Extended review of an exploration of vocational literature that applies to a chosen research interest or area | 40% |
| Research Paper | Development and presentation of a research briefing paper | 40% |
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