Introduction to Social Work Research

This course provides students with an introductory understanding of research designs as they relate to social work theory and practice. Students will learn about the roles of social workers in knowledge building and how the larger societal context shapes research activities. Students will be introduced to qualitative, quantitative, mixed method and critical research approaches. The course will review a wide range of applied research paradigms and frameworks such as: experimental design; survey design; community-based participatory action research; feminist methods; arts-based methods; and program evaluation. They will learn about research questions, literature reviews, data analysis and the importance and place of ethics in the research process. Prerequisites: SWRK 1006/1007. (SEM/EXP 3) (3 cr)

 

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