SOAD7012C Social Work Honours Thesis (4.5/13.5 units)

This topic is taught and assessed as a continuum.

The Social Work honours thesis is a document that reports on the planning, execution and analysis of a small investigation in a field of social work. As social work researchers, students will attempt to uncover the complexity of some aspects of social work in order to increase their knowledge of that part of the world of Social work. This will involve an investigation and systematic examination of an issue, question or problem in the field of social work, and the writing of a thesis document.

The topic aims to:

• Develop competencies in the planning, execution and analysis of a small investigation in a field of social work
• Extend competencies in the application of research methodologies
• Develop abilities in preparing and completing a document of 13,500 words in length

1. Formulate a research question, and design a method of investigation
2. Work independently and sustain a significant research effort
3. Produce a thesis paper that demonstrates thoughtful analysis and competence in written communication and presentation in the field of social work