Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Master Thesis
Course Code
LUSDK_252
Branch of Science
Social Politics and Organisation of Social Work; Sociology and social work
ECTS
36.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Anna Broka
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anniņmuižas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
Apply and use of methodology and methods in the field of social work, i.e., evidence based research practice, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, social welfare policy analysis etc. Thus to develop ability to identify, critically assess and find creative and innovative solutions for social problems and societal challenges in the social work with children and youth.
Preliminary Knowledge
Obtained knowledge in the course "Social Research Methodology".
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Understands, compares and critically evaluates various theoretical approaches and empirical data, as well as the relevance of the applied methods for the chosen research topic; understands the requirements and evaluation criteria for the development of a master's thesis.
Skills
1.Is able to identify and formulate a research problem, set research goals and objectives, formulate questions / hypotheses, as well as is able to perform systematic literature review, select and analyze available empirical data and other relevant information, taking into account the basic principles of social work and research ethics.
Competences
1.Independently plan and conduct research, as well as present it, taking into account the requirements of the master's thesis and observing the basic principles of research ethics.
Assessment
Individual work
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To select and analyze the literature related to the research topic, choose the appropriate research methods in order to answer on the research question(-s) and complete the tasks; to develop a research project – a theoretical part based on literature review and research in the field, critically assess the risks, describe research ethics principles and present a research project.
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Prepared presentation on the planned master's thesis - introduction, literature review and research methodology.
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Prepared introduction, literature review, description of methodology; a presentation of the research project has been prepared.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 3
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
24.00
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Master’s thesis)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Shaw, I., Gould, N. Qualitative research in social work. London: Sage, 2001.
2.
Vinjamuri M., Warde, B., Kolb, P. The reflective diary: an experiential tool for enhancing social work students’ research learning.Social Work Education, 2017, VOL . 36, NO . 8, 933–945.
3.
Bochicchio, L., McTavish, Ch., Stefancic, A. From the Ivory Tower to the Treatment Trenches: Bridging the Gap between Research and Practice. Social Work. Apr 2021, Vol. 66 Issue 2, p173-175.
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Flynn, C. Doing Research in Social Work and Social Care : The Journey from Student to Practitioner Researcher. London: SAGE Publications, 2016.
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Martinez, L.S., Richards-Schuster, K., Teixeira, S., Augsberger, A. The Power of Prevention and Youth Voice: A Strategy for Social Work to Ensure Youths' Healthy Development. Social Work. Apr 2018, Vol. 63 Issue 2, p135-143.
6.
Pomeroy, E. Ch. Direct practice skills for evidence-based social work : a strengths-based text and workbook / Elizabeth C. Pomeroy and Renée Bradford Garcia. New York, NY : Springer Publishing Company, LLC, 2018.
Additional Reading
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Lauve-Moon, K., Enman, Sh. Hentz, V. Mainstreaming Gender: An Examination of Feminist Methodology in Social Work Research.Social Work. Oct 2020, Vol. 65 Issue 4, p317-324.