Aims:
The aims of the unit are to:
i. Complete fieldwork research undertaken in Semester 1.
ii. Analyse fieldwork data.
iii. Prepare a research dissertation on the student's chosen topic.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the unit the students should be able to:
Conceptualise, design, conduct and write a 10,000 word piece of original research
on a topic of the students' chosing
Skills:
Intellectual Skills -
Knowledge of the fundamental concepts of sociology relevant to the student becoming an effective practitioner;
Knowledge of the theoretical basis of sociological perspectives;
Knowledge of theories of welfare state development;
Knowledge of the main sources of data about social welfare and a critical approach
to their use;
Knowledge of the fundamental concepts and theoretical basis of sociology;
Knowledge of the historical and contemporary perspective of sociology;
Understanding of how to apply knowledge and concepts from across various social sciences disciplines;
Knowledge of the main sources of data about social issues and a critical approach to their use.
Knowledge of issues of human needs and social welfare - poverty, inequality, exclusion, diversity and differences;
Knowledge of the historical and contemporary perspective of sociology;
Knowledge of key theories and developments in at least two of sociology, social policy, politics, economics, psychology.
Transferable/Key Skills -
To develop critical and analytical powers in general;
To develop research skills with particular reference to those skills relating to investigation and analysis;
To think creatively and analytically;
To communicate an argument;
To evaluate others' arguments and research;
To critically evaluate and assess research and evidence as well as a variety of other information;
To gather information, data, research and literature from a number of different sources (i.e. library, web-based, archives etc.);
To select appropriate and relevant information from a wide source and large body of knowledge;
To synthesise information from a number of sources in order to gain a coherent understanding.
To utilise problem solving skills;
To reflect upon new technology and innovation within social sciences and to make decisions regarding legitimacy, reliability and effectiveness.
Study & Learning skills (note taking, avoiding plagiarism, using the library,
gathering and using information, constructing a bibliography, referencing) -
Basic Information and Computing Technology skills (word processing, email, using the web to search for information);
Inter-personal and communication skillsEssay research, preparation and writing skills;
To construct a bibliography of varying complexity.
Content:
Students will complete their fieldwork research (started in Semester 1) and analyse data collected. Students will write up their research projects in the form of a 10,000 word dissertation.
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