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• Create an innovative synthesis of empirical research by writing a
postgraduate dissertation which makes worthwhile recommendations for
service improvement in line with organisational and social work principles
• Influence change through delivering an oral presentation to managers,
professionals and service users which critically appraises and applies
knowledge from research to inform practice
The Research and Evaluation Methods in Social Work module (SWK
752)
Research Evaluation Methods to Inform Social Work module (SWK 754)
These two modules are also part of the Research Model Programme. These
require the Evidence-Informed Professional and Organisation Module (or
equivalent) as a pre-requisite for entry. Candidates build on the literature review
undertaken during that module (or equivalent) to undertake a work-based
research, service evaluation or professional audit project agreed with line
management. Candidates develop knowledge and skills in designing and
managing a project that will support robust, evidence-based development of
professional practice and services. An additional booklet on the outcomes from
these modules are produced and placed on http://www.ulster.ac.uk/dare.