1. Aid in developing an understanding of research methods in the social sciences.
2. Help with the critical evaluation of research from several different sources.
3. Develop a basic competence in critiquing and developing social science research projects.
4. Develop skills in applying specific research methods to appropriate problems.
| Date | Topic | Course Objectives | Activities & Readings | Outcome Measures |
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Lecture, Film and Test Read chapters 1, 2 and 4 |
Test |
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Read Chapters 3, 5 and 6 |
Test |
| Week 3 |
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Read Chapters 7, 8, 9 |
Test |
| Week 4 |
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Read Chapters 10, 11, 12 |
Test |
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Read Chapters 13, 14, 15 |
Test |
Final Exam: Will be on Blackboard. In case of a technical problem, a three day window of opportunity will be offered. The class will select the dates on the second day of class.
Attendance and class participation are critical to the learning and integration of materials. Therefore, the Social Work Department has implemented the following policy. There are no excused absences. A student will fail the class upon the seventh absence for day classes and the fourth absence for evening class (for three hours courses). Students are therefore encouraged to be mindful of absences and make every effort to be in attendance. Students are expected to have read assigned material prior to the class. Students are also expected to participate in class discussion, exercises, “minute” papers, and any Blackboard discussions that may be announced. Students are considered in attendance only if present for the entire class. Arriving late or leaving early is disruptive will be dealt with by the instructor. Attendance will be used as a criterion in determining the final grade. (Present 1 point; Tardy 1/2 point; Not present 0 points) For more details see “Class Attendance” in The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
Grading
Components Scale: Class Presentations 30% (Portfolio Assignment );
Tests 40%; Article Reviews 40% Class Participation 20%.
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Giving
and Taking Help
The practice of social work includes two important concepts: “process”
and “outcome”. Outcome is the degree of success in achieving a goal. Process
includes the hard work and elf-discipline a social worker employs in achieving
a goal. The social work faculty feel that the “process” is as significant
as the “outcome”. When one student assists another by sharing projects,
term papers, book reports, reaction papers and other assignments, the benefit
of the “process” are usurped. The student who recycles the assignments
is denied the opportunity to enhance his/her self-discipline and work habits.
Simply stated, Don’t share your work with other students. The social work
faculty considers such behavior as cheating a violation of the NASW Code
of Ethics and a violation of the Student Honor Code. Students have the
responsibility to know and observe the UNCP Academic Honor Code..
Students
With Disabilities
Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments
is requested to speak directly to Disability Support Services and the instructor,
as early in the semester (preferably within the first week) as possible.
All discussions will remain confidential. Please contact Mary Helen
Walker,
Disability
Support Services, DF Lowry Building, 910-521-6695.
When Blackboard is down: Occasionally, the technology for online doesn't work as it should. During the last year, I have experienced a great deal of problems sending and receiving email. If you email me and do not get a reply with 2 working days (weekends don't count), there is a good chance either, I never received your email or you never received my reply. If you believe that this has happened to you, stop by my office. Don't rely on voice mail.
Bibliography: The only bibliography for this course can be found in the assignment section.