Social work research aims to provide students with essential and advanced information required for systematic social science research, emphasizing social work practice. It amalgamates the ethical principles and distinct standards of the social work profession with the theories, procedures, and tools of social scientific research.
This
11-week course begins with an analysis of the origins of research and the
differences between social science and social work research.
Students will learn quantitative and qualitative methodology, as well as
blended and integrated methods. The course encompasses essential research
designs, such as single-subject, action, evaluation, and diverse sampling
methodologies. Data gathering instruments, including surveys, interviews, and
observations, are emphasized alongside SPSS and other analytical approaches.
Students will gradually apply topics like conceptualization, measurement,
hypothesis formulation, and statistical techniques. Practical exercises
will link theory to real-world application, while short-answer tests and
projects will evaluate comprehension of essential topics.
The course culminates with comprehensive guidance on the creation of official
research reports, ensuring that students are equipped to make a substantial
impact in the domain of evidence-based social work.
| Course Status : | Upcoming |
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| Language for course content : | English |
| Duration : | 12 weeks |
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| Credit Points : | 4 |
| Level : | Undergraduate |
| Start Date : | 14 Jul 2025 |
| End Date : | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Enrollment Ends : | 31 Aug 2025 |
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| NCrF Level : | 5.5 |
| Industry Details : | Government, public service |
| Weekly Schedule | |||
| MODULE TITLE | NO. | DATE | LESSON TITLE |
| Social Science Research | 1 | 14-Jul-25 | The Scientific Approach |
| 2 | 15-Jul-25 | Concept of Social Science Research and Social Work Research | |
| Methods of Social Science Research | 3 | 16-Jul-25 | Research Methods |
| 4 | 17-Jul-25 | Approaches of Social Science Research | |
| 18-Jul-25 | QUIZ-1 | ||
| Methods of Social Science Research | 5 | 21-Jul-25 | Quantitative Method of Research |
| 6 | 22-Jul-25 | Qualitative Method of Research | |
| 7 | 23-Jul-25 | Quantitative Method of Research vs Qualitative Method of Research | |
| 8 | 24-Jul-25 | Integrated Method of Research | |
| 25-Jul-25 | EXAM : Short Questions -Ans | ||
| Social Work Research | 9 | 28-Jul-25 | Social Work Research and Field Work |
| 10 | 29-Jul-25 | Quantitative Research Designs | |
| 11 | 30-Jul-25 | Single Subject Research Designs | |
| Research Designs | 12 | 31-Jul-25 | Types of Single Subject Research Designs |
| 1-Aug-25 | QUIZ-2 | ||
| Research Designs | 13 | 4-Aug-25 | Qualitative Research Designs |
| 14 | 5-Aug-25 | Integrated Method of Research Design | |
| 15 | 6-Aug-25 | Action Research Designs | |
| 16 | 7-Aug-25 | Evaluation Research Designs | |
| 8-Aug-25 | MID-TERM EXAM : Essay Type Questions-Ans | ||
| Basic Elements of Social Science Research and | 17 | 11-Aug-25 | Basic Elements of Social Research |
| Formulation of Research Problem | 18 | 12-Aug-25 | Process of Conceptualisation |
| 19 | 13-Aug-25 | Theoretical Framework | |
| 20 | 14-Aug-25 | Formulation of Hypothesis | |
| 15-Aug-25 | QUIZ-3 | ||
| Formulation of Research Problem | 21 | 18-Aug-25 | Testing of Hypothesis |
| 22 | 19-Aug-25 | Formulation of Research Problem | |
| Sampling Designs | 23 | 20-Aug-25 | Quantitative Sampling Designs |
| 24 | 21-Aug-25 | Sampling in Qualitative Research | |
| 22-Aug-25 | EXAM : Short Questions -Ans | ||
| Sampling Designs | 25 | 25-Aug-25 | Determination of Sample Size |
| Measurement in Social Research | 26 | 26-Aug-25 | Measurement in Quantitative Research |
| 27 | 27-Aug-25 | Specialised Measures : Scales and Indexes | |
| Methods and Tools of Data Collection | 28 | 28-Aug-25 | Questionnaire |
| 29-Aug-25 | QUIZ-4 | ||
| Methods and Tools of Data Collection | 29 | 1-Sep-25 | Interview, Observation, Documents, Records and Journals |
| 30 | 2-Sep-25 | Data Processing and Analysis | |
| Processing and Analysis of Data | 31 | 3-Sep-25 | Data Processing and Analysis using SPSS |
| 32 | 4-Sep-25 | Analysis of Available Data | |
| 5-Sep-25 | EXAM : Short Questions -Ans | ||
| Processing and Analysis of Data | 33 | 8-Sep-25 | Data Analysis |
| 34 | 9-Sep-25 | Social Statistics Part A | |
| Social Statistics | 35 | 10-Sep-25 | Social Statistics Part B |
| 36 | 11-Sep-25 | Measures of Dispersion and Graphic Representation of Data | |
| 12-Sep-25 | Quiz - 5 | ||
| Social Statistics | 36 | 15-Sep-25 | Measures of Association |
| 37 | 16-Sep-25 | Measures of Correlation | |
| 38 | 17-Sep-25 | Tests of Difference | |
| 39 | 18-Sep-25 | Non-Parametric Tests of Association | |
| 19-Sep-25 | EXAM : Short Questions -Ans | ||
| Writing of Research Report | 22-Sep-25 | Writing Research Report-Format | |
| 41 | 23-Sep-25 | Writing Research Report-Writing Style | |
| TERM END EXAM | 42 | 24-Sep-25 | TERM END EXAM |
Dr. D.K. Lal Das - Visting Faculty MSW LLB, Ph.D. Was heading the Institute as Principal since 1983. Pioneer in Social Work Research. He has directed several Research Projects, published number of Research Articles and authored books on Social Work. Would like to collaborate on Research, Training, Teaching & Consultancy on Personnel Management and Social Work Research.
The course is free to enroll and
learn from. But if you want a certificate, you have to register and write the
proctored exam conducted by us in person at any of the designated exam centers.
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open for registrations.
The online registration form has to be filled, and the certification exam fee
needs to be paid.
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published. If there are any changes, it will be mentioned then.
Please check the form for more details on the cities where the exams will be
held, the conditions you agree to when you fill the form etc.
CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE
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30 marks will be allocated for the internal assessment.
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70 marks will be allocated for end end-term proctored
examination.
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Attempting a minimum of 5 assessments
is mandatory.
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Securing 40% in both separately is mandatory to
pass the course and get a credit certificate.
Ensure a consistent schedule for all
live sessions. According to CEC,
it's mandatory.
Thanks for your interest in our online courses and certification. Happy
learning.
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