課程資訊
課程名稱
社會工作研究法
METHODS OF SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH 
開課學期
98-2 
授課對象
社會科學院  社會工作學研究所  
授課教師
沈瓊桃 
課號
SW7004 
課程識別碼
330 M1100 
班次
 
學分
全/半年
半年 
必/選修
必帶 
上課時間
星期一6,7,8(13:20~16:20) 
上課地點
社110 
備註
總人數上限:15人 
Ceiba 課程網頁
http://ceiba.ntu.edu.tw/982research 
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課程概述

中文授課
This course focuses on concepts of scientific inquiry which include quantitative and qualitative research methods as they relate to the evaluation of social work practice. Specifically, the course will focus on understanding and applying research strategies that are used in social work practice. Students will develop an ability to critically examine, interpret, and utilize research findings in relation to everyday social work practice; and acquire skills in writing a research proposal.  

課程目標
Students who successfully complete this course will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to:

1.Deepen their sense of responsibility for contributing to the professional body of social work knowledge especially as it relates to the special problems of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups

2.Demonstrate an ability to critically examine, interpret, and utilize social work research reports and their relationship to everyday social work practice

3.Discuss the ethical principles and values that guide research in social work

4.Understand the principles of scientific inquiry, their relationships to social work, and the value premises upon which they rest

5.Understand the key aspects of qualitative and quantitative research designs and their use in social work research

6.Identify and discuss the process of doing social work research which includes use of particular research designs, measurement, sampling, and data analysis
 
課程要求
1.Reading assignments: Students must complete assigned reading before coming to class. Lectures may not repeat what is found in the textbook. Knowledge of textbook materials is assumed of every student, even if they are not discussed in class.

2.Participation: Students are expected to be active participants in class. Classroom attendance is required for all students; any absences whether excused or not will affect your participation grade.

3.Assignments: You will have three assignments for this course. 
預期每週課後學習時數
 
Office Hours
每週一 13:20~14:20 
指定閱讀
Rubin, A. & Babbie, E. R. (2008). Research Methods for Social Work (6th Ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole.  
參考書目
1. Creswell, J.W. & Clark, V. P. (2007). Designing and Conducting Mixed
Methods Research, Sage Publications, Inc.
2. Patton, M. Q. (2002). Qualitative Evaluation and Research Methods (3rd
Ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
3. Rubin, A. & Babbie, E. R. (2010). Essential Research Methods for Social
Work (2nd ed.). Elmont, CA: Tomson Brooks/Cole.
Proposals that work : a guide for planning dissertations and grant proposals /
4. Locke, L. F., Spirduso, W. W., & Silverman, S. J. (2007). Proposals that
work. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications

5. 邱皓政(2009)。量化研究與統計分析。台北:五南。
6. 潘淑滿 (2003)。『質性研究:理論與實務』。台北:心理 。
7. 畢恆達 (2005)。『教授為什麼沒告訴我』。台北:學富。
8. 嚴詳鸞主編 1998 『危險與秘密:研究倫理』。台北:三民。
 
評量方式
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No.
項目
百分比
說明
1. 
Research proposal 
30% 
 
2. 
Proposal oral presentation 
10% 
 
3. 
Topic presentation 
20% 
選擇某一週的上課主題做專題報告.並繳交報告摘要 
4. 
Research critique 
20% 
 
5. 
Attendance & Participation 
20% 
10 points for attendance 10 points for participation 
 
課程進度
週次
日期
單元主題
第1週
2/22  Introductions 
第2週
3/01  Evidence-Based Practice 
第3週
3/08  Philosophy and Theory in Social Work Research 
第4週
3/15  The Ethics and Politics 
第5週
3/22  Culturally Competent Research 
第6週
3/29  Problem Formulation  
第7週
4/05  Measurement  
第8週
4/12  Sampling & Survey 
第9週
4/19  Designs for Evaluating Programs  
第10週
4/26  Quantitative Data Analyses 
第11週
5/03  Qualitative Research: General Principles 
第12週
5/10  Qualitative Research: Specific Methods 
第13週
5/17  Qualitative Data Analyses 
第14週
5/24  Mixed Methods Research 
第15週
5/31  Writing Research Proposal  
第16週
6/07  Final Proposal Presentation 
第17週
6/14  Final Proposal Presentation