•Develop a beginning understanding of the conceptual foundations and methodological tools of quantitative and qualitative social research
•Select appropriate quantitative and/or qualitative research methods to study a given vulnerable population or policy problem.
•Locate, understand, critically analyze, and utilize professional social work research reports and articles.
•Indentify and discuss ethical issues related to research design and the reporting and use of research results.
•Discuss issues related to sampling, measurement, data collection, and internal and external threats to validity.
•To increase students’ awareness of how methodological issues being debated,
•To develop a written research proposal and oral presentation.•Develop a beginning understanding of the conceptual foundations and methodological tools of quantitative and qualitative social research
•Select appropriate quantitative and/or qualitative research methods to study a given vulnerable population or policy problem.
•Locate, understand, critically analyze, and utilize professional social work research reports and articles.
•Indentify and discuss ethical issues related to research design and the reporting and use of research results.
•Discuss issues related to sampling, measurement, data collection, and internal and external threats to validity.
•To increase students’ awareness of how methodological issues being debated,
•To develop a written research proposal and oral presentation.
引導學員了解論文進行所需的學術研究程序或是案例研究的寫作方法，課堂藉由架構式的講述及寫作練習，進一步剖析各研究主題所需使用的研究方法，並對主要的研究方法有深入介紹。
Guide students to understand the academic research procedures required for thesis or the writing methods of case studies. Through structured narratives and writing exercises, the class further analyzes the research methods required for each research topic, and has an in-depth understanding of the main research methods. introduce.
•Mark Saunders, Philip Lewis and Adrian Thornhill ( 2009) Fifth Edition, Research Method for Business Student, Person / 施正屏 主譯 企業研究法 施正屏 學富文化事業有限公司
•張紹勳 (2005) 研究方法, 滄海書局, 04-27088787
•Mark Saunders, Philip Lewis and Adrian Thornhill (2009) Fifth Edition, Research Method for Business Student, Person / Shi Zhengping Main translator Enterprise Research Method Shi Zhengping Xuefu Cultural Enterprise Co., Ltd.
•Zhang Shaoxun (2005) Research Methods, Canghai Bookstore, 04-27088787
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Class participation and AttendanceClass participation and Attendance class participation and attendance |
20 | If you are absent THREE times throughout the semester without a legitimate reason, you will be penalized with FIVE point deduction off your final grade. |
| Mid TermMid Term midterm |
30 | The examination questions may be set in forms of True/False statements, multiple choice questions, short-answered questions or long answered questions. |
| ProposalProposal proposal |
20 | Final Proposal : The final proposal is a comprehensive research proposal that integrates all of the fundamental components of this course. APA Format is highly encouraged in this final project. |
