RSCH09041 2022 Final Research Project

The objective of the dissertation/research project is to provide an independent and critical appraisal of an issue related to Social Care and Social Justice. This work can be presented in a number of different formats.

1. Documentary Analysis: A thorough theoretical exploration of a specific issue is carried out either as an extended literature review or a systematic review. 
2. Primary Research: Carry out an independent piece of research.
3. Case study: A single in-depth case study is undertaken using innovative methodologies and methods to examine the single case in sufficient detail.
4. Select a project from a set of supervisor led topics, carried out using one of the previous mentioned formats.

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Costley, C., G. Elliot & C. Gibb (2010) Approaches to enquiry for insider-researchers. London: Sage.

Hart., E and Bond,M, (1995) Action research for health and social care: A guide to practice. Buckingham: Open University Press

Mason, J. (2002) Qualitative researching. Thousand Oaks [CA]: Sage.

May, T. (2004) Social research: Issues, methods and process. Milton Keynes: Open University Press.

Possamai-Inesedy, A. & Gwyther, G. (2010) New methods in social justice research for the Twenty-First Century. Routledge.

Relevant Journals in the Social Sciences; Sociology; Women's Studies; Disabilities Studies; Class Studies; Social Justice; Critical Emancipatory Methods

This is project dependant, students will be guided by supervisor.

CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE QUALITY ASSURANCE OF POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH IT Sligo 2013

Students are expected to maintain minutes of supervision meetings and present them to the supervisor for review at each session.

Research must be undertaken in an ethical manner at all times.