Details for SSC580 Independent Research Capstone

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: SSC580
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

SSC400 Social Research Methods, at least 80cp of core units 

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Critically evaluate and synthesise theoretical and empirical literature relevant to a self-selected issue in counselling theory or practice
2. Formulate a clear, well-justified research question and research plan, documenting and defending key planning decisions with academic rigor
3. Demonstrate advanced skills in independent academic research, scholarly writing, and referencing consistent with postgraduate standards of scholarship
4. Communicate complex research findings clearly, coherently, and professionally, in both written and verbal forms, to academic and professional audiences
5. Critically reflect on the ethical, professional, and where relevant, faith-informed considerations arising from the chosen counselling issue
6. Apply the findings of independent research to inform and enhance professional counselling practice within a context of the student’s choosing

Subject Content

1. Finding Your Topic: From Practice Interest to Research Question
2. Searching and Managing the Literature
3. Critically Appraising Sources
4. Synthesising Literature Thematically
5. Structuring and Writing the Literature Review Thesis
6. Presenting Research Verbally

This course may be offered in the following formats

This subject has a mix of Online Live classes and Online Live Individual research supervision

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Annotated Bibliography
• Oral Presentation and Preliminary Literature Synthesis and Written Research Proposal
• Research Paper

 

Prescribed Text

McLeod, J. (2022). Doing research in counselling and psychotherapy. 

Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any texts.