Syllabus for
Master of Philosophy (Social Work)
Academic Year  (2017)

Evaluation Criteria

Continuous Internal Assessment will be based on the paper

CIA – 1:                                                                                  – 10 Marks      

CIA – 2:                                                                                 – 25 Marks      

CIA -- 3:                                                                                 – 10 marks      

Attendance                                                                            -- 5 Marks        

End semester Examination                                                      50 Marks      

Research Methodology is an intensive course work, the researchers are trained in general and specific methods of scientific research. They are provided in advance a detailed bibliography of primary and secondary sources which will give an overall view of the research methods and the various tools of scientific research which are developed and successfully applied worldwide. The course work includes different theories of empirical and analytical methods and strategies of research, fundamentals aspects and specifications of quantitative and qualitative research and their philosophical foundations, developing an appropriate and discipline specific terminology, the design and structure of a scientific research, presentation skills in various forms of scientific treatise etc. 

Methodology, Philosophy of research – ontological, epistemological and ethical considerations, Identification of problem area, Formulation of research questions.

Definition, factors affecting research in social work. Elements of research, concepts, constructs, variables- relation and association. Hypotheses- testing. Research process in social work                                    

Exploratory, descriptive designs.  Pre experimental, quasi experimental and Experimental designs. Participatory and action research. Evaluation research

Types of data collection: Primary and secondary.  Interviews, questionnaires.  Steps in preparing research tools.  Issues of validation and reliability,

Sampling: Probability and Non probability samples.  Sample size.

Use of statistics in social work research, Parametric and Non parametric tests

Interpretation and analysis of statistical applications. Data scrutiny, tabulation and presentation of data

Introduction to Academic Writing, Structure of Academic Writing, Reading for Research, Academic Styles, Plagiarism, Publication, Online Resources

B.N. Ghosh, 1992, Scientific method and social research, Sterling publishers,

Babbie and Rubin, 2000, Research methods for social work, Brooks and Cole publishing company.

D.K. Laldas 2000, Practise of social research. Rawat Publishers

D.K.Laldas, 2005, Designs for social research, Rawat publishers.

D’cruz and Jones, 2006, Social work research – Ethical and political contexts. Sage publishers,

Grosof  and Sardy, 1985,A Research primer for the Social and behavioral sciences, Academic Press Inc.

Laldas. Bhaskaran Ed, 2008, Research methods for social work,  Rawat Publishers,

Monette, Sullivan, Dejong , 1990, Applied social research- Tool for human services, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc

Norman A. Polansky (ed) 1975 Social work research – Methods for the helping professions, The University of Chicago Press.

Shaw and gould, 2001, Qualitative research in social work, Sage publishers.

Teresa Morris, 2006, Social work research methods, Four alternative paradigms, Sage publications 

B.N. Ghosh( 1992). Scientific method and social research, Sterling publishers,

Babbie and Rubin( 2000). Research methods for social work, Brooks and Cole publishing company.

D.K. Laldas (2000), Practise of social research. Rawat Publishers

D.K.Laldas( 2005), Designs for social research, Rawat publishers.

D’cruz and Jones, (2006) Social work research – Ethical and political contexts. Sage publishers.

Grosof  and Sardy, (1985)A Research primer for the Social and behavioral sciences, Academic      Press Inc.

Laldas. Bhaskaran Ed, (2008) Research methods for social work,  Rawat Publishers,

Monette, Sullivan, Dejong , (1990) Applied social research- Tool for human services, Holt,             Rinehart and Winston, Inc

Norman A. Polansky (ed) 1975 Social work research – Methods for the helping professions, The University of Chicago Press.

Shaw and Gould, (2001) Qualitative research in social work, Sage publishers,

Teresa Morris, (2006) Social work research methods, Four alternative paradigms, Sage        publications

The sage dictionary of social science methods, Edited by Victor Jupp, Publishers 2006

Wilkinson and Bhandarkar, (1983) Methods and techniques of social research, ,Himalaya   Publishing house.

Willam, Unran, Grinell, (1998) Social work research,. F.E. Peacock publishers. 

End semester Examination

Qualitative research methodology helps social workers to understand a problem or change in a context. In-depth qualitative methodology helps to understand multiple factors and interaction of those factors and how such factors influence social problems. Current epistemological movement supports mixed methodology in research, in which the triangulation of findings from qualitative and quantitative studies is encouraged. This paper explores methods, process and techniques of qualitative research in social work. 

Objectives, theories, principles, application in social work, types and process. Approaches: Ethnography,Phenomenology, Field Research, Grounded Theory 

Participant Observation, Direct Observation, Unstructured Interviewing and Case Studies  

Problem formulation, selecting methodology, data collection, triangulation, Concurrent analysis, conceptualization of findings and reporting.

Criteria for Judging Qualitative Research: Credibility, Transferability, Dependability and Confirmability. Criticism against qualitative research: Subjectivity Vs objectivity, Inductive vs deductive, Exploratory/ descriptive Vs experimental. Stories for social change

Davies, M. (2007). Doing a successful research project: Using qualitative or quantitative methods. Basingstoke [England: Palgrave Macmillan.

Denzin, N. (2005). The SAGE handbook of qualitative research (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.

Glaser, B., & Strauss, A. (1967). The discovery of grounded theory: Strategies for qualitative research. Chicago: Aldine Pub.

Marshall, C., & Rossman, G. (1989). Designing qualitative research. Newbury Park, Calif.: Sage Publications.

Seale, C. (2004). Qualitative research practice. London: SAGE.

Tutty, L. (1996). Qualitative research for social workers: Phases, steps, & tasks. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Continuous Internal Assessment will be based on the paper

CIA – 1:                                                                                  – 10 Marks      

CIA – 2:                                                                                 – 10 Marks      

CIA -- 3:                                                                                  – 25 marks      

Attendance                                                                            -- 5 Marks        

End semester Examination                                                       50 Marks      

This paper orients the students to theoretical foundation of social work research methods and research tool.  This course will help the scholar to prepare  discipline specific research design and structure. 

Objectives

·         To orient the student to theoretical frameworks and models related to the research problem

·         To provide in-depth knowledge of research methodology

·         To enhance the skills for  preparing  research proposal and  tool

Theoretical frameworks and models related to the research problem.

Research questions

Scope of research

Implication to social work

Dependent and independent variables- association and correlation.

Hypothesis formulation and testing.

Review of literature. 

Preparation of research proposal

Preparation of research tool

Ghosh, B.N. (1992) Scientific Methods and Social Research, New Delhi: Sterling Publishers.

Rubin, A. and Babbie, E. (2000) Research Methods for Social Work, 2nd edition. Pacific Grove CA: Brooks and Cole Publishing Company.

Laldas, D.K. (2005). Designs for social research. Jaipur: Rawat publishers. 

Heather D'Cruz & Martyn Jones (2004). Social Work Research—Ethical and Political Contexts. London: Sage publishers.

Grosof, M. S. and Sardy, H. (1985). A Research Primer for the Social and Behavioral Sciences. New York: Academic Press, Inc.

Lal Das, D.K and Bhaskaran, V (eds.). (2008) Research methods for Social Work, New Delhi:Rawat publishers. 

Norman A. Polansky (ed) 1975 Social work research – Methods for the helping professions. Chicago:  The University of Chicago Press.

Shaw, Ian; Gould, Nick. (2001). Qualitative Research in Social Work. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications

Morris, T. (2006). Social Work Research Methods: Four Alternative Paradigms. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.

Ghosh, B N (1992), Scientific Method and Social Research. NewDelhi: Sterling publishers. 

Rubin, A. and Babbie, E. (2000) Research Methods for Social Work, 2nd edition. Pacific Grove CA: Brooks and Cole Publishing Company.

Laldas, D.K. (2005). Designs for social research. Jaipur: Rawat publishers

The researcher is trained in   scientific research process and procedures. This course  will give an overview of the research methods and the various tools of scientific research.  This course will help the scholar to prepare  discipline specific research design and structure. Researcher will learn to prepare proposal, tools and  presentation skills.

Theoretical framework amd Models related to the research problem. Research questions, scope of research and Implication to Social Work.

Dependent and independent variables-Association and coorrelation, Hypotheis formulation, testing and review of literature.

Preparation of research proposal

Preparation of Reseatch tool.

Alston, M. & Bowles, W. (2003). Research for Social Workers. An introduction to methods. New Delhi: Rawat Publications.

Ghosh, B.N. (1992) Scientific Methods and Social Research, New Delhi: Sterling Publishers.

Rubin, A. and Babbie, E. (2000) Research Methods for Social Work, 2nd edition. Pacific Grove CA: Brooks and Cole Publishing Company.

Laldas, D.K. (2005). Designs for social research. Jaipur: Rawat publishers. 

Heather D'Cruz & Martyn Jones (2004). Social Work Research—Ethical and Political Contexts. London: Sage publishers.

Grosof, M. S. and Sardy, H. (1985). A Research Primer for the Social and Behavioral Sciences. New York: Academic Press, Inc.

Lal Das, D.K and Bhaskaran, V (eds.). (2008) Research methods for Social Work, New Delhi:Rawat publishers. 

Norman A. Polansky (ed) 1975 Social work research – Methods for the helping professions. Chicago:  The University of Chicago Press.

Shaw, Ian; Gould, Nick. (2001). Qualitative Research in Social Work. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications

Morris, T. (2006). Social Work Research Methods: Four Alternative Paradigms. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.

Alston, M. & Bowles, W. (2003). Research for Social Workers. An introduction to methods. New Delhi: Rawat Publications.

Ghosh, B N (1992), Scientific Method and Social Research. NewDelhi: Sterling publishers. 

Rubin, A. and Babbie, E. (2000) Research Methods for Social Work, 2nd edition. Pacific Grove CA: Brooks and Cole Publishing Company.

Laldas, D.K. (2005). Designs for social research. Jaipur: Rawat publishers

3 CIAs of 10 marks and one CIA for 15 marks.

To understand the theories and concepts related to gender studies, domestic violence.

To understand Khasi culture. 

To learn about the role of  culture and religion on domestic violance.

·         To orient the student to theoretical frameworks and models related to the research problem.

·         To provide in-depth knowledge of research methodology.

  To enhance the skills for  preparing  research proposal and  tool.

Theoretical framework and Models related to the research problem. Research questions scope of research Implication to Social Work.Conceptual Understanding of Domestic violance among women. Literature on culture, Religion and domestic violance.

Literature review writing.

Develop methodology-Research design, sampling techniques,Inclusion and exclusion criteria, Tools development, Data collection techniques, Analysis Tools and Techniques

Identification of Dependent and independent variables 

Hypothesis formulation and testing

Proposal Writing  and Tool Finalisation

Das, D. L. (2008). Doing Social Research: A Source Book for Preparing Dissertation. Gyan Publishing House.

Göpfert, M. (2006, May). Heather D'Cruz& Martyn Jones (2004). Social Work Research—Ethical and Political Contexts. In Forum Qualitative Sozialforschung/Forum: Qualitative Social Research (Vol. 7, No. 3).

Grosof, M. S., &Sardy, H. (2014). A research primer for the social and behavioral sciences. Academic Press.

Polansky, N. A. (Ed.). (1975). Social work research: methods for the helping professions. University of Chicago Press.

Shaw, I., & Gould, N. (Eds.). (2001). Qualitative research in social work (Vol. 113). Sage. 

Morris, T. (2006). Social work research methods: four alternative paradigms. Sage.

Martin, S. L., Tsui, A. O., Maitra, K., & Marinshaw, R. (1999). Domestic violence in northern India. American journal of epidemiology, 150(4), 417-426.

Fernández, M. (2006). Cultural beliefs and domestic violence. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1087(1), 250-260.

Kasturirangan, A., Krishnan, S., & Riger, S. (2004). The impact of culture and minority status on women’s experience of domestic violence. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 5(4), 318-332.
Jewkes, R. (2002). Intimate partner violence: causes and prevention. The lancet, 359(9315), 1423-1429.
Burton, B., Duvvury, N., Rajan, A., & Varia, N. (1999). Violence against women in India: evidence from rural Gujarat [by] Leela Visaria. Summary report.
Ackerson, L. K., & Subramanian, S. V. (2008). State gender inequality, socioeconomic status and intimate partner violence (IPV) in India: a multilevel analysis. Australian Journal of Social Issues, 43(1), 81-102

Nason‐Clark, N. (2004). When terror strikes at home: The interface between religion and domestic violence. Journal for the scientific study of religion, 43(3), 303-310.

Ellison, C. G., Bartkowski, J. P., & Anderson, K. L. (1999). Are there religious variations in domestic violence?. Journal of Family Issues, 20(1), 87-113.

 Levinson, D. (1988). Family violence in cross-cultural perspective. In Handbook of family violence (pp. 435-455). Springer US.

The researcher is trained in   scientific research process and procedures. This course  will give an overview of the research methods and the various tools of scientific research.  This course will help the scholar to prepare  discipline specific research design and structure. Researcher will learn to prepare proposal, tools and  presentation skills.

Theoretical framework amd Models related to the research problem. Research questions, scope of research and Implication to Social Work.

Dependent and independent variables-Association and coorrelation, Hypotheis formulation, testing and review of literature.

Preparation of research proposal 

Preparation of Research tool.

Ghosh, B.N. (1992) Scientific Methods and Social Research, New Delhi: Sterling Publishers.

Rubin, A. and Babbie, E. (2000) Research Methods for Social Work, 2nd edition. Pacific Grove CA: Brooks and Cole Publishing Company.

Laldas, D.K. (2005). Designs for social research. Jaipur: Rawat publishers. 

Heather D'Cruz & Martyn Jones (2004). Social Work Research—Ethical and Political Contexts. London: Sage publishers.

Grosof, M. S. and Sardy, H. (1985). A Research Primer for the Social and Behavioral Sciences. New York: Academic Press, Inc.

Lal Das, D.K and Bhaskaran, V (eds.). (2008) Research methods for Social Work, New Delhi:Rawat publishers. 

Norman A. Polansky (ed) 1975 Social work research – Methods for the helping professions. Chicago:  The University of Chicago Press.

Shaw, Ian; Gould, Nick. (2001). Qualitative Research in Social Work. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications

Morris, T. (2006). Social Work Research Methods: Four Alternative Paradigms. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.

Ghosh, B N (1992), Scientific Method and Social Research. NewDelhi: Sterling publishers. 

Rubin, A. and Babbie, E. (2000) Research Methods for Social Work, 2nd edition. Pacific Grove CA: Brooks and Cole Publishing Company.

Laldas, D.K. (2005). Designs for social research. Jaipur: Rawat publishers

The researcher is trained in   scientific research process and procedures. This course  will give an overview of the research methods and the various tools of scientific research.  This course will help the scholar to prepare  discipline specific research design and structure. Researcher will learn to prepare proosal, tools and  presentation skills.

Objectives

·         To orient the student to theoretical frameworks and models related to the research problem

·         To provide in-depth knowledge of research methodology

·         To enhance the skills for  preparing  research proposal and  tool

Theoretical framework amd Models related to the research problem. Research questions scope of research Imlication to Social Work.

Dependent and independent variables-Association and coorrelation, Hypotheis formulation, testing and review of literature.

Preparation of research proposal 

Preparation of Reseatch tool.

B.N. Ghosh( 1992). Scientific method and social research, Sterling publishers, 

Babbie and Rubin( 2000). Research methods for social work, Brooks and Cole publishing company.

D.K.Laldas( 2005), Designs for social research, Rawat publishers.

Master of Philosophy (Social Work) offered by Christ University is a research based program (research degree) which is meant to produce professionals in the most advanced and innovative social work research methods. Students will be equipped to take up careers in academics or research, and pursue doctoral programmes in Social Work. The program aims at providing scholars with opportunities to examine emerging specialties in the field of social work by employing scientific research methods.

1.      A clear understanding about the various processes involved in Social research, including conceptualizing, theorizing, writing etc.

2.      A clear idea about the significance of methodology, the different methods available and their practical application in Social research.

3.      Attained a level of articulation in terms of presenting ideas and arguments in a comprehensive manner.

4.      Attained a level of maturity to plan and design a research project and carry it successfully to the final stages in a time bound manner.

 5.      A clear idea about the significance of knowledge production and the excitement and difficulties involved in it.

Introduction

Review of Literature

Research Methodology

Analysis and Interpretation

Discussion

Conclusion

Pre-submission        25

Adjudication           100

Viva                           50