Assignment Task

Criteria

The literature review and research question must clearly articulate how this research topic:

• Reflects a critical social work lens.
• Contributes to the social work profession.
• Reflects social work values.
• Demonstrates theoretical congruence.

Assessment Levels:

1. The literature and research question demonstrate a very high level of critical consideration of the nature and scope of the proposed topic. They show the capacity to contribute original, significant, and publishable knowledge to the chosen field, reflecting theoretical congruence and social work values.

2. The literature and research question demonstrate a high level of critical consideration of the nature and scope of the proposed topic. They indicate the capacity to contribute original, significant, and publishable knowledge to the chosen field, reflecting theoretical congruence and social work values.

3. The literature and research question demonstrate some consideration of the nature and scope of the proposed topic. They show the capacity to contribute original knowledge to the chosen field, reflecting theoretical congruence and social work values.

4. The research question demonstrates only partial consideration of the nature and scope of the proposed topic. It offers limited contribution to knowledge relevant to social work, lacks theoretical congruence, and does not reflect social work values.

5. The research question demonstrates rudimentary consideration of the nature and scope of the proposed topic. It offers insignificant or no contribution to original knowledge, lacks theoretical congruence, and does not reflect social work values.

Conceptual and Methodological Framework:

Exceptionally well researched and appropriately presented methodology. Clarity and coherence of research design which is appropriate for the chosen research question.