1.1.1 Generate a research idea that seeks to bring clarity to a social welfare issue.
1.1.2 Assess the appropriateness of a research idea for the usage of dissertation.

1.2.1 Generate a formal set of research hypotheses/assumptions relevant to a specific research proposition.
1.2.2 State research hypotheses/assumptions in an acceptable scientific manner.

2.1.1 Create a research problem based on thorough review of social welfare and related literature.
2.1.2 Implement a formal design that assesses the constructed research hypotheses.
2.1.3 Assess the research design for pragmatic and scientific reliability and validity.
2.1.4 Consult with relevant stakeholders on the ecological significance of the designed research method.

3.1.1 Understanding of the importance of historical review of research paradigms.
3.1.2 Application of such paradigms to a broad integration of research.
3.1.3 Integration of the literature review into a formal method of addressing a specific research problem.

3.2.1 Brainstorming potential research designs. 0 Assessing identified research options for viability.
3.2.2 Application of creative research design into identified Clot study of a social problem.

4.1.1 Conduct pilot study based upon completion of research design process.
4.1.2 Evaluate completed pilot study for appropriateness as a formal dissertation.
4.1.3 Design of formal dissertation undertaken with guidance from research supervisor.
4.1.4 Completion of dissertation as specified in dissertation proposal.
4.1.5 Construction of formal dissertation report.
4.1.6 Approval of completed dissertation and report.

Integrated Assessment:

Integrated assessment will be determined as follows:
Continuous supervision/guidance by the promoter.