Length: 1000 words Identify a research question and discuss optional research methods for researching the question.

The subject matter must be relevant to the field of social work. These could include, but are not limited to, marginalised groups that students may target in order to develop their skills for Assessment 1, such as:

– Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

– Refugees and asylum seekers

– Migrant and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities

– Women experiencing gender-based violence

– LGBTIQA+ communities

– People with disabilities

– Children and young people in out-of-home care

– People experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity

– People affected by the justice system (youth or adults)

– Older adults at risk of abuse or isolation

– People living with chronic illness or severe mental health issues.

Submission: Submission via Turnitin in week 4

Please see the format below as a guide for your assessment 1 task:

1. Statement of the problem

The statement of the problem explains the issue your research aims to address. In social work, this problem often relates to social justice, marginalized populations, policy gaps, or service inefficiencies (always cite relevant peer reviewed resources while writing statement of problem)

Key Features of a good problem statement:

– Clear & Specific

– Avoid vague descriptions; clearly define the issue and provide background of the issue

– Evidence-Based

– Support your claim with data, reports, or previous peer reviewed research

– Gap Identification

– Show what is missing in current research or practice.