Delivering Community Engagement in Burngreave

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ABSTRACT

In this study we try to explore the concept of community engagement program in the region of Burngreave, Sheffield. The main focus of the research is on the benefits and impacts of community engagement program in the region of Burngreave, Sheffield. The study follows the primary as well as the secondary research methods for the data collection and data analysis. Finally the research provides the recommendations and suggestions for the future research and also states the implications of the study.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

LIST OF FUGURES1

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION2

Outline of the Study2

Background of the Study2

Thesis Statement3

Aims and Objectives4

Key Research Questions4

Hypothesis4

Definitions5

Community5

Community Engagement5

Social Cost5

Community Participation6

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW7

Community of Burngreave7

Community Engagement8

Benefits of Community Engagement10

Diagnosis of Community Engagement Needs11

Participation among Immigrants12

Barriers to Community Engagement13

Role of Culture in Community Engagement14

Role of Language in Community Engagement15

Challenges to Community Engagement16

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY18

Research Design18

Literature Search18

Data Analysis Method18

Research Philosophy19

Reliability20

Validity20

Ethical Issues21

Time Scale23

Gantt chart24

CHAPTER 4: ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION25

Strategy for Delivering the Community Engagement25

Implementation of the Strategy25

Levels of Community Engagement26

Levels of Participation27

Method of Community Engagement29

Method for the Achievement of Community Engagement vision29

Probability of Getting a Successful Community Engagement Strategy30

Learning How to Interact Successfully with Community Partners30

Role of Knowledge in Community Engagement32

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION34

Summary of the Findings34

Limitation of the Research38

REFERENCES40

LIST OF FUGURES

Figure 1: Map of Bangreave, Sheffield7

Figure 2: The Spectrum of Community Engagement9

Figure 3 Levels of Community Engagement26

Figure 4 Levels of Participation and Engagement28

Figure 5 Tips for Successful Interaction with Community Partners32

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Outline of the Study

This study explains the benefits and social costs of creating programmes that encourage people from minority groups to have an active role in their communities. The main aim of the dissertation is to discuss the impact and challenges one could face when trying to implement a community engagement programme in a multicultural and multiethnic neighbourhood such as Burngreave (Sheffield). The study comprises the following sections:

Chapter 1 is an introductory chapter presenting the background of this study, main goals, research questions, hypothesis and the main definitions.

Chapter 2 is a relevant literature review in the study area, highlighting the previous research carried out in this field.

Chapter 3 presents an overview of research methodology chosen for this study. Research design, the data collection method, samples, sampling method, research instrument, validity, reliability, and the ethical concerns are presented in this chapter.

Chapter 4 presents the analysis of findings and discussion of the detailed study.

Chapter 5 concludes the dissertation, providing implications and useful recommendations for further research.

Background of the Study

For the last two years, ...