Doing Social Work Research
Author | : Louise Hardwick |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 178 |
Release | : 2010-10-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781473903692 |
ISBN-13 | : 1473903696 |
Rating | : 4/5 (696 Downloads) |
Download or read book Doing Social Work Research written by Louise Hardwick and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010-10-15 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a practical beginner′s guide to both conducting and using research within the context of social work practice. A clear and accessible introduction to applied research methods for social work students and practitioners, this text covers the key themes, debates and approaches, including: - The ethics of social work research - Conducting interviews and questionnaires - Focus groups - Observation and narrative - The involvement of service users - Analyzing data With practical exercises and reflective questions, this is an essential text for undergraduate and postgraduate qualifying social work students.