| Author: | Louise Hardwick, Professor Aidan Worsley | ISBN: | 9781473903692 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications | Publication: | October 15, 2010 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications Ltd | Language: | English |
| Author: | Louise Hardwick, Professor Aidan Worsley |
| ISBN: | 9781473903692 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Publication: | October 15, 2010 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications Ltd |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
