This book is a practical beginners 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 dataWith practical exercises and reflective questions, this is an essential text for undergraduate and postgraduate qualifying social work students.
What's Distinctive about Social Work Research? Practitioner Research - Engaging with Individuals, Organizations and Communities The Ethics of Social Work Research Service Users, Carers and Social Work Research Interviews and Questionnaires Focus Groups Observation, Narrative and Other Approaches Analyzing Data Developing a Research Proposal and Writing a Research Report
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