Social Work Research

Download or read book The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods written by Bruce Thyer and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010 with total page 1345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the field of social work, qualitative research is starting to gain more prominence as are mixed methods and various issues regarding race, ethnicity and gender. These changes in the field are reflected and updated in "The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods, Second Edition". This text contains meta analysis, designs to evaluate treatment and provides the support to help students harness the power of the Internet. This handbook brings together leading scholars in research methods in social work." --Book Jacket.

Download or read book Understanding Social Work Research written by Hugh McLaughlin and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2011-12-16 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social work students need to understand the relationship between research, knowledge and practice to be effective practitioners. In the second edition of this highly regarded book, Hugh McLaughlin shows how a research-minded perspective and an appreciation of evidence-based practice can lead students to achieve the highest level of individual and collective social work practice. Topics covered include: - How to assess, appraise and apply research - The philosophy of research - Improving the use of research in practice - Interdisciplinary contributions to social work and social work research Providing reflexive questions, practice examples and suggested reading throughout, this book is essential reading for all undergraduate students of social work. It will also be valuable reading for postgraduates and qualified social workers wishing to consolidate their understanding of social work research.

Download or read book Social Work Research and Evaluation written by Richard M. Grinnell, Jr. and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-08-26 with total page 1196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over thirty years of input from instructors and students have gone into this popular research methods text, resulting in a refined ninth edition that is easier to read, understand, and apply than ever before. Using unintimidating language and real-world examples, it introduces students to the key concepts of evidence-based practice that they will use throughout their professional careers. It emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research, data collection methods, and data analysis, providing students with the tools they need to become evidence-based practitioners.

Download or read book Understanding Social Work Research written by Hugh McLaughlin and published by Sage Publications (CA). This book was released on 2007 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clear and accessible text, containing reflective questions and practice examples illustrating the links between research and social work pratice. Essential reading for all social work trainees, and will provide invaluable support for postgraduate students wishing to consolidate their understanding of social work research.

Download or read book Fundamentals of Social Work Research written by Rafael J. Engel and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2014-01-14 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to help students develop skills in evaluating research and conducting studies, this brief version of Rafael J. Engel and Russell K. Schutt’s popular, The Practice of Research in Social Work, makes principles of evidence-based practice come alive through illustrations of actual social work research. With integration of the CSWE Competencies, the text addresses issues and concerns common to the discipline and encourages students to address diversity and ethics when planning and evaluating research studies. The Second Edition includes a focus on qualitative research, a new chapter on research ethics, new sections on mixed methods research and community-based participatory research, and more.

Download or read book The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods written by Bruce Thyer and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2009-10-15 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Click on the Supplements tab above for further details on the different versions of SPSS programs. The canonical Handbook is completely updated with more student-friendly features The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods is a cutting-edge volume that covers all the major topics that are relevant for Social Work Research methods. Edited by Bruce Thyer and containing contributions by leading authorities, this Handbook covers both qualitative and quantitative approaches as well as a section that delves into more general issues such as evidence based practice, ethics, gender, ethnicity, International Issues, integrating both approaches, and applying for grants. New to this Edition More content on qualitative methods and mixed methods More coverage of evidence-based practice More support to help students effectively use the Internet A companion Web site at www.sagepub.com/thyerhdbk2e containing a test bank and PowerPoint slides for instructors and relevant SAGE journal articles for students. This Handbook serves as a primary text in the methods courses in MSW programs and doctoral level programs. It can also be used as a reference and research design tool for anyone doing scholarly research in social work or human services.

Download or read book Social Work Research Methods written by Teresa Morris and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2006-01-13 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to expand social work research methods to include alternative models, and integrate these methodologies into general social work practice. Morris also describes research methods for post positivism, critical theory, and constructivism in a straightforward and accessible style.