Research for Social Workers: An introduction to methods 4th Edition by Margaret

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A fully revised and updated new edition of this introduction to the research methods most commonly used in social work and social welfare.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Research for Social Workers has built a strong reputation as an accessible guide to the key research methods and approaches used in the discipline. Ideal for beginners, the book outlines the importance of social work research, its guiding principles and explains how to choose a topic area, develop research questions together with describing the key steps in the research process. The authors outline the principles of sampling, systematic reviews and surveys and interviews, provide guidance on evaluation and statistical analysis and explain how research can influence policy and practice. This new edition includes:• an expanded discussion of rigour in qualitative research• more detailed analysis of systematic reviews• a new section on on-line surveys• enhanced examination of action research including recent examples of action research programsand• an expanded section on evidence-based practice.Featuring practical examples and end-of-chapter exercises and questions, and using non-technical language throughout, this is a vital reference tool for both students and practicing social workers.

Author Biography

Margaret Alston OAM is Professor of Social Work at Monash University. She is Director of the Gender, Leadership and Social Sustainability (GLASS) research unit at Monash and has published widely in the areas of gender, social work, rural social issues and climate change.Wendy Bowles is Professor in Social Work and Human Services at Charles Sturt University. She is also co-author of Ethical Practice in Social Work: An applied approach and writes in the areas of rural social work practice and education, social work ethics and disability issues.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Beginning social work research1. Social work research2. Choosing your topic area3. Developing research questions4. Steps in the research processPart II: Research methods for social work5. Sampling6. Systematic reviews7. Surveys and interviews8. Assessing community needs and strengthsPart III: Evaluation9. How do I evaluate my program?10. Action research11. Evidence-based practice and best practice evaluation12. Research in post-disaster recovery and other crisis situations13. Other methodsPart IV: Statistical analysis14. Producing results: Qualitative research15. Producing results: Quantitative research16. Statistics for social workers: Analysis of a single variable17. Statistics for social workers: Two or more variablesPart V: Bringing it all together18. Influencing policy and practice19. Developing a research proposal

Long Description

Research for Social Workers has built a strong reputation as an accessible guide to the key research methods and approaches used in the discipline. Ideal for beginners, the book outlines the importance of social work research, its guiding principles and explains how to choose a topic area, develop research questions together with describing the key steps in the research process. The authors outline the principles of sampling, systematic reviews and surveys and interviews, provide guidance on evaluation and statistical analysis and explain how research can influence policy and practice. This new edition includes: * an expanded discussion of rigour in qualitative research * more detailed analysis of systematic reviews * a new section on on-line surveys * enhanced examination of action research including recent examples of action research programs and * an expanded section on evidence-based practice. Featuring practical examples and end-of-chapter exercises and questions, and using non-technical language throughout, this is a vital reference tool for both students and practicing social workers.

Details ISBN1760297445 Author Margaret Alston Year 2018 Edition 4th ISBN-10 1760297445 ISBN-13 9781760297442 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-03-28 Country of Publication Australia DEWEY 361.3 Pages 536 Short Title Research for Social Workers Language English Textbook 1 UK Release Date 2018-03-28 AU Release Date 2018-03-28 NZ Release Date 2018-03-28 Publisher Taylor & Francis Edition Description 4th edition Imprint Allen & Unwin Subtitle An introduction to methods Alternative 9780367719210 Audience Further / Higher Education Replaces 9781742378893 We've got this

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