Understanding Social Work Research by Hugh McLaughlin (English) Hardcover Book

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Now in its Second Edition, this straightforward book introduces students to research. Specific to social work, it is widely used on undergraduate programmes.

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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 researchProviding 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.

Author Biography

My research interests cover participatory research, especially the involvement of service users in research, professional practice and the development of child care. My interests in professional practice include both the preparation of students for practice and how best to support social workers once in practice and to contribute to evidence informed practice particularly in the area of child care.

Table of Contents

IntroductionWhy Research for Social Work?The Research BusinessThe Philosophy of Social ResearchEthical Issues in Social Work ResearchResearch and Anti-Oppressive PracticeEvidence-Based PracticeGetting Research into PracticeService Users and ResearchInterdisciplinary Contributions to Social Work and Social Work ResearchWhither Social Work Research

Review

Essential reading for both students and practitioners of social work. The previous edition of this book was highly successful, and in this edition McLaughlin builds on that success to make the book a must have buy.-Professor Richard Barker, Northumbria University

Review Quote

Essential reading for both students and practitioners of social work. The previous edition of this book was highly successful, and in this edition McLaughlin builds on that success to make the book a must have buy.-Professor Richard Barker, Northumbria University

Details ISBN0857028715 Author Hugh McLaughlin Year 2011 Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0857028715 ISBN-13 9780857028716 Format Hardcover Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 361.30721 Pages 232 Publication Date 2011-12-16 Short Title UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL WORK RESE Language English Media Book Birth 1954 Affiliation Manchester Metropolitan University Replaces 9781412908481 UK Release Date 2011-12-16 NZ Release Date 2011-12-16 Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Alternative 9780857028723 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Publisher Sage Publications Ltd Imprint Sage Publications Ltd AU Release Date 2011-12-15 We've got this

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