基本説明
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.
Full Description
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.
Contents
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
