Social work research in practice : ethical and political contexts /
D'Cruz, Heather,
Social work research in practice : ethical and political contexts / Heather D'Cruz and Martyn Jones. - Second edition. - 1 online resource (212 pages) : illustrations
Previous edition: 2004.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-199) and index.
chapter 1. Research, social work and professional practice -- chapter 2. The research question -- chapter 3. Different ways of knowing and their relevance for research -- chapter 4. Methodology -- chapter 5. Designing research -- chapter 6. Generating data -- chapter 7. Making sense of data : analysis -- chapter 8. Reporting and disseminating research.
This new edition of Social Work Research in Practice: Ethical and Political Contexts explores the intrinsic connection between knowledge, research and practice in social work. The authors argue that through a better appreciation of research, the highest standards of social work can be achieved.The second edition investigates contemporary approaches which impact on the discourses of social work research, including:-- Evidence-based practice-- User-led research-- Anti-oppressive practice-- Practice-based researchEach chapter has been fully updated with a rich range of case examples and references. Further reading is also included, so that readers can expand their knowledge.This book is a valuable resource for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as practitioners working in the field of social work.
9781446294963 (ebook) : No price
2012956001
016478133 Uk
--Research.
--Research.
HV11 / .D3844 2014
Social work research in practice : ethical and political contexts / Heather D'Cruz and Martyn Jones. - Second edition. - 1 online resource (212 pages) : illustrations
Previous edition: 2004.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-199) and index.
chapter 1. Research, social work and professional practice -- chapter 2. The research question -- chapter 3. Different ways of knowing and their relevance for research -- chapter 4. Methodology -- chapter 5. Designing research -- chapter 6. Generating data -- chapter 7. Making sense of data : analysis -- chapter 8. Reporting and disseminating research.
This new edition of Social Work Research in Practice: Ethical and Political Contexts explores the intrinsic connection between knowledge, research and practice in social work. The authors argue that through a better appreciation of research, the highest standards of social work can be achieved.The second edition investigates contemporary approaches which impact on the discourses of social work research, including:-- Evidence-based practice-- User-led research-- Anti-oppressive practice-- Practice-based researchEach chapter has been fully updated with a rich range of case examples and references. Further reading is also included, so that readers can expand their knowledge.This book is a valuable resource for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as practitioners working in the field of social work.
9781446294963 (ebook) : No price
2012956001
016478133 Uk
--Research.
--Research.
HV11 / .D3844 2014