
Research for Social Workers
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aEURc an expanded discussion of rigour in qualitative research
aEURc more detailed analysis of systematic reviews
aEURc a new section on on-line surveys
aEURc enhanced examination of action research including recent examples of action research programs
and
aEURc 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.
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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.
Content
1. Social work research
2. Choosing your topic area
3. Developing research questions
4. Steps in the research process
Part II: Research methods for social work
5. Sampling
6. Systematic reviews
7. Surveys and interviews
8. Assessing community needs and strengths
Part III: Evaluation
9. How do I evaluate my program?
10. Action research
11. Evidence-based practice and best practice evaluation
12. Research in post-disaster recovery and other crisis situations
13. Other methods
Part IV: Statistical analysis
14. Producing results: Qualitative research
15. Producing results: Quantitative research
16. Statistics for social workers: Analysis of a single variable
17. Statistics for social workers: Two or more variables
Part V: Bringing it all together
18. Influencing policy and practice
19. Developing a research proposal
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