Research for Social Workers Alston Margaret
Research for Social Workers Alston Margaret Social work is developing its own research orientation and knowledge base, springing from the research traditions of sociology and psychology and grounded…
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Research for Social Workers Alston Margaret
Social work is developing its own research orientation and knowledge base, springing from the research traditions of sociology and psychology and grounded in human rights and social justice. It is relevant to every area of social work practice: from the initial stages of an intervention, to planning a course of action, and finally evaluating practice.Research for Social Workers is an accessible introduction to the research methods most commonly used in social work and social welfare. Effective social research relies on critical thinking and the ability to view situations from new perspectives.
It is written in non-technical language for students and practitioners without a strong maths background. The major stages of research projects are outlined step by step, including analysing results and reporting. Illustrated with examples from across the world, this book captures the