Doing Research in Social Work and Social Care: The Journey from Student to Practitioner Researcher

Author:   Catherine Flynn ,  Fiona McDermott
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Ltd
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
ISBN:  

9781529629019


Pages:   296
Publication Date:   24 December 2024
Format:   Hardback
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Doing Research in Social Work and Social Care: The Journey from Student to Practitioner Researcher


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Do you want to understand how best to embrace the challenges, surprises, and successes of research? This book acts as a journey through research to empower you to make the necessary connections between research and professional practice. From understanding the concepts of research and gathering data, to guiding you in writing it up and achieving positive change, this book will give you: ·       a confident start with clarity on core concepts and getting it right ethically. ·       an insight into diversity in approaches, the impact of context, and how to overcome problems. ·       A better understanding of the realities of social work and social care practice. ·       Step-by-step guidance at each point in the research process Equipped with a wealth of case studies and real-world examples to help you put your knowledge into practice, this book is the perfect companion for students who want to transition to successful practitioner researchers.

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Author:   Catherine Flynn ,  Fiona McDermott
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Ltd
Imprint:   SAGE Publications Ltd
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Weight:   0.670kg
ISBN:  

9781529629019


ISBN 10:   1529629012
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   24 December 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Conceptual Frameworks for Research and Evidence Informed Practice 2. Research With Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: Socio-Cultural Positioning 3. Researching Ethically in Social Work and Social Care 4. Conducting a Literature Review: Framing and Justifying Your Research 5. Designing Your Study 6. Rigorous Research: Selecting and Accessing Data 7. Talking to People: interviews and Focus Groups Contents 8. Measuring Experiences 9. Using Visual Methods 10. Making Meaning from Data: Qualitative Analysis 11. Making Meaning from Quantitative Data 12. Creating Knowledge for Practice: Maximizing the Impact of Your Research

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Catherine Flynn is an Associate Professor of social work at Monash University. Fiona McDermott is adjunct Associate Professor and has researched and taught in social work courses at Monash University and The University of Melbourne. 

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