Research Methods for Social Work: Being Producers and Consumers of Research, Updated Edition (Connecting Core Competencies Series)
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Author Description
With its practical and accessible writing style, Research Methods for Social Workers, 2/e, offers numerous examples from the field of social work and emphasizes how research and social work practice are connected. CSWE-mandated areas of social work are emphasized.With over 25 years of teaching research and social work practice course, the author understands first-hand how practice and research are connected and how vital they are to each other.Each chapter reflects and integrates the core competencies in the 2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). End-of-chapter assessment reinforces this integration, and MySocialWorkLab.com activities support the mastery of CSWE's core competencies.Books a la Carte: All of the same content as the comprehensive text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf format at a discounted price!
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the essential intersection between rigorous research methodologies and effective, evidence-based social work practice. Author James R. Dudley, drawing on over 25 years of pedagogical experience, provides a framework that aligns academic research standards with the practical requirements of the field. The book utilizes the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards as a primary lens to ensure students understand how to both produce and consume research in a professional setting.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Integration of 2008 CSWE core competencies and EPAS standards
- Practical application of research findings to clinical social work practice
- Methodologies for evaluating social work interventions and programs
- Pedagogical tools including end-of-chapter assessments and digital learning activities
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The text is regarded as a foundational resource for social work students, specifically valued for its direct alignment with accreditation standards and its focus on bridging the gap between theory and field practice. Its structured approach and emphasis on professional competency make it a standard tool for academic curricula in social work programs.
Page Count:
368
Publication Date:
2010-10-05
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205011314
ISBN-13:
9780205011315
Academic
Social service
Social Work
Social Science
Education
Research Methods
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