Doing Research in Social Work and Social Care
The Journey from Student to Practitioner Researcher
Author: Catherine Flynn and Fiona McDermott
A step-by-step guide to understanding the concepts of research and gathering data to writing it all up and sharing knowledge, this book enables readers to learn the research process with confidence, build practical knowledge, and make the necessary connections between research and professional practice.
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A step-by-step guide to understanding the concepts of research and gathering data to writing it all up and sharing knowledge, this book enables readers to learn the research process with confidence, build practical knowledge, and make the necessary connections between research and professional practice.
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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.
About the Author
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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