Research for Effective Social Work Practice

Judy L. Krysik (Arizona State University, Pheonix, AZ, USA), Jerry Finn

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Routledge
01 March 2018

Research methods: general; Social work

Series: New Directions in Social Work

In this book and companion website you will find:

■ A practice-oriented description of qualitative and quantitative research methods that engages rather than intimidates students

■ Illustrations of real-life research and evaluation from different levels of social work practice, encompassing many populations

■ Attention to the ethics and politics of research at each phase of the process, from the identification of an issue through reporting findings

■ Exercises that provide hands-on learning opportunities in research and evaluation

■ A historical, strengths-based perspective on research and evaluation in social work that teaches empowerment and professionalism

■ Six in-depth, interactive, easy-to-access cases, that include data in SPSS and Excel

■ A wealth of instructor-only resources available at www.routledgesw.com/research, including sample syllabi, links, multiple-choice, and free-response test items all linked to current EPAS standards, and PowerPoint presentations.

By: Judy L. Krysik (Arizona State University Pheonix AZ USA), Jerry Finn
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 4th edition
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 191mm,
Weight: 968g
ISBN: 9781138819535
ISBN 10: 1138819530
Series: New Directions in Social Work
Pages: 504
Publication Date: 01 March 2018
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , A / AS level
Replaced By: 9780367609573
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Judy Krysik is an Associate Professor in Social Work at Arizona State University, Phoenix, and Director of the ASU Center for Child Well-Being. She teaches research methods, evaluation, program planning, and practice with children and families. Her current research pursuits focus on infants and toddlers in out-of-home care and community collaboration in the field of child welfare. She is a member of the NASW National Ethics Committee and she serves on the editorial review boards of the Journal of Social Work Education, Social Work Research, and the Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics.