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Why Do I Need Research and Theory?: A Guide for Social Workers
Jennifer Anderson-Meger
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Description for Why Do I Need Research and Theory?: A Guide for Social Workers
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, 5 black & white tables, 6 black & white halftones, 1 black. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKSN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
This book is based on the idea that social work as a profession can do better with advancing our mission if practitioners are knowledgeable, skilled, critical thinkers that use research to inform practice. This is a user-friendly, student directed book form to help students understand the connection between knowledge, social work research, and social work practice. This short text will support students in their research course by offering insights as to why research is important, how to help students understand how research affects their own future social work practice, how their beliefs impact successful learning, and practical tips for being ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Number of Pages
140
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781138833364
SKU
V9781138833364
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About Jennifer Anderson-Meger
Dr. Jennifer Anderson-Meger is a professor and ethics fellow at Viterbo University. She has won awards for excellence in teaching and research. Dr. Anderson-Meger serves on the State of Wisconsin MPSW Examining Board and has been a trainer on boundaries and ethics. Her research focus is epistemology in social work.
Reviews for Why Do I Need Research and Theory?: A Guide for Social Workers
This book is essential reading for social work learners in order to dispel some notions about the social work profession. As the author explains: caring, hard work, and personal experience are not enough. Dr. Anderson-Meger states, "It is a demanding profession that requires a solid knowledge base, critical thinking, and a sophisticated skill set". This book will both guide social ... Read more