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Author : Richard M. Grinnell
Publisher : Wadsworth
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 558 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Social Work Research and Evaluation written by Richard M. Grinnell and published by Wadsworth. This book was released on 1985 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Yvonne A. Unrau
Publisher : Wadsworth
ISBN 13 : 9780875814087
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (14 download)
Download or read book Student Study Guide for Social Work Research and Evaluation written by Yvonne A. Unrau and published by Wadsworth. This book was released on 1997 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Richard M. Grinnell, Jr.
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199889899
Total Pages : 1196 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (998 download)
Download or read book Social Work Research and Evaluation written by Richard M. Grinnell, Jr. and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-08-26 with total page 1196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over thirty years of input from instructors and students have gone into this popular research methods text, resulting in a refined ninth edition that is easier to read, understand, and apply than ever before. Using unintimidating language and real-world examples, it introduces students to the key concepts of evidence-based practice that they will use throughout their professional careers. It emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research, data collection methods, and data analysis, providing students with the tools they need to become evidence-based practitioners.
Author : Richard M. Grinnell
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195301528
Total Pages : 634 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (953 download)
Download or read book Social Work Research and Evaluation written by Richard M. Grinnell and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Refined with input from students and instructors who used the previous seven editions, the authors have updated, rearranged, and added to the latest edition of this popular textbook. It contains six new chapters, four on evidence-based practice, emphasizing how important it is for students to master that concept; and it lays the foundation for their understanding of it by providing a comprehensive explanation of both qualitative and quantitative research methods. This edition is more current, useful, and aesthetically pleasing than ever before, and is sure to hold its place as one of the premier textbooks for research methods courses, appreciated by students and professors alike for its user-friendliness, and renowned for the way it helps social work programs produce professional, capable social workers.
Author : Bruce A. Thyer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780872931268
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (312 download)
Download or read book A Social Worker's Guide to Evaluating Practice Outcomes written by Bruce A. Thyer and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Thyer and Myers have written an easy-to-read primer on the topic of empirically evaluating the outcomes of social work practice. This resource, for social work students--graduate and undergraduate-- and for social work practitioners, presents outcome studies using both group-research and single-case designs. Unlike other books dealing with the topic of evaluating practice which use theoretical cases, Thyer and Myers use real-life examples of evaluating social work practice, ranging from those fairly low on the scale of internal validity to those that are pretty rigorous. The book begins with a refresher on evaluation research, provides a balanced approach to both single-system and group-evaluation designs, and closes with a discussion of ethical issues, myths, misconceptions, and practical cinsiderations in evaluation"--Back cover.
Author : Matthew P. DeCarlo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781949373202
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (732 download)
Download or read book Graduate Research Methods in Social Work written by Matthew P. DeCarlo and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Michael J. Smith
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195158431
Total Pages : 399 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (951 download)
Download or read book Handbook of Program Evaluation for Social Work and Health Professionals written by Michael J. Smith and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-01-21 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evaluation is crucial for determining the effectiveness of social programs and interventions. In this nuts and bolts handbook, social work and health care professionals are shown how evaluations should be done, taking the intimidation and guesswork out of this essential task. Current perspectives in social work and health practice, such as the strengths perspective, consumer empowerment, empowerment evaluation, and evidence-based practice, are linked to evaluation concepts throughout the book to emphasize their importance.This book makes evaluation come alive with comprehensive examples of each different type of evaluation, such as a strengths-based needs assessment in a local community, a needs assessment for Child Health Plus programs, comprehensive program descriptions of HIV services and community services for the aged, a model for goals and objectives in programs for people with mental illness, a monitoring study of private practice social work, and process evaluations of a Medicare advocacy program and a health advocacy program to explain advance directives. Equal emphasis is given to both quantitative and qualitative data analysis with real examples that make statistics and concepts in qualitative analysis un-intimidating.By integrating both evaluation and research methods and assuming no previous knowledge of research, this book makes an excellent reference for professionals working in social work and health settings who are now being called upon to conduct or supervise program evaluation and may need a refresher on research methods. With a pragmatic approach that includes survey design, data collection methods, sampling, analysis, and report writing, it is also an excellent text or classroom resource for students new to the field of program evaluation.
Author : Helen Kara
Publisher : Policy Press
ISBN 13 : 1447301153
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (473 download)
Download or read book Research and Evaluation for Busy Practitioners written by Helen Kara and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More and more people working in public services have to do research on top of their main jobs. This can include workplace research, such as evaluation, audit, training needs analysis or satisfaction surveys, or research for a professional development qualification such as diploma, master's degree or PhD. Unlike most how-to books that treat research as if it exists in isolation, this book will show you how to juggle research, work, family, and social life. Based on interviews with practitioners from health, education, social care, criminal justice, government and the third sector, as well as the author's extensive experience, it provides a wealth of practical information and tips to save you time, effort and stress. This book is for anyone in the public or third sector, an independent research organisation or academia, who wants to know how to do research on top of their main job and still have a life. The book is supported by a companion website, containing additional materials for both students and lecturers, which is available from the link above.
Author : Richard M. Grinnell
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199859051
Total Pages : 431 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (998 download)
Download or read book Program Evaluation for Social Workers written by Richard M. Grinnell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-02-15 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eminently approachable and practical introduction to case- and program-level evaluation techniques.
Author : Lena Dahlberg
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 144624816X
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (462 download)
Download or read book Practical Research and Evaluation written by Lena Dahlberg and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010-04-22 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a starter ′DIY′ text for practitioners who are looking to conduct evaluation studies and research as part of their own professional practice. The growing emphasis on evidence-based practice means that there is an increasing need for practitioners to have at least a basic understanding of research, be aware of methodological pitfalls and to be updated on new methods. This book provides a practical, user-friendly guide to social science research methods for professionals who have benefited from little, if any, formal research methods training but find themselves in a role that requires them to read and understand complex research findings and carry out their own research as part of their professional practice. Practical Research and Evaluation is aimed at practitioners working in education, health, social care and community work. Many in this market are non-graduates or are those whose study did not contain a research element, but are required to know how research works. This book has three main aims which will benefit this audience - to enable readers to carry out small-scale research projects of their own, provide them with the basic understanding necessary to commission research, and enable them to better understand and evaluate critically research reports. This book is designed specifically for ′Do-it-Yourself′ researchers working in the public or voluntary sectors. It is accessible and relevant to practitioners, uses non-technical language wherever possible and employs grounded examples, practical tips, checklists and readings lists throughout.
Author : Reginald O. York
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781506387215
Total Pages : 498 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (872 download)
Download or read book Social Work Research Methods written by Reginald O. York and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: KEY FEATURES: A ‵‵learn by doing" approach woven throughout the text helps students apply knowledge to practice. A three-part structure introduces the fundamentals of research methods, the different types of social work research, and the use of data analysis for evaluation of social work practice. Chapter-opening vignettes illustrate the value of chapter content to the practicing social worker. Chapter-ending practice exercises provide opportunities to apply chapter knowledge and gain a better understanding of research competencies. Practical guidelines for data analysis show students how to use the Internet to analyze data with simple step-by-step instructions. Discussion questions provide opportunities to spark class discussions and help students reflect on critical concepts. Chapter tests, lists of key learnings, and glossaries at the end of chapters serve as convenient tools for reviewing key concepts and definitions.
Author : Thomas O'Hare
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0190059605
Total Pages : 473 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (9 download)
Download or read book Essential Skills of Social Work Practice written by Thomas O'Hare and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Essential Skills of Social Work Practice: Assessment, Intervention, and Evaluation, third edition, by Thomas O'Hare, PhD, MSW, is written for advanced BSW and beginning MSW students who intend to work primarily in the mental health field. The book consists of three parts. Part I covers foundation concepts, including linkages among assessment, intervention, and evaluation; the relationship between research and practice; and essential ethics in social work practice. Part II addresses essential practice skills used throughout social work practice: supportive and relationship-building skills, cognitive-behavioral skills, and case management skills. Part III describes how these essential skills are combined as evidence-based practices targeting specific problems and disorders, including major mental illnesses, substance abuse and personality disorders, couples in conflict, and both internalizing and externalizing disorders in children and adolescents. The chapters focusing on disorders of children and adolescents emphasize family-based interventions. The final chapter addresses the profession's transition to evidence-based practices and related challenges given that their adoption is now expected in professional mental health practice"--
Author : Bruce Thyer
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1412958393
Total Pages : 1345 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (129 download)
Download or read book The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods written by Bruce Thyer and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010 with total page 1345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the field of social work, qualitative research is starting to gain more prominence as are mixed methods and various issues regarding race, ethnicity and gender. These changes in the field are reflected and updated in "The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods, Second Edition". This text contains meta analysis, designs to evaluate treatment and provides the support to help students harness the power of the Internet. This handbook brings together leading scholars in research methods in social work." --Book Jacket.
Author : Thomas A. Schwandt
Publisher : Guilford Publications
ISBN 13 : 146254732X
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (625 download)
Download or read book Evaluating and Valuing in Social Research written by Thomas A. Schwandt and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2021-09-17 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much applied research takes place as if complex social problems--and evaluations of interventions to address them--can be dealt with in a purely technical way. In contrast, this groundbreaking book offers an alternative approach that incorporates sustained, systematic reflection about researchers' values, what values research promotes, how decisions about what to value are made and by whom, and how judging the value of social interventions takes place. The authors offer practical and conceptual guidance to help researchers engage meaningfully with value conflicts and refine their capacity to engage in deliberative argumentation. Pedagogical features include a detailed evaluation case, "Bridge to Practice" exercises and annotated resources in most chapters, and an end-of-book glossary.
Author : James R. Dudley
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190916664
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (99 download)
Download or read book Social Work Evaluation written by James R. Dudley and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-03-06 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social workers are increasingly faced with the demands of evaluating their own programs and practice to maintain accountability to funding agencies, secure funding, and remedy a number of social problems facing our society. One of the nine basic competencies required by the social work accreditation agency is to be able to conduct evaluations. Evaluation is a critical area of practice for demonstrating accountability to clients, communities, numerous other stakeholders, and funding and regulatory agencies. Social Work Evaluation, Third Edition, offers a straightforward guide to a broad range of social work evaluations at both the program and practice levels. Author James R. Dudley's seven-step approach to evaluation makes use of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methods to provide oversight and address important issues at the planning, implementation, and outcome stages of a program or practice intervention. His unique focus on involving clients in the evaluation process ensures that social workers consistently improve their capacity to impact their clients' well-being and remain accountable to them and others they serve. Case examples from the extensive evaluation experience of the author and others illustrate a wide range of logic-based methods discussed throughout the text for real-world application. This comprehensive text effectively aims to enhance student and practitioner skill sets to meet these demands of a changing field.
Author : David Royse
Publisher : Cognella Academic Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781793512574
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (125 download)
Download or read book Research Methods in Social Work written by David Royse and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2019-12-13 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Methods in Social Work helps students develop evidence-based practice by involving them in the process of research methodology. An innovative storytelling approach follows two students engaged in internships who go through the steps and tasks required to design a program and evaluate it in their practicum. Readers can see how realistic decisions arise in planning research and the activities necessary to support and conduct a research effort. Students learn the importance of comparison group designs, operationalizing variables, the use of valid and reliable measurements, and how these can affect the obtained results. Specific topics include research ethics, developing questionnaires and instruments, techniques for selecting client and community samples, and evaluating one's practice with single system designs. This edition features a new focus on understanding the statistical procedures, symbols, and findings commonly found in research publications. Instructor and student friendly, it contains self-review questions as well as potential assignments. Research Methods in Social Work prepares students to successfully consume social work research and lays the foundation for those who may want to create research during their academic and professional careers. For a look at the specific features and benefits of Research Methods in Social Work, visit cognella.com/research-methods-in-social-work-features-and-benefits.
Author : Michael J. Holosko
Publisher : Brooks/Cole Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780495007746
Total Pages : 73 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (77 download)
Download or read book Primer for Critiquing Social Research written by Michael J. Holosko and published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Company. This book was released on 2006 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical text shows students how to critique social research in a simple, hands-on manner. Designed for use in conjunction with a core research methods text, it guides students through each element of a research article, thereby helping them to develop the analytical tools and critical thinking skills they need to make an informed assessment of the research study they are critiquing.
