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Describes research methods in social work emphasizing how practitioners can integrate the rigors and methodologies into their actual practice with clients. Uses examples to demonstrate epistemology and methodology, explains the unique research needs of social work, and presents a new model for developing case practice theories and implementing effective interventions. Includes discussion questions and exercises. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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In this breakthrough book, Cynthia Bisman and David Hardcastle present research methods as tools that social workers can use to improve clients. Rather than describing how research is done, they focus on how social work practitioners can use the rigors and methodologies of research in practice. The authors provide students with the skills they will need to evaluate the relevance and effectiveness of their practice--including the ability to articulate what they are doing, monitor their effectiveness, and decide whether to continue the applications with other clients.
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