Summary
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This new edition of Social Work Research in Practice: Ethical and Political Contexts explores the intrinsic connection between knowledge, research and practice in social work. The authors argue that through a better appreciation of research, the highest standards of social work can be achieved.The second edition investigates contemporary approaches which impact on the discourses of social work research, including:– Evidence-based practice– User-led research– Anti-oppressive practice– Practice-based researchEach chapter has been fully updated with a rich range of case examples and references. Further reading is also included, so that readers can expand their knowledge.This book is a valuable resource for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as practitioners working in the field of social work.
Reporting and Disseminating Research
Reporting and Disseminating Research
Introduction
We shall be using this chapter to ‘put it all together’, as in some senses all components of research do come together in the reporting and disseminating phase. We shall be:
- Exploring ambivalences about devoting important time and effort to the final phase of research.
- Considering dissemination as part of a broader communication and change process.
- Examining the way research is reported and how writing seeks to persuade and legitimize.
- Looking at how to achieve impact from critical social work research while recognizing the challenges in doing so.
- Inviting you to revisit your understandings of social work research.
Ambivalences
After all the struggles, satisfactions, exasperations and expended energy, you have made it to the final chapter. You might be thinking that it is almost ...
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