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This fully-revised new edition looks at how students can make the most from their time studying on the social work degree. Focusing on each of the three years of study, the author skilfully unpicks the critical thinking, reflection and study skills essential for the completion of the degree. There are sections on autonomous learning, writing academically, communication skills and developing critical analysis and argument. This second edition has more information on how students learn, what makes for excellence in social work research, and how students can successfully integrate their skills with their practice.
Understanding and Using Social Work Research
Understanding and Using Social Work Research
Achieving a Social Work Degree
This chapter will help you to meet the following National Occupational Standards.
Key Role 6: Demonstrate professional competence in social work practice.
- Research, analyse and use current knowledge of best social work practice.
It will introduce you to the following academic standards set out in the social work subject benchmark statement.
Subject-specific skills.
- Managing problem-solving activities.
- Gathering information.
- Analysis and synthesis.
- Skills in personal and professional development.
It will help you meet the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (2008a) requirement that students studying at Level 5 are able to demonstrate:
- knowledge of the main methods of enquiry in the subject(s) relevant to the named award, and ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems ...
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