From the outset, the ultimate goal of Research Methods for Social Workers has been to serve as a research text that students would be able to understand and read in full. This third edition features important additions and changes to the original text (while maintaining its accessible style). The order of chapters is re-arranged to improve the flow of introducing and developing concepts of the research process, and the authors have included some much-needed information to meet the changing and evolving standards of social work education. At its core, this book is designed to bring complex ideas down to a level that can be grasped by someone with little to no knowledge of research methods - it is an invaluable resource for social work students and anyone who wishes to have a comprehensive introduction to research methods.

Research Methods for Social Workers: A Practice-Based Approach

Politics & Social Sciences

Faulkner, Samuel S.

Faulkner, Cynthia A.

Social Sciences

Oxford University Press

Written by authors with extensive experience as practitioners and educators, this text serves as a straightforward resource for undergraduate and graduate students who have a goal of becoming counselors or therapists in the field of addiction. While many books on the subject follow a similar format (i.e., introduction, classification of drugs, theories of counseling, etc.), Addictions Counseling takes one client and follows her through the entire treatment experience-from referral and assessment, all the way through relapse prevention and discharge planning. In following her through the treatment journey, readers are introduced to theories and techniques for approaching each of the topics discussed. This book is a must-read for anybody interested in pursuing a career as an addiction specialist.

Addictions Counseling: A Competency-Based Approach

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Faulkner, Samuel

Addiction & Recovery

Samuel and Cynthia Faulkner have developed the perfect research methods text tailored specifically for social work students that illustrates how understanding research is valuable for success in evidence-based agency practice. From the basics of research to practice evaluation, the authors carefully guide students through the complete process. They are able to connect abstract theory with practical applications, providing the skills necessary to become effective practitioners. The book introduces complex concepts such as qualitative, quantitative, and statistical methods; ethical issues in research; sampling; and measurement in a manner that students find readily accessible. What is most impressive about this new edition is that there is an additional 30% of new or updated material. Developed in part from suggestions made by students and faculty who have used the previous edition, these improvements include content and instructional features that will remind you why this is one of the best research methods books on the market! Features: NEW CSWE Core Competencies at the beginning of each chapter. NEW Practice exam at the end of each chapter. NEW! Case scenarios in each chapter demonstrating practical use of material along with associated critical thinking questions. NEW! Survey research chapter illustrating how to develop and conduct survey instruments. NEW! Example research proposal and example research report demonstrating how research is effectively gathered, processed, and presented. NEW! Examples throughout the text relating to social work practice. UPDATED! Instructor s manual with test questions, glossary, and chapter summaries.

Lyceum Books

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