Do you want to understand how best to embrace the challenges, surprises, and successes of research? This book acts as a journey through research to empower you to make the necessary connections between research and professional practice. From understanding the concepts of research and gathering data, to guiding you in writing it up and achieving positive change, this book will give you:
· a confident start with clarity on core concepts and getting it right ethically.
· an insight into diversity in approaches, the impact of context, and how to overcome problems.
· A better understanding of the realities of social work and social care practice.
· Step-by-step guidance at each point in the research process
Equipped with a wealth of case studies and real-world examples to help you put your knowledge into practice, this book is the perfect companion for students who want to transition to successful practitioner researchers.
1. Conceptual Frameworks for Research and Evidence Informed Practice
2. Research With Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: Socio-Cultural Positioning
3. Researching Ethically in Social Work and Social Care
4. Conducting a Literature Review: Framing and Justifying Your Research
5. Designing Your Study
6. Rigorous Research: Selecting and Accessing Data
7. Talking to People: interviews and Focus Groups Contents
8. Measuring Experiences
9. Using Visual Methods
10. Making Meaning from Data: Qualitative Analysis
11. Making Meaning from Quantitative Data
12. Creating Knowledge for Practice: Maximizing the Impact of Your Research
