Evidence-based Practice in Social Work
- Ian Mathews - Lincoln University
- Karin Crawford - University of Lincoln, UK
Practitioner research is very relevant. Case studies very useful.
There are now several good books on research for social work students, but this one is different. The unique value of this book is that is links what the students already know with the need to generate evidence. In my view this book could be the spine around which research methods can be taught in a convincing and applied way.
An accessible and insightful text particularly for students undertaking dissertations and research in social work.
Easy to read, essential context for social work students.
Although not directly related to the process of completing a dissertation, this book will help students understand how research can and does influence social work practice, and thereby help them to ground their dissertation in policy and/or practice
Like the style of critical perspective take on knowledge and knowing - very refreshing! Well informed and does not 'patronise' the student/ leaner. Dislike the title - misleading and reductive - not do justice to the range of issues being intelligently explored here.
Provides a thought provoking consideration of the issue of evidence-based practice in social work, exploring where knowledge and evidence come from, where they are used, why they are used and how they might be used more effectively. Critical Thinking Exercises throughout the book are very useful in focusing the issue under consideration. Explicit links to benchmarking grounds the issues in social work practice and highlights their relevance. Would like to have read a little more about what sources are used most frequently by social workers.
NB. This is not for a social work degree but that is the only programme option you offer - it is for the Probation Qualification Framework
Provides a useful critical perspective on aspects of a reflective approach to work with people which we cover.
The variety of quotes from various authors are really useful in identifying a range of different views.
An important topic discussed clearly
