Developing Research Based Social Work Practice (Practical Social Work Series, 60)

Orme, Joan; Shemmings, David

ISBN 10: 0230200451 / ISBN 13: 9780230200456

Published by Palgrave Macmillan, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Developing Research Based Social Work Practice (Practical Social Work Series, 60)
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0230200451
• ISBN 13: 9780230200456
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1761819633.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: 7806203
• Signed: 10/30/2025 10:20:33 AM
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Synopsis

Ever questioned the relevance of research to practice? This innovative text explains how research can improve the quality of your social work and provides an overview of the theoretical concepts, processes and practices involved in undertaking research within the field of social work.

Promoting critical debate to strengthen day-to-day practice, this important book is  designed to encourage the development of the 'reflective research practitioner' – a professional who is both critically reflective and research aware.

Spanning the whole research process, from rationales for undertaking research for the novice, right through to critical debates on the utility of research findings, Developing Research Based Social Work Practice maintains its focus on the many ways in which research informs social work practice. This makes it essential reading for social work students and professionals of all levels and backgrounds.

About the Author

JOAN ORME is Emeritus Professor of Social Work in the Glasgow School of Social Work (GSSW), UK, where she was founder Head of School. She is co-author of Social Work Practice and has published extensively in the areas of feminist social work, social work education and research.

DAVID SHEMMINGS is Professor of Social Work at the University of Kent, where he is both Chair of Social Work and Deputy Head of the School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Research. David has taught research methods to social workers for over 20 years in three different UK universities. Until recently, he was Project Coordinator for a UK-wide initiative to increase the confidence and capacity of social work researchers and academics to undertake publicly-funded medium- and large-scale research.