Social work capstone projects : demonstrating professional competencies through applied research /
John Poulin, Stephen Kauffman & Travis Sky Ingersoll.
- New York : Springer Publishing, 2022
- 1 online resource (285, pages) : color illustrations.
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Include index
I. Getting started --1. Capstone projects, professional competencies, and ethical applied research -- 2. Strategies for effective writing -- 3. Identifying a research topic -- 4. Data collection -- II. Applied research designs -- 5. Program evaluations : policies, process, and outcome assessments -- 6. Needs assessments -- 7. Qualitative concepts, approaches, and processes -- 8. Practice effectiveness evaluations -- III. Data collection and analysis -- 9. Quantitative data analysis --10. Beginning phases of qualitative research --11. Qualitative research : data coding, analysis, interpretation, and reporting results -- IV. Writing and presentations -- 12. Writing your capstone paper --13. Presenting your capstone project
This “mentor-in-a-book” provides social work students with invaluable information on designing, implementing, and presenting first-rate applied research projects focused on improving social work programs and services. Taking students step-by-step through the entire process, the book helps students plan their projects by providing descriptions of the various research methodologies that can be used to improve social work programs and services. It offers extensive instruction on how to write effectively by providing detailed information on all written components of capstone research projects, as well as the dos and don’ts of writing research reports.
Covering data collection methods, program evaluation, organization and community needs assessments, practice-effectiveness studies, and quantitative and qualitative data analysis, this brand-new book also addresses best practices for presenting findings upon completion of the applied research project. Additional features include abundant case examples demonstrating the application of theory to practice and an examination of both qualitative and quantitative research approaches, while also helping students demonstrate social work practice competencies within their capstone projects. Practice activities in each chapter help students apply knowledge to their research projects and technology exercises help students master important digital research techniques. A capstone project checklist and competency log help students monitor progress, and QR codes provide supplementary support and resources. Additional faculty resources include competency rubrics, detailed group exercises for each chapter, and a sample syllabus for faculty. Purchase of the book includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.
9780826186355 (e-book)
Social work education Social service--Research Social service--Methodology