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The Social Work Dissertation: Using Small-Scale Qualitative Methodology

The Social Work Dissertation: Using Small-Scale Qualitative Methodology

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This excellently timed book is invaluable for social work students contemplating, or in the process of completing a modest qualitative study for a dissertation. Many barriers exist for students intending to embark on empirical work; this book, detailed but accessible, takes a theoretically informed approach to guide their path- it is much more than a pragmatic handbook.
Professor Steven M Shardlow, Chair of Social Work, The University of Salford, UK

Most social work research dissertations use qualitative methodology - sometimes thinly so. Malcolm Careys book answers the numerous questions students repeatedly ask, and in ways which will enrich the doing and teaching of dissertation work at both qualifying and postqualifying levels. It is written accessibly and with numerous helpfully worked examples. Have you read Carey? may soon become a frequently heard question on social work courses. This book will definitely be near the top of my reading lists for dissertation skills courses.
Ian Shaw, Professor of Social Work, University of York

Malcolm Carey is to be congratulated on this book. He has produced an accessible, user friendly, step by step guide to writing a dissertation which is packed with useful examples relevant to social work students. He has accomplished this without over-simplifying the concepts and theoretical perspectives he describes, thus ensuring that the reader can build upon what they have learned. The book will be helpful not only to qualifying the post-qualifying social work students, but to practitioners and managers who wish to undertake a piece of research, but feel a little daunted by the task.
Sue White, Professor of Social Work, Lancaster University, UK

This comprehensive book provides a clear and accessible guide for students undertaking small-scale qualitative research for a social work dissertation. Using jargon free, practical language, the book explains the research process and each of the key stages involved. Also included are::

  • Case examples of real student experiences
  • Descriptions of key qualitative research concepts
  • Examples used to explain theoretical models and research methodologies
The book offers advice on how to get the most from supervision and explains the importance of ethics and political context within the research process. Use of social theory within research is explored, with suggestions of ways in which different theories can influence and help to contextualise social research.

Acknowledging the limited time and resources typically available to students, the book prioritises small-scale qualitative research. Literature based social work dissertations are discussed alongside key sources of information such as relevant journals and websites.

The Social Work Dissertation offers detailed yet concise explanations and is ideal for social work students at all levels, as well as social work practitioners.

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McGraw Hill / Medical
46465
9780335225491
9780335225491

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Publication date
2009
Issue number
1
Cover
paperback
Pages count
248
Dimensions (mm)
153 x 231
Weight (g)
368

  • Acknowledgements

    Chapter 1:: Social Work Research and the Dissertation
    Introduction
    How to use this book and structure
    The nature of research
    The benefits of research for social work students and practitioners
    The social work dissertation
    Bachelor, Masters and post qualification courses
    Research Ethics
    Summary
    Suggested reading

    Chapter 2:: The Research Process for a Social Work Dissertation
    Introduction
    Select an appropriate topic
    Possible topics
    Critically review the literature
    Create a research proposal
    Research committee applications
    Choose or construct a research methodology
    Apply select method(s)
    Analyse data and findings
    Write up your data
    Disseminate findings
    Case examples
    Supervision
    Summary
    Suggested reading

    Chapter 3:: Key Concepts in Social Work Research
    Introduction
    Research concepts
    Qualitative research
    Applied and pure research
    Qualitative data, evidence and triangulation
    Research concepts, issues and context
    Sampling
    Reliability, validity and rigour
    Inductive and deductive reasoning
    Summary
    Suggested reading

    Chapter 4:: Theory and Social Work Research
    Introduction
    Theory and the social work dissertation
    Epistemology and social research theory
    Positivism and post-positivism
    Interpetivism
    Critical Theory
    Post-Modernism
    Recent developments in social work theory and practice
    Ontology and ontological approaches
    Ontology, epistemology, methodology and method
    Summary
    Suggested reading

    Chapter 5:: The Literature Review and Literature ?Based Dissertations
    Introduction
    The literature review
    Primary and secondary sources
    Key sources of secondary information
    Keeping records and taking notes
    The literature review process and critical analysis
    Literature based dissertations
    Structure
    Summary
    Suggested reading

    Chapter 6:: Social Work Methodology
    Introduction
    Social work methodology
    Case Study Research
    Criticism of Case Study Research
    Evaluation research
    Feminist methodology
    Grounded theory
    Critiques of methodology and methodological pluralism
    Summary
    Suggested reading

    Chapter 7:: Traditional Methods:: Interviews, Questionnaires and Focus Groups
    Introduction
    The interview
    Interview formats
    Interview questions
    Core interview skills:: approach and rapport
    Taping or note taking during interviews
    Potential problems
    Analysis
    Interview checklist
    Questionnaires
    Focus groups
    Summary
    Suggested reading

    Chapter 8:: Alternative Methodology:: Narrative Research, Discourse Analysis and Life History Research
    Introduction
    Narrative research
    Potential problems and criticism of the narrative approach
    Discourse analysis
    Criticism of discourse analysis
    Life history research
    Criticism of life history research
    Summary
    Suggested reading

    Chapter 9:: Qualitative Analysis
    Introduction
    Qualitative analysis
    Analysis for a social work dissertation
    Analysing documents
    Basic thematic analysis
    Comparative analysis
    Critical analysis
    Summary
    Further reading

    Chapter 10:: Writing Up and Dissemination
    Introduction
    When to write
    Style and critical engagement
    Structure
    Key sections ? an empirical based dissertation
    Key sections ? a literature based dissertation
    Possible ways to improve your dissertation
    Dissemination
    Further reading

    References

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