Study Notes Social Work Practice Research I – Week 4 Discussion Topic: From Problem to Research Question 1. Introduction Research Problem: A clearly defined issue or gap in knowledge that requires investigation. Research Question: A focused query that guides the study, derived from the research problem. Process: Moving from a broad problem to a specific…

Skill Lab Inventory Assignment Topic: Student Skills Inventory and Professional Behavioral Assessment 1. Introduction Student Skills Inventory: A structured tool for identifying, categorizing, and evaluating the skills students possess or need to develop. Professional Behavioral Assessment: A systematic evaluation of attitudes, values, and behaviors that reflect professional standards in practice. Purpose: To help students understand…

Study Notes Social Work Practice Research I – Week 4 Assignment Topic: Methodological Approaches 1. Introduction Definition: Methodological approaches are the structured strategies researchers use to design, conduct, and analyze studies. Relevance to Social Work: They provide frameworks for generating evidence that informs practice, policy, and advocacy. Purpose: To explore different methodological approaches, their strengths…

Study Notes Social Work Practice Research I – Week 2 Discussion 2 Topic: Library Searching I 1. Introduction Library Searching in Research: Refers to the systematic process of locating, evaluating, and retrieving scholarly information from academic libraries and databases. Importance in Social Work: Provides evidence‑based knowledge to inform practice, policy, and research. Goal: To develop…

Study Notes Social Work Practice Research I – Week 1 Discussion 2 Topic: Ways of Knowing 1. Introduction Definition: “Ways of knowing” refers to the different methods through which humans acquire, validate, and apply knowledge. Relevance to Social Work: Understanding multiple ways of knowing helps practitioners integrate theory, evidence, and lived experience into practice. Purpose:…

Study Notes Social Work Practice Research I – Week 5 Discussion Topic: The Research Question and the Literature Review 1. Introduction Research Question: The central query guiding a study, focusing on what the researcher seeks to understand or explain. Literature Review: A systematic examination of existing scholarship to identify what is known, what gaps exist,…

Study Notes Social Work Practice Research I – Week 5 Assignment Topic: Themes in the Literature 1. Introduction Definition: Themes in the literature refer to recurring ideas, patterns, or concepts identified across multiple scholarly sources. Purpose in Research: Helps synthesize findings, organize knowledge, and highlight gaps in understanding. Relevance to Social Work: Identifying themes ensures…

Study Notes SW Practice Research I Topic: Ethical and Cultural Considerations in the Context of Research 1. Introduction Research in Social Work: Aims to generate knowledge that improves practice, informs policy, and promotes social justice. Ethical and Cultural Considerations: Central to ensuring research respects participants, protects rights, and acknowledges diversity. Purpose: To explore how ethics…

Study Notes Skill Lab 1 – Week One Discussion 2 Topic: Identifying as a Professional Social Worker, the Code of Ethics, and Your Field Placement 1. Introduction Professional Identity in Social Work: Involves embracing the values, ethics, and responsibilities of the profession. NASW Code of Ethics: Serves as the guiding framework for professional conduct. Field…

Study Notes SOCW‑6051‑2: Diversity, Human Rights, and Social Justice Topic: A Case Through the Lens of Age 1. Introduction Age as a Diversity Dimension: Age influences identity, opportunities, and experiences across the lifespan. Lens of Age: Examining cases through age highlights how developmental stage, generational context, and societal attitudes shape human behavior and social environments.…