Study Skills For Social Workers

Author : Christine Stogdon
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446245233
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Study Skills for Social Workers written by Christine Stogdon and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010-04-16 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ′The book is completely student focused. I envisage students having the text on their desks when they attempt their written work, and this is very much how a study guide should be used′ - Professor Keith Popple, London South Bank University Study Skills for Social Workers offers an accessible insight into the practical use of skills for study in a professional social work context. Engaging with students on their journey through the undergraduate or postgraduate qualifying course, it uses relevant case material from academic and social work perspectives to demonstrate the connection between study and practice. The book is comprehensive in its coverage of the core study skills, including guidance on: Effective writing Successful communication Reflective study E-learning Learning in the workplace Understanding feedback. Written in a student-friendly style, Study Skills for Social Workers is interspersed with activities and exercises to enable students to practice and improve their skills as they move through the text. Also included is a glossary, and model answers to sample questions. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, quizzes and videos on study success!

Author : Christine Stogdon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781446251416
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Study Skills for Social Workers written by Christine Stogdon and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is completely student focused. I envisage students having the text on their desks when they attempt their written work, and this is very much how a study guide should be used' -. Professor Keith Popple, London South Bank University. Study Skills for Social Workers offers an accessible insight into the practical use of skills for study in a professional social work context. Engaging with students on their journey through the undergraduate or postgraduate qualifying course, it uses relevant case material from academic and social work perspectives to demonstrate the connection between st.

Author : Andrew Whittaker
Publisher : Learning Matters
ISBN 13 : 0857259288
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Research Skills for Social Work written by Andrew Whittaker and published by Learning Matters. This book was released on 2012-06-22 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Work students often find research an intimidating and complex area of study, with many struggling to understand the core concepts and their application to practice. This book presents these concepts in an accessible and user-friendly way. Key skills and methods such as literature reviews, interviews, and questionnaires are explored in detail while the underlying ethical reasons for doing good research underpin the text. For this second edition, new material on ethnography is added.

Author : Bella Ross
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1352012235
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Writing Skills for Social Work Students written by Bella Ross and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-03 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will equip social work students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to produce first-rate written assignments. Part one focuses on the foundational skills needed to produce excellent written work. Students are taken through the core stages of working on an assignment, from planning the task and reading and note-making through to finding and evaluating sources, drafting a text, and editing and proofreading. Part two hones in on the key types of assignment students will encounter on their degree. It contains dedicated chapters on writing an essay, a reflective text, a case study analysis, a literature review, a placement report, and case notes on placement. Each chapter contains examples and activities which will help students to test their knowledge and understanding. This is an essential companion for all social work students.

Author : Philip Musson
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 0857254189
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Effective Writing Skills for Social Work Students written by Philip Musson and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2011-06-17 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise text is written specifically to help students and practitioners hone their techniques and develop their skills when it comes to writing in a clear, accessible and, above all, rigorous manner. There are sections on good essay writing and how to construct an argument, referencing and plagiarism, and reflective and critical writing. More than just another study skills book, Effective Writing Skills for Social Work is focused on real, day-to-day practice issues and the complex academic demands faced by social work students.

Author : Michaela Rogers
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1529757606
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An A-Z of Social Work Skills written by Michaela Rogers and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2021-09-08 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Puzzled by terminology, skills, law, or theory? Revising for your placement or exam? Then look no further! This series of concise and easy-to-use A-Zs will be your guide. Designed for both students and newly-qualified social workers, this book will introduce you to over 60 key skills in a concise and no-nonsense way. You can test your knowledge and how to apply each skill in practice with Skills in Action, Stop-Reflect and Top Tips boxes.

Author : Eileen Baldry
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446209857
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Studying for Social Work written by Eileen Baldry and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2011-01-13 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential guide to study skills takes social work students through every step of their degree journey, providing them with the academic tools they will need to thrive along the way. Inventively informed by the insights and reflections of qualifying students, the book offers effective guidance that is grounded in real experience of the social work degree. It is particularly suited to those in their early years of study and supports students as ′social workers in the making′. The book covers a comprehensive range of the core study skills, including: -Time management -Literature searches -Engaging with research -Responding to new styles of social work learning and teaching -Critical thinking -Academic writing and -Presentations With reflective questions, handy practical tips and links to helpful websites, this accessible handbook is the perfect study companion for every student on the path to professional qualification.

Author : Michaela Rogers
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 147398792X
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Developing Skills for Social Work Practice written by Michaela Rogers and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2016-11-26 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are your students struggling to get to grips with what social work actually looks like in real-life practice? Are they wanting to know more about how they can develop the right skills and implement the right theory in many different practice situations? Then you have come to the right place! This book will provide your students with everything they need to know and more, helping them develop and hone their skills and make the best start in their practice placements. To get the most out of this book and access more materials to support them through their social work degree, visit the companion website at https://www.study.sagepub.com/rogers to read journal articles, access ‘how to..’ guides and helpful links, as well as hear first-hand from frontline social workers, services users, carers and more.

Author : Andy Mantell
Publisher : Learning Matters
ISBN 13 : 1446296008
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Skills for Social Work Practice written by Andy Mantell and published by Learning Matters. This book was released on 2013-09-25 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social work skills are essential to good practice and more important than ever following changes to the social work curriculum. Students must be able to demonstrate knowledge of core skills within policy, law as well as demonstrating empathy and good communication. This fully-revised student guide, previously published as Social Work Skills with Adults, will help to cement these skills and includes chapters on intervention, empowerment and advocacy, skills for collaborative working, self-presentation and much more. This book will equip social work students with the skills to meet the new and perennial challenges to achieving empowering practice with carers and people who use services. There are chapters on working with families, communities and individuals and how social policy affects all of these groups. Case studies and reflective exercises are used throughout to explore these issues and help link theory to practice.

Author : Juliette Oko
Publisher : Learning Matters
ISBN 13 : 0857258060
Total Pages : 121 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Study Skills for Health and Social Care Students written by Juliette Oko and published by Learning Matters. This book was released on 2012-06-22 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many students on Health and Social Care Foundation Degree and Access courses struggle with the academic expectations required of them at this level. This book is written to support such students in adapting to self-directed study, understand the assessment process and how they can make the most of their learning opportunities. The authors also cover practicalities such as avoiding plagiarism, using their studies to become a reflective practitioner, and understanding the benefit of research and critical thinking. More than a generic study guide, this book is practice-based and will be of great benefit to health and social care students. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university.