Studying for Social Work

by Mark Hughes (Author), Linda Burnett (Author), Ian Collinson (Author), Eileen Baldry (Author), Linda Burnett (Author), Mark Hughes (Author)

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Hardcover
2011
$88.19

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.

Synopsis

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.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 144
Edition: 1
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
Published: 13 Jan 2011
ISBN 10: 1848601247
ISBN 13: 9781848601246

Media Reviews

'The approach the authors have taken is fresh and engages the reader from the first page...After recommending this book to students I have noticed that it is often unavailable in the library and assume it is on loan, helping students to navigate their way through their social work studies.' -- Karen Whittaker * Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work *

Author Bio

Dr Mark Hughes is Professor of Social Work in the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Southern Cross University, Australia. He has worked as a social worker in health, aged care and mental health settings in both Australia and the UK. He has also worked as a social work academic at the University of Queensland, the University of New South Wales, and Goldsmiths College London. Mark's research interests centre on organisational practice, social work with older people, and lesbian and gay ageing. Mark is co-author of six books, as well as a range of journal publications.