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 […]

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 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 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: […]