Studying for Social Work
Mark Hughes author Linda Burnett author Ian Collinson author Eileen Baldry author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd
Published:13th Jan '11
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£116.00(9781848601246)
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.
′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 *
I am pleased to be adding this book to the others I am currently using for the Core Skills course. The text gives students a very good outline and grounding in what to expect from social work training and how they can prepare for the task of learning. -- Mr Sam Miller * drupal *
This is an excellent study skills in social work text -- Mrs Fiona Wilkes * drupal *
AN excellent book which I have recommended to my tutor group and which we have used together in discussions around preparing for assignments, values and the anxieties that they have about social work. -- Mrs Kerry Fidler * drupal *
Will be advising all candidates at selection to purchase a copy of this in preparation for the programme -- Ms Elizabeth Mccreadie * drupal *
Useful study guide for any student on a social work course, providing erelevant advice about studying skills in this field -- Ms Karen Hillison * drupal *
A good ′go to′ book for students across the degree programme. Succinct and straightforward. It offers explanations and examples that provide students with a good starting point for study. -- Ms Lorraine Ellames * drupal *
ISBN: 9781848601253
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 250g
144 pages