Social Work Practice Research I – Week 7 Assignment Topic: Quantitative Research Study Critique 1. Introduction Quantitative Research: Systematic investigation using numerical data, statistical analysis, and measurable variables. Study Critique: A structured evaluation of the strengths, weaknesses, and contributions of a quantitative study. Purpose: Critiquing ensures research is valid, reliable, ethical, and applicable to social…

Study Notes Human Behavior – Social Environment II, Winter 2025 Topic: Resiliency 1. Introduction Resiliency Defined: The capacity of individuals, families, and communities to withstand, adapt to, and recover from adversity, stress, or trauma. Relevance to Human Behavior: Resiliency explains how people cope with challenges across the lifespan and within diverse social environments. Social Work…

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 Human Behavior II – Week 2 Discussion 1 Topic: Classification of Young and Middle Adulthood 1. Introduction Human Development: Adulthood is traditionally divided into stages based on age, developmental tasks, and social roles. Young Adulthood: Typically spans ages 18–40, characterized by identity exploration, intimacy, and career establishment. Middle Adulthood: Typically spans ages 40–65,…

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 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 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 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 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:…