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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
Using this resource
Who is the resource intended for?
How does the resource work?
The core resources
Supporting resources
Getting started
Authors and Developers
The development team
Contributing authors
Developmental partners
Accessibility Policy
TUTOR/TRAINER GUIDE
Introduction
Key features of the resource
Preparing to use the resource with learners
Using the resource in education and training
Evaluating the Research Mindedness resource
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Useful additional resources
Further information about CHST and SWAP ltsn
WHY BE RESEARCH MINDED?
What is research?
Defining research mindedness
Are you research minded?
Self-assessment
Qualifying standards
Global standards
Learning pathways
Student
Practitioner
Research and practise
Why carry out research
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Underuse of research
Research for understanding
Research for decision making
Research for changing practice
Knowledge, research and practice: a contentious relationship?
Forging new relationships?
FINDING RESEARCH
Introduction
Searching for research
Published Sources
Other Sources
Being Opportunistic
Web search skills
Research organisations
Electronic libraries
Gateways
On-line courses
Research software
RESEARCH IN CONTEXT
Introduction
Research in the care environment
The research industry
Who funds social work research?
Links between research and social policy
Who controls social work research and how?
Research governance
Theorising research
Evidence based practice
Ethical issues
Anti-oppressive perspectives
Monitoring and performance
MAKING SENSE OF RESEARCH
Being critical
Use and misuse of research
Flawed research
Using findings out of context
Stretching research findings
Distorting research findings
Rejecting/ignoring research findings
BEING A RESEARCHER
The research practitioner
Why learn about research?
The raw materials
The scientific method
Starting points
Assessing ethical issues
Negotiating access
Protecting researchers
Research tools
CASE STUDIES
Introduction
Disability
Mental Health
Older People
Child and family
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