HOMEWORK #1    DUE next class!

READ: Chapter 2-research context, Chapter 3-research ethics, and Chapter 16-interviewing. If you haven’t already, skim Chapter 1.

On Ch. 3 be prepared to discuss the 7 main issues that social workers must be concerned about during the actual research project or activity listed on Page 39 of G & U and use the textbook.

Work alone and write a paper between 500-750 words, double spaced, 12 pt font, Times New Roman font, with student number—NO NAME!, proper grammar and spelling, (if this is a problem email me or see me after class); also please use the WMU writing center—we all can improve on writing.

Visit websites of Council on Social Work Education and National Association of Social Workers

1.         Answer the following questions: Which NASW Code of Ethics: Ethical Standards apply to research and evaluation? How? Cite and discuss a few examples and provide one example in your life or work. Make up a fictional scenario that illustrates examples of ethical issues encountered while interviewing. To answer this question examine both the NASW website: http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/code/code.asp and p. 6, Box 1.2 in GR & YU.

2.         You only need to read just this webpage and answer the question: What is social research? Feel free to critique anything you disagree with. http://www.socialworkers.org/research/researchMore.asp